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220 Princes Hwy, Dandenong VIC 3175
Melbo Scrap Metal, “the green team” is a scrap metal buyer and recycler in Melbourne that buys and collects ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, including copper, brass, aluminium, stainless steel, steel and lead. We work with commercial businesses, tradies and residential sellers, offering free pickup, free bins for ongoing scrap and same-day payment by bank transfer.
If you have a load of unwanted metal taking up space at a worksite, workshop, property or yard, you can arrange a collection or bring it to our Dandenong yard. Scrap is weighed and assessed according to its type, condition and weight, so you know what your load is worth before payment is made.
Tell us what you’ve got and where you are. We’ll get back to you fast.
Who We Buy Scrap Metal From
Melbo Scrap Metal buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from businesses, tradies and members of the public across Melbourne’s South-East. Whether you have a one-off load or generate metal regularly, we can collect or accept a range of recyclable materials.
To avoid a wasted trip, check with Melbo Scrap Metal before arranging the collection if you're unsure about a particular item. Certain appliances can require specialised handling because they may contain refrigerants or other materials that cannot simply be treated as ordinary scrap metal. If an item falls outside Melbo Scrap Metal's accepted materials, the appropriate disposal route may instead be through a council service or specialist recycler.
Materials We Buy and Recycle
How Scrap Metal Pricing Works
Scrap metal prices in Melbourne aren’t fixed. Rates can change with market conditions, while the amount you receive for a particular load also depends on the material itself.
The main factors include:
Indicative Scrap Metal Prices in Melbourne
| Material | Indicative Melbourne range* | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Copper (bare/clean) |
$18–$21/kg | Higher value when free from insulation, solder and contamination |
| Copper (insulated) |
$7.00 – $14.00 | Rate depends on cable type and recoverable copper content |
| Brass | $13–$16/kg | Fittings, taps and valves |
| Aluminium | $4–$5/kg | Cans, extrusions and sheet can attract different rates |
| Stainless steel | $0.70 to $2.50 per kg | Grade and composition affect the price |
| Steel / ferrous | $0.20–$0.60/kg | Grade, type and load size can make a significant difference |
| Lead | $2–$3/kg | Category and condition affect the rate |
| Batteries | $0.30 to $0.90/kg | Car, truck and industrial batteries may be priced separately |
Scrap metal prices fluctuate, so indicative figures should not be treated as a guaranteed rate. Call Melbo Scrap Metal for today’s confirmed price before booking a collection or bringing in a load. These are indicative market ranges only and are not guaranteed Melbo Scrap Metal rates. Scrap prices fluctuate, so contact Melbo Scrap Metal for the current price.
The simplest way to get an accurate figure is to describe what you have, how much there is and, where possible, provide details or photos of the material.
A minimum amount of scrap may apply for free collection. The requirement can vary depending on the load and collection location, so contact Melbo Scrap Metal before booking to confirm whether your scrap qualifies. Photo identification is also required for scrap metal transactions, so have a driver’s licence or other accepted photo ID available when selling your scrap.
For businesses, scrap metal can accumulate quickly. A construction project may generate structural steel and offcuts, while an electrical contractor can end up with cable, copper and other metal left over from completed jobs. Melbo Scrap Metal provides commercial scrap metal collection for businesses across Melbourne's South-East, including one-off clearances and ongoing arrangements.
Construction sites can produce steel offcuts, aluminium, copper and other recoverable materials. Regular collection can help keep work areas clear while giving businesses a practical way to move valuable scrap.
Electrical work often leaves behind copper cable, wire and other metal components. Separating these materials from general site waste can make recycling easier.
Old copper pipe, brass fittings and other plumbing materials can be collected rather than mixed with ordinary rubbish.
Engineering and fabrication businesses can generate significant quantities of steel, aluminium, stainless steel and other production offcuts.
Demolition jobs can produce large volumes of recoverable ferrous and non-ferrous metal. Collection can be arranged around site requirements and the volume of material generated.
Vehicle dismantling generates a mixture of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Businesses that generate scrap regularly don't necessarily need to organise a separate pickup every time a pile builds up.
