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Live scrap & recycling prices · Updated daily
Prices are indicative estimates in AUD. Actual yard prices vary by location, grade and condition.
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| Category ⇅ | Material / Grade ⇅ | Price / kg ⇅ | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧱 Ferrous Metals ▼ | HMS 1 – Heavy Melting Steel Clean heavy steel ¼″ and over; no tinned, galvanised or coated. | A$0.3104 | All prices → |
| 🧱 Ferrous Metals ▼ | HMS 2 – Heavy Melting Steel Mixed heavy steel; can include coated/painted material. | A$0.2513 | All prices → |
| 🧱 Ferrous Metals ▼ | Shredded Steel (Zorba) Machine-shredded light steel; clean and compact. | A$0.2956 | All prices → |
| 🧱 Ferrous Metals ▼ | Structural Steel Beams, girders, columns, angles and channels. | A$0.2808 | All prices → |
| 🧱 Ferrous Metals ▼ | Light Sheet Metal Thin-gauge sheet steel, pressed panels, appliance skins. | A$0.2069 | All prices → |
| 🧱 Ferrous Metals ▼ | Whitegoods / Appliance Scrap Washing machines, fridges, dryers (mixed steel). | A$0.1774 | All prices → |
| 🧱 Ferrous Metals ▼ | Cast Iron Engine blocks, machinery bases, manhole covers. | A$0.1921 | All prices → |
| 🧱 Ferrous Metals ▼ | Cast Iron Pipes Old drainage and sewer cast iron pipe. | A$0.1626 | All prices → |
| 🧱 Ferrous Metals ▼ | Stainless Steel 304 Most common grade; kitchen equipment, fittings. | A$7.062 | All prices → |
| 🧱 Ferrous Metals ▼ | Stainless Steel 316 Marine/food grade; higher nickel + molybdenum content. | A$8.575 | All prices → |
| 🧱 Ferrous Metals ▼ | Mixed / Unknown Stainless Unsorted stainless; graded at yard. | A$5.549 | All prices → |
| 🧱 Ferrous Metals ▼ | Rebar (Reinforcement Steel) Deformed steel bar from construction / demolition. | A$0.2660 | All prices → |
| 🧱 Ferrous Metals ▼ | Steel Turnings / Shavings Machine shop swarf; may contain cutting fluid. | A$0.1478 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Copper – Bare Bright Uncoated, unalloyed wire ≥1.6mm. Highest copper grade. | A$17.73 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | #1 Copper Clean, unalloyed; includes pipe, bus bar, clippings. | A$16.64 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | #2 Copper Slightly oxidised/painted; mixed grades acceptable. | A$14.83 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Insulated Copper Wire (ICW) Copper wire with plastic/rubber insulation still on. | A$8.683 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Copper Pipes & Tubes Plumbing-grade copper pipe, clean. | A$16.28 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Copper Fittings / Bends Elbows, tees, valves; may contain solder. | A$14.11 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Aluminium Extrusions – Clean Unpainted door/window frames, angle, channel. | A$4.709 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Aluminium Extrusions – Painted Powdercoated or anodised extrusions. | A$4.152 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Aluminium Cans (UBC) Used beverage cans; sorted and dry. | A$4.304 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Cast Aluminium Engine blocks, gearbox housings, cast wheels. | A$3.949 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Aluminium Sheet / Plate Clean flat sheet stock; roofing and cladding. | A$4.355 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Aluminium Foil Kitchen/packaging foil; baled or loose. | A$2.532 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Aluminium Radiators Clean aluminium/copper rad – value split between metals. | A$3.544 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Alloy Wheels (Aluminium) Cast aluminium automotive road wheels. | A$3.646 