Weighed in front of you
You watch the load go on the scales and you see the reading yourself. Nothing gets weighed out the back.
Demolition scrap metal, binned and paid for
Structural steel, roofing, pipe and cable off demolition, strip-out and construction sites. A bin on site, free on demolition jobs over a tonne, swapped as it fills.
- Licensed operator
- Over 5 years in the trade
We buy Copper, Aluminium, Brass, Stainless steel, Steel and heavy metal, Cable and wire, Car bodies, Lead, Batteries, Electric motors, Alloy wheels, Radiators, Catalytic converters, Offcuts, Site clearance.
Why people use this yard
Paid on the spot
Settled the moment the weight is agreed. No invoice to wait on and nobody to chase next week.
Open till 6:30pm weekdays
Two hours after most Melbourne yards shut, 5pm on Saturday, and after hours by arrangement if you ring ahead.
No minimum at the yard
A boot load is weighed the same way as a truck load. Factories and industrial sites, we collect.
Demolition and site clearance
Scrap metal recycling for demolition and construction sites.
Metal Plus buys the metal that comes off Melbourne’s demolition, strip-out and construction sites: structural steel and roofing from the knock-down, copper pipe and cable from the strip-out, and reo, framing and conduit offcuts from the build. Demolition contractors, builders, strip-out crews and site managers use us so the metal leaves the site as money rather than as skip weight.
On a demolition site the usual arrangement is a scrap metal bin on the ground, free for jobs over a tonne and swapped as it fills. Plant and machinery coming out of an industrial site can be dismantled and collected. A ute load from a small job is quickest dropped at the yard in Braybrook. Every load is weighed and graded, and you are paid on the spot.
What we buy
The metal that comes off a demolition site.
Every one of these is paid for, and most of them at their own grade, so keeping them apart on site is where the money is.
Structural steel
Beams, columns, RHS, purlins and plate from the frame of the building. Heavy, usually bin work, and paid by weight at steel rates.
Scrap steel and heavy metalRoofing and cladding
Corrugated iron, Colorbond, gutters, downpipes and flashings. Light gauge, but it adds up across a roof. Lead flashing goes in its own pile.
Scrap lead flashingCopper pipe and cable
The plumbing and the wiring, pulled before the excavator reaches them. The best-paying metal on most sites, and the first thing lost in a skip.
What scrap copper is worthAluminium windows and frames
Window and door frames, shopfronts and cladding. Worth more with the glass out and kept apart from the steel.
Scrap aluminium, by gradeReo, mesh and framing
Reinforcing bar and mesh from slabs and footings, light steel framing and conduit from the build. Worth more with the concrete knocked off.
Plant and services
Switchboards, motors, pumps, ducting, cable tray and machinery out of commercial and industrial buildings. Motors and cable are graded apart from the steel.
Scrap electric motorsHow it works
How a demolition job works with us.
- 01
Tell us the job
What the metal is, roughly how much, how long you need the bin, and where it has to sit. Access matters more than people expect, so mention anything tight.
- 02
We drop the bin
Placed where you want it, as close to the work as access allows.
- 03
You fill it, we swap it
On a long job we swap a full bin for an empty one so the work never stops. On a one-off we collect it when you say it is ready.
- 04
Weighed and paid on the metal
The bin is weighed and you are paid for what was in it. This is scrap metal collection, not a waste service: the metal is paid for, not charged to take away.
Worth knowing
How to get more for demolition scrap metal.
- 01
Strip the copper first
Pull the pipe and the cable before demolition starts. Once the building is down they are mixed into the rubble, and most of their value goes with them.
- 02
Keep the metal out of the general skip
Metal in the general skip is money paid to throw away, and timber, plaster and concrete in with the metal drag down its grade. A separate metal bin keeps both clean.
- 03
Keep the grades apart
Copper, brass, aluminium and stainless each go at their own grade. A drum or a corner of the bin for each is all it takes, and it is the difference between being paid for copper and being paid for steel.
- 04
Knock the concrete off
Reo and mesh with the concrete knocked off go at a better grade than the same steel caked in it, because somebody has to clean it either way.
Weighing and payment
You watch the scales. That is the whole policy.
The single most common worry people have about selling scrap is that the weight will not be right and there is no way to check. So we took the question off the table.
- Your load is weighed where you can see it. Nothing goes out the back and comes back with a number on it.
- You get a docket with the weight on it. Written down, in your hand, before anything is settled.
- Grades are shown to you, not just quoted. If your copper is two different grades we will separate it in front of you and explain why.
- Payment is settled on the spot. Once the weight is agreed, that is it. No invoice, no waiting.
- 5+
- Years in the trade
- 4,000+
- Tonnes recycled each year
- 50
- Trucks and bins on the road
- 150+
- Collections a week
Reviews
What people actually say.
Every one of these is a real review on our Google profile, word for word. Click any of them and check.
