Garage Battery Cleanout
“I was really worried about how to get rid of the batteries in my garage when I found H&Z. They took care of the batteries and provided excellent cashback on it on the spot too. Made my day.”
M
Minah
South Australia
South Australia & Mildura VIC
Welcome to H&Z Scrap Metal
We Turn Trash Into Treasure.
We provide comprehensive metal recycling for various metals, scrap cars and batteries. With fast-processed payouts, quick assessments and an easy process, recycling has been made easier with H&Z Scrap Metal.
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Services We Provide at H&Z Scrap Metal
Comprehensive metal recycling for various metals, scrap cars and batteries — with fast-processed payouts, quick assessments and an easy process across South Australia and Mildura.
Catalytic Converter Grading
Your old vehicle exhaust parts are worth much more money than you think. Catalytic converters contain highly precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium. We utilize precise factory grading catalogs to identify the exact value of your converter unit, ensuring you secure the highest legitimate market valuation for your parts.
- Platinum, palladium & rhodium
- Precise factory grading catalogs
- Highest legitimate valuation
Cash for Cars
Got an old car that grumbles whenever you hit the pedal, a smashed sedan taking up space, or a rusted-out van that refuses to start? We buy vehicles in absolutely any condition, running or dead, wrecked or intact. We come straight to your property, hook it up to our tow truck, manage the paperwork, and hand you top cash on the spot.
- Any condition — running or dead
- We tow & handle the paperwork
- Top cash on the spot
Copper Scrap Buying
Copper is undoubtedly the king of the scrap yard world, and we treat it with the royal economic status it deserves. We accept bright shiny electrical copper wire, copper tubing, burnt copper hair, PVC-insulated cables, and heavy copper plates. Our team grades your copper with years of experience on the spot, ensuring premium, top-tier market rates.
- Wire, tubing, cables & plates
- Expert on-the-spot grading
- Premium, top-tier market rates
Brass Scrap Payouts
Got old plumbing valves, marine fittings, brass ornaments, or water meters? Brass is a heavy, dense alloy that carries immense value in metal recycling. Bring in your clean or mixed brass scrap, and we will weigh it transparently on our certified digital scales — turning old plumbing teardowns and industrial hardware into high-value returns.
- Valves, fittings & water meters
- Clean or mixed brass scrap
- Transparent certified weighing
Aluminium Scrap Recycling
Aluminium is everywhere, but it belongs in our yard, not your rubbish bin. We accept aluminium window frames, old drink cans, alloy car rims, sheet aluminium, and manufacturing offcuts. It is lightweight, incredibly easy to collect, and stacks up to a very tidy profit. Drop it off today and trade your scrap for instant cash.
- Frames, cans, rims & sheet
- Commercial & residential offcuts
- Trade your scrap for instant cash
Used Car Battery Recycling
Do not let old car batteries rot in the corner of your garage or warehouse. They are packed with lead and toxic acids, but they are also highly recyclable and worth an instant cash payout. We safely accept and process lead-acid batteries from cars, trucks, motorcycles, and boats. Keep the South Australian soil clean and walk away with a heavier wallet.
- Cars, trucks, motorcycles & boats
- Safe lead-acid processing
- Instant cash payout
General Metal Scrap Solutions
If your scrap metal collection does not fit neatly into one single category, don't sweat it. Our general metal scrap service handles absolutely everything else. We buy ferrous metals like iron, structural steel beams, and roofing iron, plus non-ferrous household items like stainless steel sinks, old wire fencing, and industrial turnings. No load is ever too massive or too messy.
- Ferrous & non-ferrous metals
- Household to industrial scrap
- No load too big or too messy
Not sure if we take it? Just give us a call — we're happy to help.
Get a Free Quote TodayHow Our Process Works
A process as simple as one, two, three. From gathering your scrap to walking away with cash in hand.
Step 01: Gather Your Metal Stash
Take a look around your property, warehouse, or job site and round up anything made of metal, including automotive parts and old batteries. Not sure if it is valuable? Here is a quick pro-tip: if a magnet sticks to it, it is ferrous metal (like steel or iron). If a magnet does not stick to it, it is non-ferrous metal (like copper, brass, or aluminium). Non-ferrous metals are generally worth much more money, but we love and buy them both!