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Yellow Brass Classic brass (65-70% Cu); taps, fittings, shell casings. | A$11.22 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Red Brass / Gun Metal High-copper brass (85%+); valves, fire hydrants. | A$13.02 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Mixed / Dirty Brass Unsorted or contaminated brass. | A$9.949 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Lead Sheet / Pipe Clean sheet lead, lead pipe, roof flashing. | A$2.694 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Lead Wheel Weights Mixed metal; lead content approx 85%. | A$1.985 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Zinc Die-Cast Carburetors, die-cast toys, door hardware. | A$3.923 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Roofing Zinc / Galvanised Sheet Corrugated iron and galvanised steel roofing. | A$2.631 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Inconel (Nickel Superalloy) High-temp aerospace/turbine alloy (Ni + Cr + Fe). | A$13.87 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Monel (Nickel-Copper Alloy) Corrosion-resistant; marine and chemical plant use. | A$12.11 | All prices → |
| 🔩 Non-Ferrous Metals ▼ | Tin Scrap Clean tin or high-tin alloys; tinplate separated. | A$32.52 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Gold Scrap – 18k (750) 75% gold content; jewellery, watch cases. | A$89,097 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Gold Scrap – 14k (585) 58.5% gold content; common in North America. | A$69,496 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Gold Scrap – 9k (375) 37.5% gold content; common in AU/UK jewellery. | A$44,549 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Gold from Electronics (Refined) Refined gold from e-waste; typically 99%+. | A$115,233 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Silver – Sterling (925) 92.5% silver; cutlery, jewellery, tableware. | A$1,297 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Fine Silver / Silver Bullion 99.9% silver; coins, bars, industrial. | A$1,397 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Industrial Silver Scrap X-ray film, photographic chemicals, contact points. | A$1,112 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Platinum Scrap Jewellery, laboratory ware, industrial platinum. | A$45,998 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Palladium Scrap Dental alloys, electronics, catalyst recovery. | A$49,609 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Catalytic Converter – Petrol Contains Pt, Pd, Rh. Price per kg of unit weight. | A$133.02 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Catalytic Converter – Diesel Typically Pt/Rh only; lower Pd than petrol cats. | A$88.68 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Titanium Scrap Aerospace offcuts, medical implants, sporting goods. | A$7.020 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Tungsten / Carbide Scrap Tooling inserts, drill bits, die-cast tungsten. | A$18.47 | All prices → |
| 💎 Precious & Specialty Metals ▼ | Rhodium Scrap Ultra-rare; mainly from catalytic converters. | A$88,680 | All prices → |
| 🔌 Electronic Scrap (E-Waste) ▼ | Circuit Boards – High Grade (Server) Server/telecom boards; high gold & silver content. | A$14.78 | All prices → |
| 🔌 Electronic Scrap (E-Waste) ▼ | Circuit Boards – Low Grade (Consumer) Motherboards, adapters from PCs, TVs. | A$5.912 | All prices → |
| 🔌 Electronic Scrap (E-Waste) ▼ | CPUs / Processors Intel, AMD processors; high gold in ceramic packages. | A$25.13 | All prices → |
| 🔌 Electronic Scrap (E-Waste) ▼ | RAM / Memory Modules SDRAM, DDR sticks; gold-plated contacts. | A$8.498 | All prices → |