See all reviews on Google- Tom Ison
Read Tom Ison's review on GoogleDawood is one of the nicest lads you’ll meet. Clearly communicated on the phone and was a pleasure to deal with. Had to get rid of these wheels asap and he took care of me with a fair payment.
Would highly recommend his service, easy and straightforward.
- Ben Salads
Read Ben Salads's review on GoogleGood experience, good customers service, best prices for scrap coppers in Melbourne. On the spot payments.
Good people
- Luc Tran
Read Luc Tran's review on GoogleGreat service, fast service, no issues, good pricing, They paid instantly and much better rate than other metal recyclers yard across Melbourne,
- Nathan Barca
Read Nathan Barca's review on GoogleWas looking for a scrap metal place and couldn’t find one that dealt with small amounts, Dawood from Metalplus was very quick honest and helpful, i am definitely coming back.
- Syafiq Azroy
Read Syafiq Azroy's review on GoogleI recently had an old accident-damaged car that I needed to get rid of while I was in Bendigo. After searching on Google, I found MetalPlus in Melbourne, and I’m really glad I chose them.
The whole process was smooth and hassle-free. They were professional, easy to deal with, and offered me a fair price for my car. When I dropped the car off, everything was handled quickly, and I received my payment without any issues.
I’m very happy with the service I received and would definitely recommend MetalPlus to anyone looking to sell a scrap or unwanted car. Great experience overall!
- Joseph Robinson
Read Joseph Robinson's review on GoogleGreat service, best copper price in the market Dawood helped heaps Will be back
- Max Bruton
Read Max Bruton's review on GoogleGreat service, great prices with reliability and easy to work with attitude. Will definitely be back for future business.
- Arthur Lamaris
Read Arthur Lamaris's review on GoogleGreat service. Efficient and payment received on the spot. Couldn’t recommend higher.
- Mark Killmister
Read Mark Killmister's review on GoogleFriendly staff extremely helpful good money paid for Scrap!!! highly recommend
- Benji Hibberd
Read Benji Hibberd's review on GoogleVery good service top bloke looks after his customers great experience
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Book a bin
Tell us about the job.
We come back to you with what suits it: a bin, a collection for plant, or the yard for a small load. If you would rather ask first, ring.
That is with us.
We will come back to you on the number you gave us. If it is during opening hours it is usually pretty quick.
If you would rather not wait, ring 0452 220 422.
Questions
Questions about demolition scrap.
Anything not here, ring and ask before the job starts. It costs nothing, and it can save a day.
Call 0452 220 422Is the bin free on a demolition site?
Yes, for demolition jobs over a tonne: the bin costs nothing, and you are paid for the metal that goes in it. It is swapped as it fills, so the job does not wait on us.
What do you take off a demolition site?
Any metal: structural steel, roofing and cladding, copper pipe and cable, aluminium windows, reo and mesh, ducting, switchboards, motors and plant. Keep timber, plaster, concrete and general waste out of the metal bin, because metal with rubbish through it is graded lower.
Should we strip the copper and cable before demolition?
Yes, if you can. They are the best-paying metals on most sites, and once a building is down they end up in the rubble. Pull them first, keep them in their own drum or bag, and they are paid at their own grade.
Can you dismantle plant and machinery on site?
Yes. Machinery dismantling is part of what we do on industrial sites. Ring with what it is, where it is and how a truck gets to it, and we will tell you how we would take it out.
We are a builder, not a demolition contractor. Does this suit us?
Yes. A construction site throws off reo, mesh, framing, conduit and cable every week, and a bin on site, swapped as it fills, keeps it out of the general skip. On a small job, a ute load is quickest at the yard, where there is no minimum.
How quickly can you swap a bin?
It depends on where the site is and what the trucks are doing that day. Ring and we will tell you what we can do rather than promise a window we cannot hold. On a long job, a standing swap means you rarely need to ring at all.
Can we get cash for demolition scrap metal?
You are paid on the spot for every bin and every load, once the weight is agreed. That is what most people searching for cash for scrap want to know. How a scrap metal dealer in Victoria may pay is set by state law, the same for every yard, and our page on the law explains it.
What is demolition scrap metal worth?
It depends on the mix. Structural steel and roofing are paid by weight at steel rates, so the volume is what makes them worth it; copper, brass, aluminium and cable each pay far more per kilo, which is why keeping them apart matters most. Ring or send a photo and we will tell you what to expect.
Other ways to do it
Not the right fit?
Drop off at the yard
Pull in, get weighed, get paid. No appointment and no minimum. We are open until 6:30pm on weekdays and 5pm on Saturday, and after hours by arrangement.
Read moreIndustrial pickup
For factories and industrial sites across Greater Melbourne. Tell us what the site produces and roughly how much, and we will bring the right truck.
Read moreBins for bigger jobs
Scrap bins dropped on site for jobs over a tonne. Factories, demolition, construction and site clearance. We swap them out as they fill.
Read moreGot metal sitting there doing nothing?
Ring us and we will tell you what it is worth and whether it is worth bringing in. Takes two minutes and it costs you nothing to ask.