Current public benchmarks help you estimate value before visiting the yard. Final SA Copper Scraps pricing is confirmed in store after inspection, grading and weighing.
Use this page as a decision guide before bringing scrap to SA Copper Scraps. Rates below combine current public Adelaide and Australian market benchmarks, then explain what affects the final in-store price.
| Material / grade | Indicative public benchmark | Pricing note |
|---|---|---|
| Copper #1 / clean pipe | A$13.00-$13.75/kg | Clean copper pipe, busbar and heavier copper without solder or contamination. |
| Aluminium extrusion | A$2.30-$2.90/kg | Clean extrusion, frames and profiles without steel attachments. |
| Electric motors | A$1.10-$1.35/kg | Motors vary by copper winding, casing, size and attachments. |
| Whole aircon units | Assessed in store | Value depends on copper coils, aluminium fins, compressor, steel case and refrigerant handling. |
Price pages work best when visitors can see the practical buying process: sorted scrap, clean material and in-store assessment before payment.
| Entity | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap price | Metal grade | Clean, separated and higher-purity material generally pays more. |
| Scrap price | Weight | Payment is usually based on actual weight after grading. |
| Scrap price | Contamination | Steel, plastic, paint, rubber, oil and mixed material can reduce the rate. |
| Scrap price | Market date | Guide reviewed 12 May 2026; current yard price may differ. |
| Customer action | Before visiting | Separate material, call for guidance and bring ID where needed. |
Public May 2026 benchmarks put air conditioning units around A$13.00-$13.75/kg, but actual yard payment depends on grade, cleanliness, weight and current market rates.
No. These are public market guide ranges reviewed in May 2026. Final pricing is confirmed after material is inspected, graded and weighed in store.
Scrap prices move with global commodity markets, local yard demand, freight costs, exchange rates, grade, contamination and the amount of clean recoverable metal.
Separate materials before arrival, remove obvious non-metal attachments where practical, keep copper and brass clean, and avoid mixing higher-value scrap with steel or rubbish.
Yes. Call 08 7225 9998 with the material type and approximate quantity for current price guidance before bringing scrap to the yard.
Bring scrap to 12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107. Material is assessed, graded, weighed and paid for in store.
Bring valid identification and any ownership details that may be relevant, especially for batteries, catalytic converters, commercial material or higher-value loads.
Yes. Small and large loads can be assessed. Higher-value metals like copper, brass, batteries and cable can still be worthwhile in smaller quantities.
Call SA Copper Scraps before visiting or bring your scrap to the yard for grading, certified weighing and payment.
(08) 722 599 98
info@sacopperscraps.com.au
12 Belfree Dr, Green Fields SA 5107
09:00 AM - 22:00 PM
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