Choosing a scrap metal buyer isn’t only about the rate offered for a particular material. The collection process, weighing method and payment arrangements can matter just as much, particularly for businesses handling large or regular loads.
Melbo Scrap Metal offers:
Melbo Scrap Metal at a Glance
| Melbo Scrap Metal | |
|---|---|
| Free pickup | Yes, subject to applicable conditions |
| Same-day payment | Yes, by bank transfer |
| Weigh-and-pay | Yes |
| Free bins for ongoing scrap | Yes |
The point of a straightforward scrap metal service is simple: you know what material is being assessed, you can see the weight and you receive payment without unnecessary delays.
Once your scrap has been collected, it doesn’t simply disappear into a general waste stream.
The material is sorted according to type and weighed before being sent on for processing and recycling. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals can then enter the appropriate recovery process, allowing useful material to be recovered and used again.
Metal recycling also reduces the need to source as much new raw material through mining. Recovering metal from existing products and industrial waste can therefore keep valuable resources in circulation instead of sending them to landfill.
Melbo Scrap Metal services Melbourne’s South-Eastern suburbs, with collections available across its broader service area.
Dedicated local pages currently cover:
If you’re unsure whether your property or worksite falls within the collection area, contact Melbo Scrap Metal with your location and the approximate size of your load.
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Melbo Scrap Metal buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, including copper, brass, aluminium, stainless steel, steel, lead and batteries. Individual materials may be assessed differently depending on their type, grade and condition.
Melbo Scrap Metal buys from commercial and industrial businesses, tradies and residential sellers/general members of the public.
No. Melbo Scrap Metal does not accept household appliances such as fridges, washing machines and other whitegoods. If you're unsure whether a particular item is accepted, contact the team before arranging a pickup.
Scrap is generally priced according to its material type, weight, grade and condition. Market rates can change, so the current price should be confirmed when arranging a sale or collection.
No. Under Victorian scrap metal laws, cash payments for scrap metal transactions are not permitted. Melbo Scrap Metal pays by direct bank transfer, with payment processed the same day the load is weighed.
Yes. Photo identification is required for scrap metal transactions under Victorian requirements. Have a driver's licence or another accepted form of photo ID ready when selling scrap metal.
Call our office or complete the quote form. Provide a description of the material, approximate quantity and collection location so the team can confirm the next steps.
Yes. A minimum amount of scrap may be required to qualify for free pickup. The exact requirement can vary depending on the size of the load and your location, so contact Melbo Scrap Metal when requesting a pickup to confirm whether your scrap qualifies.
Yes. Melbo Scrap Metal provides free scrap metal bins for businesses that generate metal regularly.
Melbo Scrap Metal services Melbourne's South-East, including Dandenong, Noble Park, Cranbourne, Berwick, Narre Warren, Pakenham, Hallam and Doveton..
Collection timing can depend on the location, load size and availability.
Where possible, separating different metals can make assessment easier, but the exact process for mixed loads should be confirmed with Melbo Scrap Metal.
Yes. Melbo Scrap Metal is a licensed and registered scrap metal dealer operating in Melbourne. The business complies with the applicable Victorian requirements for scrap metal dealers.
The scrap is sorted and weighed before being sent for appropriate processing and recycling. This allows usable metal to be recovered rather than treated as general waste.
Yes. Melbo Scrap Metal works with builders and demolition contractors on both one-off clearances and ongoing scrap metal collection arrangements.
Yes. Melbo Scrap Metal can buy scrap vehicles as well as loose scrap metal. If you have an unwanted or end-of-life vehicle, contact the team to confirm whether it meets the current requirements and arrange a quote or collection.
Have copper, brass, aluminium, steel or other scrap ready for collection? Contact Melbo Scrap Metal for a quote and find out whether your load qualifies for pickup.
Get a Free Quote or call Melbo Scrap Metal to discuss your scrap metal collection requirements
Email : melboscrapmetal@gmail.com
Address : 220 Princes Highway, Dandenong VIC 3175
Hours : Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 5 pm