| 🔌 Electronic Scrap (E-Waste) ▼ | Hard Drives (HDD) Contains aluminium platters, rare earth magnets. | A$2.956 | All prices → |
| 🔌 Electronic Scrap (E-Waste) ▼ | Mobile Phones (Whole) Smartphones and feature phones, unsorted. | A$9.607 | All prices → |
| 🔌 Electronic Scrap (E-Waste) ▼ | Laptops (Whole) Disassembled or intact; mixed metal/plastic. | A$4.803 | All prices → |
| 🔌 Electronic Scrap (E-Waste) ▼ | Flat-Screen TVs / Monitors LCD, LED, OLED; mostly plastic and glass. | A$0.8868 | All prices → |
| 🔌 Electronic Scrap (E-Waste) ▼ | Data Cables (Cat5/6, USB, HDMI) Low copper content cables. | A$1.182 | All prices → |
| 🔌 Electronic Scrap (E-Waste) ▼ | Power Cables & Extension Leads Heavier gauge; more copper per kg. | A$2.365 | All prices → |
| 🔋 Battery Scrap ▼ | Lead-Acid Batteries (Car/Truck) SLA batteries; lead + acid. Must drain before transport. | A$1.418 | All prices → |
| 🔋 Battery Scrap ▼ | Lithium-Ion Batteries (Consumer) Phone/laptop Li-ion packs. Strict transport rules. | A$0.9607 | All prices → |
| 🔋 Battery Scrap ▼ | EV Battery Packs Lithium-ion EV modules; high cobalt/lithium value. | A$1.774 | All prices → |
| 🔋 Battery Scrap ▼ | NiMH Batteries Nickel-metal hydride; hybrid vehicle packs. | A$5.549 | All prices → |
| 🔋 Battery Scrap ▼ | Alkaline Batteries (Mixed) AA/AAA/C/D household alkaline; recycling levy may apply. | A$0.1478 | All prices → |
| 🚗 Automotive Scrap ▼ | Whole Scrap Vehicle Driveable or not; price per kg of vehicle weight. | A$0.1774 | All prices → |
| 🚗 Automotive Scrap ▼ | Scrap Engines (Cast Iron / Aluminium) Complete motor with ancillaries; mixed metals. | A$0.3252 | All prices → |
| 🚗 Automotive Scrap ▼ | Gearboxes / Transmissions Steel & aluminium construction; may contain oil. | A$0.2513 | All prices → |
| 🚗 Automotive Scrap ▼ | Copper/Aluminium Radiators Classic Cu/Al automotive radiator; high value. | A$2.956 | All prices → |
| 🚗 Automotive Scrap ▼ | Aluminium-Only Radiators Modern all-aluminium radiator cores. | A$3.443 | All prices → |
| 🏗️ Construction & Demolition Scrap ▼ | Building Copper Wiring House wiring stripped from walls; mix of #1 and ICW. | A$12.66 | All prices → |
| 🏗️ Construction & Demolition Scrap ▼ | Copper Plumbing Pipe From building strip-out; includes fittings. | A$15.92 | All prices → |
| 🏗️ Construction & Demolition Scrap ▼ | Aluminium Window Frames Powdercoated extrusions; glass removed. | A$3.949 | All prices → |
| 🏗️ Construction & Demolition Scrap ▼ | PVC Pipe Scrap Electrical conduit, drainage; clean and free of concrete. | A$0.2513 | All prices → |
| 🏗️ Construction & Demolition Scrap ▼ | Mixed Demolition Metals Assorted ferrous/non-ferrous; graded at yard. | A$0.1626 | All prices → |
| 🧴 Plastic Scrap ▼ | PET (#1) – Bottles & Packaging Clear PET bottles; caps removed. Beverage bottles. | A$0.4730 | All prices → |
| 🧴 Plastic Scrap ▼ | HDPE (#2) – Containers Milk jugs, detergent bottles, buckets. | A$0.4138 | All prices → |
| 🧴 Plastic Scrap ▼ | PVC (#3) – Pipe & Sheet Rigid PVC; window profiles, electrical conduit. | A$0.2217 | All prices → |
| 🧴 Plastic Scrap ▼ | LDPE (#4) – Film & Bags Plastic bags, shrink wrap, stretch film; baled. | A$0.3252 | All prices → |
| 🧴 Plastic Scrap ▼ | PP (#5) – Polypropylene Containers, caps, car bumpers, crates. | A$0.3547 | All prices → |
| 🧴 Plastic Scrap ▼ | PS (#6) – Polystyrene / EPS Foam Yoghurt cups, EPS foam packaging; low density. | A$0.1774 | All prices → |
| 🧴 Plastic Scrap ▼ | ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Electronics housings, LEGO, automotive trim. | A$0.2956 | All prices → |
| 🧴 Plastic Scrap ▼ | Nylon (PA) Scrap Engineering plastic; cable ties, gears, bearings. | A$0.4434 | All prices → |
