Most people know that building site offcuts and demolition waste can be recycled for cash, but there’s plenty of scrap metal sitting around the average Queensland home that can also be turned into money. If you’re having a garage clean-out, moving house or just tired of looking at junk in the shed, it’s worth knowing what Action Metal Recyclers will accept.
White goods
Old fridges, washing machines, dryers, ovens and dishwashers are all made up largely of metal. Rather than paying someone to take them to the tip, bring them to us and get paid. For a full breakdown of what’s accepted, read our post on recycling white goods.
Car batteries
Dead car batteries that have been sitting in the shed are still worth money. The lead inside them makes them one of the easier items to recycle for quick cash. See our guide on how to recycle a car battery for cash for the process.
Old hot water systems
Electric and gas hot water systems contain a decent amount of copper and steel, which is why they’re a favourite item with people doing house renovations. Bring in your old hot water systems and recycle them for cash with our team at Action Metal Recyclers.
Radiators
If you’ve pulled a radiator out of an old car or an air conditioning unit, it’s worth more than you might think. Radiators usually contain a mix of copper and brass. Our team explains more in why you should recycle radiators. Scrap your old radiators for cash with Action Metal Recyclers.
Taps, fittings and old plumbing
Old brass taps, valves, and copper pipework from bathroom and kitchen renovations are high-value items. A full set of fittings from one renovation can add up to a surprising sum. Our blog on recycling brass for cash has more details.
Aluminium pans, cans, and outdoor furniture
Old aluminium pots and pans, broken garden furniture, and BBQ frames are all accepted. Drink cans aren’t the highest earner per item, but if you’ve been saving them they do add up. Scrap aluminium for cash with Action Metal Recyclers.
Tools and shed clean-outs
Broken lawnmowers, old power tools, rusty hand tools, lengths of steel pipe or mesh left over from projects, and general scrap from the back shed all have value.
Stainless steel
Old sinks, range hoods and kitchen benchtops contain stainless steel, which is weighed and paid separately from regular steel. You can scrap stainless steel with us at Action Metal Recyclers.
How to get paid for your scrap metal
Bring your items into any of our Queensland yards, or if you’ve got a bigger clean-out, book our Weigh and Pay mobile service. For larger clear-outs, a scrap metal bin is the easiest option. We will weigh and value your scrap metal, then pay you on the spot. It is as easy as that.
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