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Scrap Metal Prices Adelaide – Current In-Store Price Guide

Use this parent pricing page to compare current public scrap metal benchmarks and move to the right material-specific price guide. Final SA Copper Scraps pricing is confirmed in store after inspection, grading and weighing.

Current public benchmarks

Scrap Price Guide by Material

These guide ranges are based on public Adelaide and Australian market references reviewed 12 May 2026. They are not guaranteed payouts; they help visitors choose the right subpage and prepare material before visiting.

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: Final SA Copper Scraps prices are confirmed after material is inspected, graded and weighed in store.
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.
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FAQs

Scrap Metal Prices Adelaide FAQs

What is the main scrap price page for SA Copper Scraps?

The main pricing page is /prices/. It links to every material-specific price guide and explains that final pricing is confirmed in store after inspection, grading and weighing at 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107.

Are the prices on these pages guaranteed?

No. Public price ranges are only market guidance. Final SA Copper Scraps pricing depends on grade, cleanliness, weight, attached material and current market movement.

Which price pages should I check first?

Start with the page that matches your main material: copper, brass, aluminium, cable, batteries, catalytic converters, motors, compressors, radiators, mag wheels, steel or lead.

Where do I bring scrap for final pricing?

Bring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107. The team can inspect, grade and weigh it in store before confirming payment.

Can I call before visiting?

Yes. Call 08 7225 9998 with the material type, condition and approximate quantity for current guidance before visiting.

Why do price pages show ranges?

Scrap values move with market rates and vary by material grade. Ranges help visitors estimate value before the final in-store assessment.

What improves scrap value?

Clean, sorted, dry material with fewer steel, rubber, plastic, oil or mixed attachments is usually easier to grade accurately.

Do all price subpages link back to the pricing page?

Yes. The generated price subpages include a link to the pricing hub so the cluster works as a parent and child page structure.

Need the Current In-Store Price?

Call SA Copper Scraps before visiting or bring your material to the yard for accurate grading, weighing and payment.