| 🧴 Plastic Scrap ▼ | Polycarbonate (PC) Optical discs, safety glasses, roofing sheets. | A$0.5173 | All prices → |
| 🧴 Plastic Scrap ▼ | Mixed / Contaminated Plastic Unsorted mixed resins; lower value. | A$0.0887 | All prices → |
| 📄 Paper & Cardboard Scrap ▼ | OCC – Old Corrugated Cardboard Clean dry cardboard boxes; no wax coating. | A$0.1921 | All prices → |
| 📄 Paper & Cardboard Scrap ▼ | Mixed Office / Commercial Paper Unsorted office paper, magazines, junk mail. | A$0.1035 | All prices → |
| 📄 Paper & Cardboard Scrap ▼ | ONP – Old Newspapers Clean, dry newspaper; no glossy inserts. | A$0.1182 | All prices → |
| 📄 Paper & Cardboard Scrap ▼ | White Office Paper (SOP) Sorted white copier/laser paper; highest paper grade. | A$0.2513 | All prices → |
| 📄 Paper & Cardboard Scrap ▼ | Kraft / Brown Paper Bags, wrapping paper, kraft board. | A$0.1478 | All prices → |
| 🪵 Wood Scrap ▼ | Timber Pallets Standard 1200×1000mm pallets; value depends on condition. | A$0.0739 | All prices → |
| 🪵 Wood Scrap ▼ | Timber Offcuts (Untreated) Clean pine/hardwood offcuts; no paint, CCA or nails. | A$0.0591 | All prices → |
| 🪵 Wood Scrap ▼ | Treated Timber (H3/H4 CCA) Green treated posts and fence rails. Disposal cost may apply. | A$0.0148 | All prices → |
| 🪵 Wood Scrap ▼ | MDF / Particle Board Engineered wood; lower value due to binder resins. | A$0.0296 | All prices → |
| 🧪 Rubber Scrap ▼ | Whole Passenger Tyres Car/light truck tyres on or off rim. | A$0.0739 | All prices → |
| 🧪 Rubber Scrap ▼ | Whole Truck Tyres Large commercial or off-road tyres. | A$0.0591 | All prices → |
| 🧪 Rubber Scrap ▼ | Tyre Crumb Rubber Pre-processed granulated rubber; sports surfaces. | A$0.3104 | All prices → |
| 🧪 Rubber Scrap ▼ | Industrial Rubber Products Gaskets, seals, hose, anti-vibration mounts. | A$0.1182 | All prices → |
| 🧪 Rubber Scrap ▼ | Conveyor Belts Heavy rubber/steel-cord belts; sold by weight. | A$0.1774 | All prices → |
| 🧵 Textile Scrap ▼ | Cotton Waste / Rags Pure cotton clothing, industrial wipes. | A$0.3991 | All prices → |
| 🧵 Textile Scrap ▼ | Polyester Fabric Scrap Synthetic fibre clothing and upholstery. | A$0.2217 | All prices → |
| 🧵 Textile Scrap ▼ | Mixed Textiles Unsorted clothing and fabric; charity/export grade. | A$0.1478 | All prices → |
| 🧵 Textile Scrap ▼ | Industrial Cloth / Wiping Rags Workshop rags, hessian, canvas; sold for wiping use. | A$0.2956 | All prices → |
| 🧵 Textile Scrap ▼ | Wool Scrap / Shoddy Pure wool; higher value for fibre recovery. | A$0.9607 | All prices → |
| 🏭 Industrial & Foundry Scrap ▼ | Aluminium Dross Aluminium melting by-product; recoverable Al content 15-40%. | A$1.266 | All prices → |
| 🏭 Industrial & Foundry Scrap ▼ | Zinc Dross / Skimmings Hot-dip galvanising dross; 60-80% Zn content. | A$2.631 | All prices → |
| 🏭 Industrial & Foundry Scrap ▼ | Foundry Slag Non-metallic smelting residue; mainly road base use. | A$0.0148 | All prices → |
| 🏭 Industrial & Foundry Scrap ▼ | Mixed Metal Turnings CNC machining swarf of unknown alloy mix; dirty. | A$0.1182 | All prices → |
| 🏭 Industrial & Foundry Scrap ▼ | Shredder Feed (Mixed Metal) Bulk mixed metals suitable for industrial shredder. | A$0.1774 | All prices → |
| 🏭 Industrial & Foundry Scrap ▼ | Mixed Recyclables (Bulk) Unsorted recyclable load; priced at blended yard rate. | A$0.1035 | All prices → |
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Frequently Asked Questions – Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap metal prices are calculated based on the metal type, material grade or purity, current global commodity market rates, and your local region. Prices fluctuate daily in line with international metal exchanges such as the London Metal Exchange (LME). Our calculator reflects live market rates updated every day.
