Scrap metal is any discarded metal recovered from end-of-life products, manufacturing waste, demolition projects, or household items. In New Zealand, scrap metal is sorted by type and grade, then processed for export to international markets — with over 874,000 tonnes handled by industry members in 2024 alone. Common sources include old cars, appliances, building materials, plumbing fittings, and electrical wiring. At endless metals in Auckland, we accept everything from a single bag of copper offcuts to multi-tonne commercial loads. The cleaner and better sorted your scrap, the higher the price you’ll receive.