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Scrap Metal Recycling Blog

Guides on recycling, pricing and compliance for scrap metal sellers across Adelaide and South Australia.

Customer completing a scrap metal transaction with a licensed recycler at a scrap yard in Adelaide.

Scrap Metal Laws in South Australia & Victoria Explained

Who can sell scrap, which metals are restricted, and how licensed recyclers in South Australia and Victoria stay compliant with the law.

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Radioactive hazardous waste drums that require specialised disposal and cannot be recycled through standard scrap metal recycling.

What Items Are Not Accepted at Scrap Metal Recyclers?

Gas cylinders, hazardous materials and restricted waste — a guide to what Adelaide scrap yards can't take, and why.

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Close-up of recyclable copper electrical cables prepared for scrap metal recycling in Adelaide.

Can Electrical Cables and Wiring Be Recycled?

How cable recycling works, why copper is so valuable, and whether you need to strip the insulation before you sell.

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