Urban Copper Recycling

Don’t let selling your non-ferrous scrap metal turn into a guessing game. Whether you’re a tradie tidying up copper offcuts at the end of a job, a plumber with unwanted pipe and brass fittings to sell, or a business with an ongoing stream of metal waste, Urban Copper Recycling makes recycling easy, honest and quick – and you’ll get paid.

We buy non-ferrous metals (copper, brass, aluminium, lead, and stainless steel) from across Parramatta and Western Sydney. Everything’s weighed on accurate scales in front of you and you’ll be paid straight into your bank account.

What to read next: Everything you need to know about recycling your scrap metal in Parramatta.

Why Parramatta Residents and Tradies Trust Urban Copper Recycling

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Parramatta is a hotspot for scrap copper. Parramatta is one of Sydney’s fastest-growing commercial and industrial areas which means lots of electrical, plumbing and construction work is happening – and high-value non-ferrous scrap coming with it.

What makes us different to the dozens of ‘recyclers’ on Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree? We do the simple things right. Accurate weighing. Up-to-date market prices. No bullshit.

  • Transparent pricing that reflects the current metal market. We’re not shy to explain what you’re being paid for and why.
  • Honest scales. We weigh every load on calibrated equipment with your full view.
  • Safe, fast payment. Because we pay electronically into your nominated bank account, there’s no dodgy cash handling.
  • Focus on non-ferrous metals. We don’t have a yard full of scrap tyres or hunks of concrete waiting to drag down your price. We’re experts in high-value non-ferrous metals.

For a quick quote or question about a specific load, give us a call on 0412 500 063.

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How Does Scrap Metal Recycling Work?

We promise to keep it as simple as possible. Here’s what you can expect when you sell your scrap metal to us.

Give us a call

Simply call us on 0412 500 063 to confirm our current pricing and either drop your metal off or arrange a pickup.

Bring it in or book a pickup

Drop off your metal load or we’ll come to you! For larger volumes we offer FREE pickups.

We’ll weigh and price your load

All your metal will be sorted, graded, and weighed through transparent scales.

You’ll get paid

 Payment will be made via bank transfer to your nominated bank account.

What Scrap Metal Do We Buy in Parramatta?

We only buy non-ferrous scrap metal. The simple definition of non-ferrous is any metal that doesn’t contain iron. These types of metals typically have higher value than ferrous metals (which do contain iron). If you’re ever unsure if we buy something, give us a call. We’ll know straight away.

The following non-ferrous metals are what we’re after:

  • Copper – bright, clean copper, tinned copper, and heavy gauge copper (including pipe, wire and offcuts)
  • Brass – taps, fittings, valves or mixed scrap brass
  • Aluminium – aluminium extrusions, sheet, or cast aluminium
  • Lead – lead sheet, flashing or offcuts
  • Stainless steel – 304 and 316 stainless steel grades

Here are some common trade sources of metal around Parramatta:

  • Copper pipe, tube, and cylinders
  • Electrical cable and wiring offcuts
  • Brass plumbing fittings and valves
  • Copper and aluminium debris from HVAC and refrigeration
  • Aluminium extrusion and offcuts from fabrication

Please note we do not buy steel, cast iron, whitegoods or household appliances.

Photo ID & Secure Payment: What You Need To Know

There are a couple of legal requirements that allow the scrap metal industry to operate legitimately in NSW. We feel it’s only fair to let our customers know what they are up front.

A valid photo ID is required when selling your scrap metal

When selling your scrap metal, sellers are legally required to provide valid photo identification. This can be an Australian driver licence, passport, or another approved government-issued photo ID card. This is common practice across many industries in Australia, and it helps to ensure the scrap metal industry stays legit.

All payments will be made by Bank Transfer

Cash payments for scrap metal are not legal in NSW. All payments will be made securely into your nominated bank account. This helps keep all transactions traceable and above board.

That’s pretty much it. Just remember to bring your photo ID and your bank details and we’ll take care of the rest.

Scrap Metal Recycling Parramatta & Surrounding Suburbs

Urban Copper Recycling operates in Parramatta and the Greater Western Sydney region. We’re happy to service most suburbs in Western Sydney, including:

  • Harris Park
  • Westmead
  • North Parramatta
  • Rosehill
  • Granville
  • Merrylands
  • And many more!

Whether you have a one-off trade cleanup or steady commercial quantities to sell, we’re here to help.

If you’re looking to sell larger quantities or regular amounts of copper, brass or aluminium, we can work out a collection arrangement so you don’t have to bear the burden of transporting it to us.

Ready to Sell Your Scrap Metal?

Got copper, brass or aluminium that you’d like to sell? Bring it down to Urban Copper Recycling. We’ll weigh your load through honest scales and pay you the exact amount straight into your bank account.

Give us a call today on 0412 500 063  to see our current pricing or to arrange a pickup from Parramatta or anywhere else in Western Sydney.

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    ASKED QUESTIONS

    Which metals get the best price for scrap metal in Parramatta?

    Copper normally has the highest value, followed closely by brass, then aluminium. We’ll always pay you more for clean, sorted copper than mixed/degraded metal. Contact us today on 0412 500 063 to find out the current rate.

    Do I have to give you ID to sell my scrap metal?

    Yes. When you sell your scrap metal to Urban Copper Recycling, we’re required by law to collect a valid, government-issued photo ID from you (driver's license, passport, etc.). This is a requirement under the Scrap Metal Industry Act 2016 (NSW) for all scrap metal sellers and helps to keep our industry above board.

    How do you pay for scrap metal?

    All payments are made securely into your nominated bank account via bank transfer. Under the Scrap Metal Industry Act 2016 (NSW), cash payments for scrap metal are illegal.

    Do you buy steel or whitegoods?

    No — we specialise in non-ferrous metals. We don’t buy steel, iron, whitegoods or general household appliances.

    Can you collect large loads of scrap metal in Parramatta?

    Yep! For larger volumes of copper, brass or aluminium, we are more than happy to collect it from you. Just give us a call on 0412 500 063 to organise.