Scrap Metal Price Per KG in Perth: What Determines Its Value?
If you’re planning to sell unwanted metal, one of the first questions you’ll ask is, “How much is scrap metal worth per kg in Perth?” The answer depends on several factors, including the type of metal, its quality, weight and current market demand. Scrap metal prices in Perth can change regularly, and two loads of […]
How Is Copper Cable Scrap Graded in Perth? A Seller’s Guide
Why can two bundles of copper cable with the same weight have different scrap values? It comes down to the grade. When selling copper cable scrap in Perth, scrap buyers grade it based on the amount of recoverable copper, insulation, cleanliness and contamination. Clean, bare copper generally receives a higher grade, while insulated cable or […]
Stainless Steel Scrap Value: Is It Worth Selling in WA?
If you’re a tradie clearing a job site, a homeowner renovating your kitchen, or a business getting rid of old equipment, you may have wondered whether the stainless steel sitting in your shed is actually worth anything. The short answer is yes – often more than you’d expect. But what determines its value, and is […]
What Is the Best Metal to Scrap for Money in Australia?
Got a pile of old wiring, broken appliances, or a ute tray loaded with mystery metal? Before you haul it to the scrap yard, it pays to know what you’ve got. Some metals can bring in several times more per kilo than others, and separating valuable materials from ordinary scrap can make a big difference […]
Is Clean Copper Worth More Than Dirty Copper?
Yes. Clean copper consistently pays more than dirty copper — often 20-40% more for the same weight — because scrap yards can send it straight to the furnace, while dirty copper needs extra sorting, stripping, or burning off before it’s usable. The cleaner and purer your copper scrap, the closer you get to full market […]
How to Sort Scrap Metal for Better Prices in Perth
If you’ve ever tipped a mixed load onto the scales at a scrap yard and walked away with less cash than expected, sorting — not price gouging — was likely the problem. Scrap yards pay by metal type, and every kilogram of copper mixed in with steel gets valued at the lowest rate in the […]
Can Stainless Steel Be Scrapped? A Complete Recycling Guide
Short answer: yes — stainless steel is one of the most recyclable metals out there, and it’s also one of the more valuable ones to scrap. If you’ve got an old sink, appliance, benchtop, or offcuts from a job sitting around, here’s what you need to know before you take it in. Is Stainless Steel […]
Is It Worth Collecting Scrap Brass?
Yes, collecting scrap brass is definitely worth it. Brass is one of the most valuable and commonly traded non-ferrous scrap metals because it contains copper and zinc, both of which have strong recycling demand. Whether you are an individual, small scrap collector, or business, scrap brass can provide consistent and profitable returns when collected and […]
The Scrap Metals That Tradies Should Never Throw in the Skip Bin
Do you know how much valuable metal gets tossed into skip bins on worksites every day? For tradies, leftover wiring, pipes, fittings, frames, and offcuts can seem like ordinary job-site waste. But many of these materials can be recycled, reused, and turned into extra value instead of being buried in landfill. At Universal Scrap Metal, […]