Seven situations that commonly produce high-value metal.
Installation work, equipment renewal, demolition, clearance. Each page lists the materials that situation usually produces and the preparation that speeds up assessment.
Equipment installation & piping renewal
We assess copper and insulated copper pipe, cable, motors and mixed equipment metals generated by equipment and piping work.
See materials and preparation →02Electrical, power, communications & solar work
We assess single-core, three-core, F/VA and mixed cable, copper wire and distribution equipment generated by installation and renewal work.
See materials and preparation →03Plumbing, fire protection, pumps & valves
We assess copper pipe, brass fittings and taps, gunmetal valves and pump parts, and qualifying water-heating equipment.
See materials and preparation →04Factories, maintenance & machinery repair
We assess power cable, motors, copper busbar and pipe, brass, gunmetal and machinery components by public category.
See materials and preparation →05Demolition, refurbishment & property management
We assess sorted cable, copper pipe, steel, aluminium, stainless and equipment components generated by demolition, refurbishment and property clearance.
See materials and preparation →06Recycling trade, equipment clearance & individuals
Individuals and businesses can ask about sorted cable, copper products, tools, equipment components and unidentified metal-related loads.
See materials and preparation →07Air conditioner & outdoor unit buyback
Removed air conditioners and outdoor units are purchased as premium mixed scrap at a per-kg tax-inclusive reference price, weighed on the day - working or not. Before paying a disposal fee, check whether we can buy it.
See materials and preparation →These examples do not restrict eligibility. Other industries and unidentified metal-related loads are welcome.