Step 02: Choose Your Delivery Method
We offer two convenient options to suit your situation:
- Drive-In Drop-OffLoad up your car, ute, or trailer and drive straight into our clean, organized yard. Our friendly team will guide you onto the scales, help you unload the heavy items, and get you sorted out immediately.
- Schedule a PickupGot an absolute mountain of iron, massive industrial machinery, or a junk car that won't move? Simply utilise our convenient scrap metal collection service and let our heavy fleet do the heavy lifting for you.
Step 03: Get Scaled and Paid
Once your items are separated and weighed on our highly accurate, regularly calibrated digital scales, we calculate your total value. For scrap cars and auto parts, we use industry-standard catalog pricing to ensure accuracy. We print out a clear, detailed receipt showing the exact breakdown of weights and material types. You walk away with a lighter vehicle, a cleaner property, and a heavier bank account. It really is that simple. At H&Z Scrap Metal, we provide the best price for scrap metal all across Southern Australia.
At H&Z Scrap Metal, we provide the best price for scrap metal all across South Australia — and every load helps power Australia's circular economy.
Service Areas
We provide free scrap metal pickup across South Australia and into Mildura, VIC. Don't see your town? Give us a call — we may still be able to help.
Adelaide
South Australia
Mount Gambier
South Australia
Mount Barker
South Australia
Gawler
South Australia
Aldinga Beach
South Australia
Port Pirie
South Australia
Bordertown
South Australia
Mildura
Victoria
Ready to book a pickup? See our guide on where to sell scrap metal in Adelaide.
Call +61 469 906 500About H&Z Scrap Metal
Let's be honest for a second — that giant, rusted pile of old pipes, twisted copper cables, and ancient machinery sitting in your yard or warehouse isn't doing anyone any favors. It is taking up valuable real estate, catching cobwebs, and acting as an absolute eyesore. But where you see an annoying weekend cleanup project, we see a literal goldmine. Or, more accurately, a coppermine, steelmine, and aluminummine.
At H&Z Scrap Metal, we are the premier scrap metal buyer across South Australia. We are here to clear your space, save the planet, and put a heavy stack of cash right back into your wallet — see why responsible recycling matters for future generations.
Whether you are a homeowner cleaning out a cluttered garage or an industrial site manager overseeing tons of manufacturing leftovers, we make the entire recycling process fast, transparent, and surprisingly fun — making you earn cash for scrap metal. New to recycling? Read our guide on where to sell scrap metal in Adelaide.
- Licensed & fully insured operators
- Cash paid on collection — no waiting
- Free pickup service, no hidden fees
- Competitive rates based on live metal prices
- Residential, commercial & industrial collections
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Metals Accepted
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What We Buy
We accept a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals — from single items to full site clearances. Cash paid on the spot.
Copper
All gradesBare bright, #1 & #2 wire, pipe, fittings, mixed copperCash paid on collection
Brass
Yellow & red brassFittings, valves, taps, shell casings, mixed brassCash paid on collection
Aluminium
Clean & mixedExtrusions, wheels, cans, frames, insulated wireCash paid on collection
Steel & Iron
Ferrous metalsStructural steel, cast iron, sheet metal, machineryCash paid on collection
Catalytic Converters
All makes & modelsPetrol, diesel & hybrid — DPFs also acceptedCash paid on collection
Cash for Cars
Any conditionWritten-off, flood, damaged or just unwanted vehiclesCash paid on collection
Car Batteries
Lead-acid12V automotive, truck & motorcycle batteriesCash paid on collection
Lead
Pure & mixedLead sheets, pipes, weights, flashings & cable sheathingCash paid on collection
Not sure if we take it?
Give us a call — if it's metal, there's a good chance we'll take it, even rusty scrap metal. See what we can't accept, or learn why scrap metal grades affect your payout. Curious which metal pays best? Check out our highest paying scrap metal guide.
Our Work in the Field
A glimpse of the metals we collect and the sites we service across South Australia and Mildura.
