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Simple, Fair Scrap Metal Recycling for Tradies

Proudly supporting local tradespeople with a smooth, safe scrap drop‑off and a fair payout.

We know your time is valuable. Our team keeps things moving quickly, offers clear guidance, and makes sure every visit feels easy and efficient.

A SMOOth, supportive experience

In just 3 easy steps, you’ll be weighed, paid, and on your way.

1. Get Weighed

Our friendly team will help you load your material onto our certified scales quickly and safely, ensuring an accurate weight every time.

2. Get Paid

Once your scrap is weighed, you can choose from several quick payment options and get paid on the spot.

3. Get Back on the Road

After payment, our team will guide you safely out of the yard so you can get back to what matters most.

What We RECYCLE

Fridges

Auto Parts

HVAC Equipment

Plumbing Scrap

Tools

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Prohibited Materials

We care about the safety of our team, visitors, and community, so all materials brought to our sites must be free of anything harmful to people or the environment.

Below are the items we cannot accept:

Air Bags

CFC Freon + Other Ozone Depleting Gases

Corrosives

CRTs

Explosives

Flammables

Fluorescent Lights

Hazardous Liquids

Lithium-ion and Other Rechargeable Batteries

Non-Metallics

Oil Filters

PCBs

Pesticides

Pressure Vessels

Radioactive Materials

Let’s Make Your Scrap Work for You

Send us your details and we’ll be in touch with pricing, drop‑off options, or pick‑up support.

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Name*

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Metal prices

Collection services

Drop off

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Scrap Information

Quantity or weight estimate

This section is optional, however, providing information about quantity, condition and location of material will enable us to provide a better response to your enquiry.

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