Price guide reviewed 15 May 2026

Scrap Metal Prices Adelaide – Current Guide for 2026

Use the mixed metals page when the load contains several grades. The goal is to separate high-value non-ferrous items from steel, rubbish and lower-value mixed material before the in-store assessment. Final SA Copper Scraps pricing is confirmed in store after inspection, grading and weighing.

Current market guide

What are scrap metal prices in Adelaide today?

Use the mixed metals page when the load contains several grades. The goal is to separate high-value non-ferrous items from steel, rubbish and lower-value mixed material before the in-store assessment. The table gives a public guide, then the sections below explain the material categories that make this page different from other price pages.

Material / gradeIndicative public benchmarkPricing note
Copper Bright & ShinyA$13.50-$14.00/kgClean bright copper benchmark from May 2026 public Adelaide/Australia data.
Copper #1 / clean pipeA$13.00-$13.75/kgClean copper pipe, busbar and heavier copper without solder or contamination.
Copper PVC wireA$4.50-$5.15/kgInsulated copper wire varies by copper recovery and plastic content.
BrassA$8.50-$9.20/kgClean taps, valves, fittings and mixed brass generally price below copper.
Aluminium extrusionA$2.30-$2.90/kgClean extrusion, frames and profiles without steel attachments.
Aluminium domesticA$1.60-$1.80/kgMixed household aluminium, sheet and light domestic material.
Mag wheelsA$2.80-$3.10/kgClean alloy wheels; tyres and steel attachments reduce value.
LeadA$1.70-$2.40/kgLead sheet, flashing and wheel weights depending on cleanliness.
Steel / ferrousA$0.10-$0.31/kgLocal yards often pay lower for light steel and higher for clean heavy steel.
Electric motorsA$1.10-$1.35/kgMotors vary by copper winding, casing, size and attachments.
Car batteriesAround A$6 eachPublic Adelaide benchmark for standard car batteries; bulk batteries assessed separately.
Important: Published scrap rates are indicative only. Contamination, mixed metals, steel attachments, moisture, plastic, paint, quantity and current market movement can change the final price.
Pricing process

How to Use This Scrap Metal Prices Adelaide Guide

The page is built for quick decisions before visiting the Green Fields yard. Use it to identify the likely grade, prepare the material and understand what the team checks in store.

1

Compare the public guide

Use the table as a starting point, not as a guaranteed payout.

2

Sort the material

Keep all common scrap metals separate from steel, rubbish and unrelated metals where practical.

3

Call or visit

Call 08 7225 9998 for current guidance, then bring material to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107.

4

Grade, weigh and pay

Final value is confirmed in store after inspection, grade confirmation and weighing.

Value factors

What Changes the Final Scrap Metal Prices Adelaide?

Two loads with the same material name can pay differently because grades, attachments and recoverable metal content are different.

EntityAttributeValue
all common scrap metalsGradeCopper and brass first, Aluminium by type, Lead and batteries
all common scrap metalsCleanlinessDry, sorted material with fewer attachments is faster to assess and usually clearer to grade.
all common scrap metalsWeightFinal payment depends on the confirmed in-store weight after the material is checked.
all common scrap metalsMarket movementPublic benchmark ranges can move with copper, aluminium, lead, steel, currency and local yard demand.
all common scrap metalsContaminationSteel, plastic, rubber, oil, paint, moisture, mixed rubbish and unsafe handling can reduce value.
Material categories

Mixed Scrap Metal Buckets to Separate

Use these notes to identify what you have before calling or visiting.

Copper and brass first

Keep copper pipe, copper wire, brass taps and valves out of general mixed metal so those higher-value items are not averaged down.

Aluminium by type

Put extrusion, domestic aluminium, cast aluminium and alloy wheels into separate piles when practical.

Lead and batteries

Handle lead sheet, flashing and lead-acid batteries carefully and keep them away from loose rubbish or moisture.

Get a Quote for Scrap Metal Prices Adelaide

Call SA Copper Scraps or request a quote before visiting. Final pricing is confirmed in store after material is inspected, graded and weighed.

Scrap value guide

What Helps Improve Scrap Metal Prices Adelaide?

Price pages work best when visitors can see the practical buying process: sorted scrap, clean material and in-store assessment before payment.