All metals collected responsibly — licensed, insured & eco-friendly.
What Our Customers Say
Real pickups, real results. Hear from customers across South Australia.
Scrap Copper Pickup
“This huge chunk of scrap copper was just rotting away in my garage for weeks. A friend of mine suggested contacting these guys. I think it was the best decision of my life.”
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David
South Australia
Home Renovation Clearout
“I got a home renovation last month, and my place was basically a landfill full of window fittings and fencing wires, completely useless for me at least. H&Z did wonders for my space, cashing me an excellent payback in return. A win-win honestly.”
G
George
South Australia
Cash for an Old Car
“I bought a new car and the rates to sell my old one weren't quite settling with me. Heard about this recycling service online. These guys dismantled my car and literally found treasure inside. I made more money off of it than I could've ever made by simply selling it online.”
L
Lin
South Australia
Mixed Scrap Collection
“My family had a bunch of scrap, a little bit of this, a little bit of that, and we were afraid recycling companies wouldn't accept a mix of different metals. H&Z stepped in like a superhero in movies. Literally swooped away all the junk within just two days.”
F
Fateema
South Australia
Stress-Free House Move
“Shifting houses with a newborn had already taken whatever stamina my wife and I had left. Sorting the scrap and taking it to get recycled was a nightmare on its own. These guys stepped in like family, transported the scrap and gave a pretty generous return. Really satisfied.”
J
Jarvis
South Australia
Why Recycle?
A process as simple as one, two, three — yet still people question:
“Why go through all that trouble to just put trash in its place?”
The answer lies within ourselves — would we truly want to leave our kids in the scarcity of metals that we consider trash today? Every rusted pipe, copper wire, and old car battery discarded in a landfill is a stolen resource from the future, forcing the next generation to strip an already exhausted planet for fresh ore.
By taking a few moments to recycle today, we are not just cleaning up our backyards or chasing a quick payout; we are actively breaking the cycle of waste and protecting our kids' future. True environmental heroics start with changing how we view the things we throw away, proving that what looks like worthless junk right now is actually the foundation of a sustainable tomorrow.
Your recycled metal saves an animal, a habitat and a future life — read why responsible scrap metal recycling is important for future generations.
This is not just a hassle; rather a beautiful investment disguised as protection for the upcoming. See how scrap metal recycling reduces waste in Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our scrap metal pickup service.
Do I need to bring my ID to sell scrap metal?
Yes, absolutely! To comply with South Australian scrap metal laws and keep things 100% above board, we require a valid government-issued photo ID (like a driver's licence or passport). It is a quick scan at the counter, and then we can get you paid immediately.
How do you calculate the price for my scrap?
We weigh your materials on our certified, regularly calibrated digital scales right in front of you. Prices are calculated per kilogram based on the specific type of metal and the current global market rates for that day.
Can I get paid in cash for my scrap metal?
Under local regulations, payment methods depend on the specific materials and transaction types. We offer lightning-fast electronic bank transfers and on-the-spot payment options that fully comply with South Australian laws, ensuring you get your money without any unnecessary delays.
When will I receive my cash payout?
At H&Z Scrap Metal, we provide instant payouts for your scrap. Once your scrap is brought in, it is assessed for quality and flaws, then weighed on highly accurate digital scaling systems. A price is determined according to current market rates, and your payment is processed on the spot and handed over to you without any stress or delays.
What kind of scrap do you accept?
We accept all sorts of scrap metals, including copper scrap, aluminium scrap, brass scrap, old cars, catalytic converters, car batteries, and general metal scrap.
How do I maximise my profit on scrap?
A little cleaning can make your scrap skyrocket in value and double the profit amount. Separate ferrous from non-ferrous metals, sort according to grades, and strip contaminants completely off your scrap. This can significantly boost your payout with the same scrap that was low-profit before.
Still have questions? Call us on +61 469 906 500 — we're happy to help.
Get In Touch
Looking for scrap buyers near you? Contact H&Z Scrap Metal today and get the best price for your scrap with an entirely stress-free recycling process. Contact us and get your quote now.
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