Prices are updated daily, every morning, to reflect the latest scrap metal market rates across all supported countries. The date shown at the top of the calculator confirms when prices were last refreshed so you always know you are working with current data.
Our scrap price calculator supports multiple countries and automatically adjusts the currency and unit of measurement based on your selection. You can switch between currencies such as USD, AUD, GBP, EUR, INR, and more, as well as between kilograms, pounds, and tonnes depending on your region.
You can calculate prices for a wide range of scrap metals including copper, aluminium, iron, steel, brass, stainless steel, lead, zinc, and more. Once you select a scrap type, the Material / Grade dropdown will show the available grades so you can get the most accurate price for your specific material.
Scrap metal is graded based on its purity, condition, and mix of alloys. For example, copper is graded as bare bright, #1 copper, or #2 copper — each fetching a different price. Selecting the correct grade ensures the price you see matches what a scrap dealer would actually offer for your material.
No. While global commodity markets set a baseline, actual scrap prices vary by country and city based on local demand, transportation costs, import and export regulations, and the number of active recyclers in that region. Always select your correct country in the calculator for an accurate local estimate.
Yes. Our calculator gives you a reliable daily reference price so you know the market rate before approaching a scrap dealer. While final prices may vary slightly with individual dealers, having this estimate ensures you get a fair deal and are not undersold on your materials.
The unit of measurement varies by country. Kilograms (kg) and metric tonnes are standard in Australia, India, Europe, and most of Asia. Pounds (lb) are commonly used in the United States. Our calculator lets you switch units freely so you can work in whatever measurement is most familiar to you.
Copper consistently ranks as the highest-value common scrap metal globally, followed by brass and aluminium. Precious metals such as silver and gold carry even higher prices but are less commonly traded as scrap. Iron and steel have lower per-unit prices but are typically sold in large volumes by weight.
Our platform uses daily market data to provide the most accurate regional pricing available. However, scrap prices are influenced by hyperlocal factors such as nearby smelters, dealer competition, and seasonal demand. We recommend using our prices as a strong reference point and confirming the final rate with a licensed dealer in your area.
How to Use the Scrap Price Calculator
Get an accurate scrap metal estimate in under two minutes. Follow these six simple steps.
Select your scrap type
Open the Scrap Type dropdown and choose your metal category — copper, aluminium, iron, brass, steel, and more.
Choose the material grade
The grade dropdown populates after you pick a type. Select the closest grade — such as Bare Bright Copper or HMS — for the most accurate rate.
Set your country & currency
Select your country and the currency updates automatically. You can override the currency manually if you prefer a different one.
Select your unit of measurement
Choose kilograms, pounds, or metric tonnes from the Unit dropdown — whichever matches how you have weighed your scrap.
Enter your quantity
Use the + and − buttons or type directly into the quantity field to enter the total weight of your scrap metal.
View your estimated value
The calculator instantly shows your scrap's estimated value at today's live rate. Use this as your reference before visiting a scrap dealer.
Prices refresh every day
Rates are sourced from live global commodity markets and updated each morning.