Tungsten Carbide Recycling in Perth: What You Need to Know

Tungsten Carbide Recycling in Perth: What You Need to Know Table of Contents Worn carbide inserts, drill bits and industrial cutting tools often look finished, but they can still hold real commercial value. Tungsten carbide recycling recovers the tungsten and binder metals inside them, so unwanted tooling can earn you money instead of sitting in […]

304 vs 316 Stainless Steel Scrap: Identification and Recycling

304 vs 316 Stainless Steel Scrap: Identification and Recycling Table of Contents The short answer on 304 vs 316 stainless steel scrap: 316 contains molybdenum, and 304 doesn’t, and that, along with a little more nickel, is what separates the higher-value grade from the everyday one. The catch is that you can’t see it, and […]

Can You Recycle an Old Hot Water Tank? What Metals are Inside?

Can You Recycle an Old Hot Water Tank? What Metals are Inside? Table of Contents Yes, an old hot water tank can generally be recycled as scrap metal. Depending on the model, it may contain steel, copper, brass, and sometimes stainless steel, along with non-metal parts like insulation and plastic fittings that need to come […]

How to Prepare Scrap Copper for Recycling in Perth

How to Prepare Scrap Copper for Recycling in Perth Table of Contents If you want the best compensation for your scrap copper in Perth, the prep work matters more than the pile size. A ute tray of clean, sorted copper will out-earn a bigger load of mixed, dirty scrap every single time.  In this blog, […]

Brass Scrap Price Australia: 2026 Price Guide

Brass Scrap Price Australia: 2026 Price Guide Table of Contents If you have old taps, brass fittings, valves or offcuts sitting around, you could be holding valuable scrap without realising it. Brass scrap prices in Australia range from around $3,500 to $10,500 per tonne in 2026, with the final price depending on the brass grade, […]

How Copper Recycling Helps the Environment in Western Australia

How Copper Recycling Helps the Environment in Western Australia Copper recycling in Western Australia does more than tidy up your garage or job site. Every kilo of copper you recycle instead of sending to landfill cuts carbon emissions, saves energy, and takes pressure off the mining that would otherwise be needed to dig up new […]

Ferrous Scrap Metal Prices Per Tonne in Australia (2026 Guide)

Ferrous Scrap Metal Prices Per Tonne in Australia (2026 Guide) As of 2026, ferrous scrap metal prices in Australia range from around $50 to $450+ per tonne, depending on the type of metal, its condition, the quantity you’re selling and current market demand. Heavy structural steel and clean Heavy Melting Steel (HMS) are among the […]

Bronze vs Brass: How to Identify the Difference Before Selling Your Scrap Metal

Bronze vs Brass: How to Identify the Difference Before Selling Your Scrap Metal Table of Contents Bronze and brass is a mix-up we see at our Perth scrapyard almost every week, and it costs sellers real money. If you’ve sorted through old plumbing fittings, boat parts, or a box of odd metal offcuts and wondered […]

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Brass Metal Perth: 11 Interesting Facts Worth Knowing Before Recycling Most people walk past brass every single day without giving it a second thought. The tap in the bathroom, the door handle at the office, the old fittings piled up after a renovation. What they don’t realise is that brass has been valued by civilisations […]