Scrap Metal Prices Adelaide sorted scrap metal in Adelaide
Sort before visitingSeparating copper, brass, aluminium, lead, batteries and steel makes grading faster.
Clean copper and non-ferrous scrap for better pricing
Cleaner material grades betterRemove obvious steel, plastic, rubber or mixed attachments where practical.
Scrap Metal Prices Adelaide in-store weighing and grading
Final price after gradingBring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107; final payment follows inspection and weighing.
Preparation

How to Prepare a Mixed Load

Cleaner preparation helps the yard assess the material faster and reduces confusion between grades.

Checklist

  • Remove obvious plastic, timber and general waste.
  • Keep insulated cable away from steel and household rubbish.
  • Group small brass, copper and aluminium pieces in separate tubs.
  • Call first if the load has unusual industrial material.
Load examples

Mixed Load Price Scenarios

These examples show why the final price is confirmed only after the material is seen and weighed.

EntityAttributeValue
all common scrap metalsCleaner sorted loadFaster grading and clearer individual rates.
all common scrap metalsUnsorted mixed loadMore inspection time and possible lower blended value.
all common scrap metalsTrade or workshop loadUseful when material is separated by bin or job type.
Public references

How These Guide Ranges Were Prepared

These pages use public Adelaide and Australian scrap market references as decision support. SA Copper Scraps still confirms its own current in-store price after inspection.

ReferenceHow it is used on this page
Recycling Depot AdelaideLocal Adelaide public table showing common copper, brass, aluminium, lead, steel and battery benchmarks; visible update note says 22 April 2026.
Scrap Trade AustraliaAustralian indicative metal price guide showing prices as of 5 May 2026.
Scrap Trade Adelaide guideAdelaide-focused grade and pricing guidance crawled in May 2026.
Scrap Metal Prices AustraliaAdditional Australian grade ranges used only as supporting context for public benchmark language.
Publishing note: Keep the public ranges as indicative guidance. Do not present them as guaranteed prices because scrap markets and material grades change.
Related links

Relevant Price and Service Pages

These links are kept focused on closely related material types so the page does not repeat the same internal-link block as every other price guide.

FAQs

Scrap Metal Prices Adelaide FAQs

What are scrap metal prices in Adelaide today?

Use the mixed metals page when the load contains several grades. The goal is to separate high-value non-ferrous items from steel, rubbish and lower-value mixed material before the in-store assessment. Public May 2026 benchmarks start around A$13.50-$14.00/kg, then the final amount is set by in-store grading and weighing.

Which all common scrap metals categories should I separate?

Copper and brass first, Aluminium by type, Lead and batteries are the main categories to keep apart before visiting.

How should I prepare all common scrap metals?

Remove obvious plastic, timber and general waste. Keep insulated cable away from steel and household rubbish. Group small brass, copper and aluminium pieces in separate tubs. Call first if the load has unusual industrial material.

Are these guaranteed SA Copper Scraps prices?

No. These are public market guide ranges reviewed in May 2026. Final pricing is confirmed after material is inspected, graded and weighed in store.

What can lower the final price?

all common scrap metals can be reduced by mixed metals, attached steel, plastic, rubber, oil, moisture, paint, unsafe handling or unclear material separation.

How does SA Copper Scraps confirm the final price?

The team checks the material type, separates the grade where needed, weighs the accepted material and confirms the current in-store rate before payment.

Should I separate scrap before visiting?

Yes. Separating all common scrap metals from steel, rubbish, plastic, rubber and other metals makes the assessment clearer and helps avoid mixed-load pricing.

Why can another website show a different price?

Public scrap guides use different update times, grade assumptions and market references. Treat online figures as guidance only until the yard checks the exact material.

Can trade or business quantities be assessed?

Yes. Call 08 7225 9998 with the material type, estimated quantity and condition so the team can give practical guidance before you bring the load to Green Fields.

Can I call before visiting?

Yes. Call 08 7225 9998 with the material type, grade and approximate quantity for current price guidance before bringing scrap to the yard.

Where do I bring scrap metal?

Bring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107. Material is assessed, graded, weighed and paid for in store.

What is the clearest next step for Scrap Metal Prices Adelaide?

Use the guide table, separate the material using the checklist on this page, then call or request a quote before visiting the Green Fields yard.

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