Tshwane Scrap Metal Prices - South Africa

Selling Scrap in Tshwane

Tshwane is a large city in the Gauteng region of South Africa that has population of over three million people. It has many great cultural landmarks and museums. And for those that are looking to get into the scrap metal industry in or around Tshwane it has much to offer.

We help those that are new to the scrap metal industry all the time, and after working with thousands of people there are some mistakes that are made more than any others. Follow our tips on avoiding them and getting ahead of the competition. Firstly, learn about scrap metals. So often we meet people who know nothing about different materials and how to tell them apart. Focusing too much time on the wrong materials and not making much money. Second, make sure you know the laws that govern the buying and selling scrap metal in South Africa. Below you will find more detail but make sure to know the laws before heading to the scrap yard to sell for the first time. Finally, make sure to gain as much experience in different aspects of the scrap metal industry as possible. Having many ways of acquiring materials is the one real way of making consistent profit when selling scrap metals. Follow these three tips and you will be ahead of half the people from the beginning.

The laws that govern how scrap metal can and cannot be sold around South Africa have changed over the past 10 years to reduce scrap metal theft. As mentioned above, understanding the laws is hugely important for being successful in this industry. First thing is to take ID as it is often need to sell or register with a scrap yard. New laws require documentation for some materials to be sold to scrap yards to prove that it is not stolen. This is not always the case, so the best thing to do is to speak to your local scrap yard in Tshwane to find out when you will need to bring documentation to sell them scrap metals. Make sure to visit a variety of scrap yards in Tshwane. Each will be different and it is important to find the one that best suits your needs. Our recommendation is to get know the owner. They will often provide local insider knowledge once you have been there many times.

An important thing to consider is you method for getting your hands on scrap metal. Most importantly it needs to be legal, so never take anything without direct permission from its owner. Offering a removal service is an amazing way of making money from scrap. When people get new household appliance they will be happy to give you their old one if you can take it from them. The same goes for scrap cars as they can be hard to get rid of. So if you can get cars scrapped, often owners will let you take their car for free. Building a removal business in your local area is a great way to get started and not only will it make you money, it will also help out your community. Scroll down to see the latest updated scrap metal prices for Tshwane.

Scrap Metal Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
AluminiumR42.34
Aluminium AlloyR34.25
CopperR164.55
BrassR123.83
LeadR37.22
NickelR308.84
TinR517.20
ZincR44.77

Last Updated On 2024-03-28

Scrap Aluminium Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Aluminium 1100R29.22
Aluminium 3003R29.22
Aluminium 356 Wheels (clean)R29.22
Aluminium 356 Wheels (dirty)R20.75
Aluminium 5052 ScrapR39.38
Aluminium 6061 ExtrusionsR25.83
Aluminium 6063 ExtrusionsR34.30
Aluminium 6063 Extrusions/FeR24.98
Aluminium/Cu RadiatorsR68.60
Aluminium/Cu/Fe RadiatorsR63.51
Aluminium RadiatorsR16.51
Aluminium/Fe RadiatorsR12.28
TransformersR7.20
Breakage 50% RecoveryR9.32
Chrome WheelsR27.52
E.C. WireR45.31
Litho SheetsR29.22
Mixed Turnings R16.94
MLC ClipsR28.79
Aluminium Old CastR27.95
Aluminium Old SheetR27.52
Painted SidingR27.10
UBCR28.79
Zorba 90% NFR27.52
Aluminium Cans (clean)R21.17
Aluminium Cans (dirty)R10.59

Scrap Brass Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Red BrassR84.23
Yellow BrassR79.28
Brass RodR77.39
Brass Hair WireR83.05
Brass PipeR75.50
Brass RadiatorsR64.18
Brass ShellsR71.35
Brass TurningsR72.86
BronzeR86.83
Bronze TurningsR45.30
Dirty BrassR37.75
Dirty Brass RadiatorsR37.75
Plumbers BrassR75.50
Semi-Red BrassR76.64

Scrap Copper Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
#1 Bare Bright Copper WireR144.18
#1 Copper TubingR134.56
#1 Flashing CopperR134.56
#2 Copper TubingR126.87
#2/3 Mix CopperR123.03
#3 Copper with TarR115.34
#3 Roofing CopperR119.19
Dirty Roofing CopperR111.50
Electric Motors - CopperR99.96
Enameled CopperR113.42
Insulated Copper WireR115.34
Lead Coated CopperR97.27
Silver Plated CopperR123.03
Tin Coated CopperR107.65
Tin Insulated Copper WireR107.65

Scrap Lead Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Lead BatteriesR7.72
Lead ShotR17.56
Lead Wheel WeightsR11.24
Solid LeadR23.53
Soft LeadR24.23

Scrap Zinc Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
New Zinc Die CastR27.78
Old Zinc Die CastR23.91

Scrap Gold Prices

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
9ct GoldR484.78R15,078.36
14ct GoldR756.26R23,522.44
18ct GoldR969.56R30,156.71
22ct GoldR1,184.17R36,831.81
24ct GoldR1,292.62R40,204.99

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
PalladiumR431.53R13,422.20
PlatinumR397.38R12,359.92
SilverR12.27R381.77

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

Scrap Prices for Steel per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
#1 BundleR3.88
#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 SSR11.72
301 SSR17.53
304 SS SolidR25.09
304 SS TurningR21.65
309 SSR32.65
310 SSR49.49
316 SS SolidR32.65
330 SSR80.76

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 IronR4.12
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