Ethekwini/Durban Scrap Metal Prices - South Africa

Selling Scrap in Ethekwini/Durban

Durban is well known it amazing subtropical climate and port, which is the largest in South Africa. With a population of three and a half million people it is the third largest city in all of South Africa. Tourism is a huge part of Durban's economy which is a boost to the scrap metal industry as tourism boosts spending. If you are new to scrap metal industry and want to start selling scrap metal in Durban then we are here to help. There are mistakes that you should avoid that many beginners make. First is the law we will go into more detail below but make you understand the laws for buying and selling scrap metal in South Africa and the local Durban customs. Next is make sure to gain as much knowledge as possible. So many people get into the industry without a real knowledge of the materials they are dealing with. Finally, make sure to try as many different way of getting scrap metal as possible and doing as many different thing is the best approach. This will mean that you never run out of metal to sell.

Laws that control the scrap metal industry in South Africa can be difficult to understand. As the country has become more developed scrap metal theft has been an increasing issue. To combat this there are laws in place to make it more difficult to buy or sell stolen scrap metal in Durban. Firstly you will need ID to sell scrap metal in South Africa. This can be annoying but any good scrap yard will not sell to you if you do not have ID. Secondly is that in some cases you will need to take some form of documentation with you to prove that the scrap metal was acquired legally. This is often difficult. Our suggestion is for you to go speak to a local scrap yard and ask them exactly what you need to sell scrap metal before going out and finding some metal to sell.

From speaking to our staff in South Africa we know that Durban is a great place to buy and sell scrap metal because it has so many great scrap yards around. We don't like to recommend specific scrap yards as it depends too much on what part of the city you are in. Our recommendation is that you try all your local scrap yards. Speak to the owners and find out which gives the best prices for what materials and customer service. Often different scrap yards specialize in different material so it may be best to have a few that you regularly visit. Although, prices should all be the same so if you know a scrap yard has much lower prices stay away from it.

Finding scrap metal in Durban should not be too tough as it is such a large and wealthy city. Two great options that anyone can do are house hold appliances and scrap cars. Many people will buy a new fridge or cooker and need to get rid of their old one. Often they will give to you for free if you can take it away. Scrapping cars in a favorite of mine as it is quick and there always people out there needing to get rid of an old car. Click here if you are looking for the latest scrap metal prices from around South Africa. Scroll down to see the most up to date scrap metal prices in Durban.

Scrap Metal Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
AluminiumR49.36
Aluminium AlloyR34.55
CopperR186.85
BrassR141.89
LeadR41.70
NickelR359.78
TinR618.39
ZincR54.61

Last Updated On 2024-04-26

Scrap Aluminium Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Aluminium 1100R34.06
Aluminium 3003R34.06
Aluminium 356 Wheels (clean)R34.06
Aluminium 356 Wheels (dirty)R24.18
Aluminium 5052 ScrapR45.90
Aluminium 6061 ExtrusionsR30.11
Aluminium 6063 ExtrusionsR39.98
Aluminium 6063 Extrusions/FeR29.12
Aluminium/Cu RadiatorsR79.96
Aluminium/Cu/Fe RadiatorsR74.04
Aluminium RadiatorsR19.25
Aluminium/Fe RadiatorsR14.31
TransformersR8.39
Breakage 50% RecoveryR10.86
Chrome WheelsR32.08
E.C. WireR52.81
Litho SheetsR34.06
Mixed Turnings R19.74
MLC ClipsR33.56
Aluminium Old CastR32.58
Aluminium Old SheetR32.08
Painted SidingR31.59
UBCR33.56
Zorba 90% NFR32.08
Aluminium Cans (clean)R24.68
Aluminium Cans (dirty)R12.34

Scrap Brass Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Red BrassR96.52
Yellow BrassR90.84
Brass RodR88.68
Brass Hair WireR95.17
Brass PipeR86.52
Brass RadiatorsR73.54
Brass ShellsR81.76
Brass TurningsR83.49
BronzeR99.49
Bronze TurningsR51.90
Dirty BrassR43.26
Dirty Brass RadiatorsR43.26
Plumbers BrassR86.52
Semi-Red BrassR87.82

Scrap Copper Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
#1 Bare Bright Copper WireR163.71
#1 Copper TubingR152.79
#1 Flashing CopperR152.80
#2 Copper TubingR144.06
#2/3 Mix CopperR139.70
#3 Copper with TarR130.97
#3 Roofing CopperR135.34
Dirty Roofing CopperR126.61
Electric Motors - CopperR113.51
Enameled CopperR128.79
Insulated Copper WireR130.97
Lead Coated CopperR110.45
Silver Plated CopperR139.70
Tin Coated CopperR122.24
Tin Insulated Copper WireR122.24

Scrap Lead Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Lead BatteriesR8.65
Lead ShotR19.67
Lead Wheel WeightsR12.59
Solid LeadR26.36
Soft LeadR27.15

Scrap Zinc Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
New Zinc Die CastR33.88
Old Zinc Die CastR29.16

Scrap Gold Prices

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
9ct GoldR517.76R16,104.10
14ct GoldR807.72R25,123.02
18ct GoldR1,035.54R32,208.95
22ct GoldR1,264.74R39,337.79
24ct GoldR1,380.56R42,940.33

In the table above you'll find today's scrap gold price for the different purities of gold. Scrap gold prices (as well as scrap prices for other precious metals) are usually set in troy ounces.
One troy ounce (Oz) is equal to around 31.1 grams.

Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
PalladiumR442.36R13,758.90
PlatinumR405.24R12,604.43
SilverR13.78R428.58

Above are today's scrap prices for silver, palladium and platinum.

Scrap Prices for Steel per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
#1 BundleR3.89
#1 BushelingR4.03
#1 HMSR2.90
HMS 80/20R2.40
Sheet MetalR2.26
Shredded Auto ScrapR3.04
Structural SteelR2.86

Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
201 SSR11.73
301 SSR17.53
304 SS SolidR25.10
304 SS TurningR21.66
309 SSR32.66
310 SSR49.51
316 SS SolidR32.66
330 SSR80.79

Above are today's prices for stainless steel. Stainless steel is very much in demand currently due to it's use in construction.

Scrap Prices for other Ferrous Metals per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Scrap #1 PreparedR3.09
Scrap #2 PreparedR3.43
Scrap #1 UnpreparedR2.40
Scrap #2 UnpreparedR2.58
Scrap Auto Slabs WholeR2.75
Scrap Cast IronR4.13
Scrap DishwashersR2.75
Scrap DryersR2.75
Scrap Oversize TorchR3.78
Scrap RebarR8.25
Scrap Washing MachinesR2.75
Scrap Water HeatersR2.75

Scrap Electronics Prices per Kilogram

ElectronicsPrice Per Kilo
Scrap Back PanelsContact local scrap yard
Scrap Cellphones
Scrap Computer Wire
Scrap CPU Chips
Scrap CRT Monitors
Scrap Empty PC Servers
Scrap Graphics Cards
Scrap Hard DrivesContact local scrap yard
Scrap Hard Drive Boards
Scrap Laptops
Scrap LCD Monitors
Scrap Low Grade Boards
Scrap Mainframes
Scrap Memory
Scrap Mice
Scrap MotherboardsContact local scrap yard
Scrap Non-Green PC Boards
Scrap PC Boards
Scrap PC Tower
Scrap Power Supplies
Scrap Printers/Fax Machines
Scrap Servers
Scrap Speakers
Scrap Telecom EquipmentContact local scrap yard