Newcastle Scrap Metal Prices - Australia

Newcastle is the 8th biggest city of Australia in terms of population. Located at the mouth of the Hunter river, it is the second most populated area in the Australian state of New South Wales. It has a population of around 310 thousand people.

Newcastle has a long history of mining and later on commodities. Mining for coal started in the 19th century and later on this triggered a huge copper industry and steel industry as well. The steelworks employed 50000 people when it closed around the turn of the century and that caused a short economic downturn. Luckily the subsequent commodities boom turned things around and Newcastle is doing well again.

Getting cash for your scrap metal is still a good side business in Newcastle. However, you need to know the laws of the state. There was a lot of theft in the past in this state and regulations are tighter here than in other places of Australia. You will need to bring ID when you sell scrap metals and the dealer will need to log all details of the transaction. Scrap sales can not be paid in cash in this state.

Let's have a look at the scrap yards in this area. Beware that not all scrap yards are equally good in this region and if you have time to ask around or check reviews then do so.

Some good options for car wreckers are Samir Car Removals & Cash for Cars Newcastle and BBT Jap Parts - Auto Wreckers. Good scrap yards with decent to very good customer service are Lucky's Scrap Metals and Sell & Parker.

There are also a few really good "cash for gold" places in Newcastle such as the Hamilton Pawn Shop and several branches of Cash Converters. Note that not all Cash Converter branches are equally good - some are straight up rude and unprofessional so check the reviews of your local branch first.