Because pricing can differ between locations due to logistics, demand, and operating conditions, we tailor our rates to each branch. To ensure you are always getting a fair deal, we also offer a price match within the local area of each yard, whether you are visiting Onehunga in Auckland or Wairau on the North Shore. If you are unsure about your materials or want a more precise quote, our team is always available to help.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Scrap Metal Pricing Explained” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23262262″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” gd_text_block_line_height=”1.2em” gd_text_block_font_size=”20px”]If you\u2019ve ever wondered why scrap metal prices never stay fixed, here\u2019s the breakdown. Several variables affect what you get paid, and these are the biggest factors:[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Commodity Type” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23262262″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” gd_text_block_line_height=”1.2em” gd_text_block_font_size=”20px”]All metals fall into two groups: ferrous (such as steel) and non-ferrous (such as copper, aluminium, and batteries). Non-ferrous metals are worth significantly more per kilogram. Even within that category, some metals carry a higher value than others. Copper is worth more than brass, and brass is worth more than aluminium.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Grade” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23262262″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” gd_text_block_line_height=”1.2em” gd_text_block_font_size=”20px”]Every metal type is traded in specific grades, and each grade has its own value on international markets. The grading system is more detailed than most people realise. The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) lists more than 200 grades, and copper alone has 14 different specifications. The grade you bring in directly affects the price you receive.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Weight” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23262262″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” gd_text_block_line_height=”1.2em” gd_text_block_font_size=”20px”]Scrap metal is bought and sold by weight, so we quote prices per kilogram or per tonne. In some cases, we quote per item if the average metal weight and non-metal content is already known, such as with hot water cylinders. The heavier your load, the higher your payout.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Market Conditions” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23262262″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” gd_text_block_line_height=”1.2em” gd_text_block_font_size=”20px”]We export all metals overseas to be processed into raw materials. Because most global markets trade in USD, the NZD to USD exchange rate affects the weekly prices we set. Commodity prices change constantly, so we adjust our rates to match current market value. We can\u2019t predict future prices, but we always offer the best available rate at the time of purchase.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Shipping Costs” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23262262″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” gd_text_block_line_height=”1.2em” gd_text_block_font_size=”20px”]Freight used to have a small impact on pricing, but shipping costs have become unpredictable since the disruptions caused by Covid-19. Because of that volatility, we now factor freight costs into pricing every week.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1773973038635{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column]