Sydney Scrap MetalPrices 2026

Today's Top Prices by Metal

Every metal is graded differently. Tap a card below for the full breakdown by grade, including wire, pipe, fittings, and mixed material rates.

Copper

Bare bright, #1, #2, wire, cable, and pipe. Sydney’s highest-value everyday scrap metal.

Up to

$14–$16/kg

Clean bare bright copper

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Brass

Taps, valves, fittings, shells, turnings, and radiators, all grades accepted.

Up to

$8–$9/kg

Clean brass

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Aluminium

Sheet, extrusions, alloy wheels, window frames, doors, gutters, and cans.

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$2–$3/kg

Sheet, extrusions & alloy wheels

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Stainless Steel

304 & 316 grades, kitchen sinks, benches, tanks, and other stainless items.

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$2.50–$3.80/kg

Clean 316 stainless

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Steel

Heavy, light, structural, demolition, plate, pipe, RHS/SHS, rebar, and roofing steel.

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$0.25–$0.38/kg

Heavy structural steel

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Lead

Roofing lead, pipe, soft lead, wheel weights, and battery lead.

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$2.30–$3.30/kg

Clean soft lead

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Batteries

Car, truck, AGM, gel, UPS, marine, forklift, and industrial batteries.

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$200–$800 each

Forklift batteries

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Catalytic Converters

Petrol, diesel, European, Japanese, hybrid, SUV, and commercial vehicle converters.

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$300–$2,500 each

Commercial & hybrid vehicles

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DPF Filters

Passenger, SUV, commercial, truck, Euro 5, and Euro 6 diesel particulate filters.

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$500–$4,000 each

Truck & Euro 6 DPF

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Scrap Cars

Hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, utes, 4WDs, vans and trucks, running or not.

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$250–$20,000+

Trucks & 4WDs

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Electric Motors

Copper wound, aluminum wound, industrial, pump, and compressor motors.

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$0.30–$1.20/kg

Copper wound motors

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Air Conditioners

Split systems, outdoor & indoor units, window units, and ducted systems.

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$20–$800 each

Ducted & commercial units

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Prices last reviewed: August 2026. As global metal markets move daily, call 0474 887 007 for today's exact rate before you sell.

What Can Affect Your Scrap Metal Price?

Several factors influence what you'll be paid, which is why our team always confirms an exact price once your material has been assessed. Our guide to scrap metal price trends breaks down why the market moves the way it does.

Other Metals We Buy

Beyond copper, brass, and aluminium, we also collect and pay cash for steel, stainless steel, lead, batteries, catalytic converters, DPFs, and general mixed scrap. Get in touch with a description of your material for a fast, no-obligation quote. Running a building job? See how construction site scrap metal can be turned into a revenue stream instead of a disposal cost. Mid-renovation? See which renovation scrap metal is worth cashing in instead of skip binning. Only have a small amount? Check the minimum load for free pickup before you book a collection.

Why Choose METALMAX Recyclers

METALMAX Recyclers has been collecting and recycling scrap metal across greater Sydney since 2008. We're a licensed, insured, and eco-certified operation offering fair, transparent pricing based on live global metal prices, not guesswork, always paid in line with NSW scrap metal laws.

• Local expertise: Over 15 years buying and grading scrap metal in Sydney
• Fair, transparent pricing: Rates based on live global metal prices
• Same-day collection: Book today, get paid today in most cases
• All grades accepted: Clean, mixed, and contaminated material
• On-the-spot payment: Weighed, assessed, and paid at collection
• No hidden fees: The price we quote is the price you're paid

We're based at 19/23-25 Oxford Street, Merrylands NSW 2160, and collect across Western Sydney metal pickup, the North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, South Sydney, and surrounding suburbs.

Not Sure What Your Load Is Worth?

You don't need to bring your metal in to find out. Our guide on getting an accurate scrap metal quote explains what to describe over the phone or show in a photo for a realistic price range before we arrive.

Why Are Metal Prices Rising?

Copper, silver, and rare earth prices are climbing on the back of global demand. Our article on metals in high demand explains why data centers and clean energy are pushing prices higher right now.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Each metal is graded differently. Open the full guide for a breakdown by grade, plus tips on how to maximise your payout.

Pricing Disclaimer

Please Note: The prices listed above are intended as a general guide only and may vary depending on grade, quantity, condition, and current market rates. METALMAX Recyclers provides detailed, obligation-free quotations once your material has been assessed to ensure accurate and transparent pricing, in line with Sydney scrap metal regulations.