Gauteng Scrap Metal Prices - South Africa

Selling Scrap in Gauteng

Gauteng is a small province that has the nickname "the place of gold". This is not a surprise given how great Gauteng is for buying and scrap metal. It has a huge population of 15 million people, the majority of whom live in Johannesburg. One of the best places in all of South Africa, with amazing scrap yards and opportunities to source great material.

The first thing that is important to be aware of is the laws that control the buying and selling of scrap metal with in South Africa. To be safe make sure to take identification and a receipt of you material if possible. These documents are needed to sell scrap metal in South Africa. To best understand the local laws and customs in Gauteng visit your local scrap yard and speak to the staff. This will give you the chance to get to know them and learn from them about the local area.

Also, don't be afraid to visit multiple scrap yards, Gauteng is full of excellent scrap yards and visiting as many as possible will help find the best scrap yard for you. If you are not sure on how to source scrap, our team recommends looking out for metals that are high in price and common. Scrap copper and scrap aluminium fit this criteria. This can be in the form of old wire, kitchen equipment, building supplies or tools. Ask around your local community for old scrap. Often people are happy for you to take things they no longer want. If you are interested in buying and selling scrap metal in other parts of South Africa then browse around our site for the best scrap metal prices. If you want to know the latest scrap metal prices in Gauteng for all types of scrap metal look below!

Scrap Metal Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
AluminiumR45.59
Aluminium AlloyR44.05
CopperR175.76
BrassR132.26
LeadR35.96
NickelR266.37
TinR594.54
ZincR47.83
Steel ScrapR6.17
Steel RebarR9.51

Last Updated On 2025-07-05

Scrap Aluminium Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Aluminium 1100R31.46
Aluminium 3003R31.46
Aluminium 356 Wheels (clean)R31.46
Aluminium 356 Wheels (dirty)R22.34
Aluminium 5052 ScrapR42.40
Aluminium 6061 ExtrusionsR27.81
Aluminium 6063 ExtrusionsR36.93
Aluminium 6063 Extrusions/FeR26.90
Aluminium/Cu RadiatorsR73.85
Aluminium/Cu/Fe RadiatorsR68.38
Aluminium RadiatorsR17.78
Aluminium/Fe RadiatorsR13.22
TransformersR7.75
Breakage 50% RecoveryR10.03
Chrome WheelsR29.63
E.C. WireR48.78
Litho SheetsR31.46
Mixed Turnings R18.24
MLC ClipsR31.00
Aluminium Old CastR30.09
Aluminium Old SheetR29.63
Painted SidingR29.18
UBCR31.00
Zorba 90% NFR29.63
Aluminium Cans (clean)R22.79
Aluminium Cans (dirty)R11.40

Scrap Brass Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Red BrassR89.97
Yellow BrassR84.68
Brass RodR82.66
Brass Hair WireR88.71
Brass PipeR80.65
Brass RadiatorsR68.55
Brass ShellsR76.21
Brass TurningsR77.82
BronzeR92.74
Bronze TurningsR48.38
Dirty BrassR40.32
Dirty Brass RadiatorsR40.32
Plumbers BrassR80.65
Semi-Red BrassR81.86

Scrap Copper Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
#1 Bare Bright Copper WireR153.99
#1 Copper TubingR143.72
#1 Flashing CopperR143.73
#2 Copper TubingR135.51
#2/3 Mix CopperR131.41
#3 Copper with TarR123.19
#3 Roofing CopperR127.30
Dirty Roofing CopperR119.09
Electric Motors - CopperR106.77
Enameled CopperR121.14
Insulated Copper WireR123.20
Lead Coated CopperR103.90
Silver Plated CopperR131.41
Tin Coated CopperR114.98
Tin Insulated Copper WireR114.98

Scrap Lead Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
Lead BatteriesR7.46
Lead ShotR16.96
Lead Wheel WeightsR10.86
Solid LeadR22.73
Soft LeadR23.41

Scrap Zinc Prices per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
New Zinc Die CastR29.68
Old Zinc Die CastR25.54

Scrap Gold Prices

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
9ct GoldR682.73R21,235.17
14ct GoldR1,065.04R33,126.30
18ct GoldR1,365.43R42,469.60
22ct GoldR1,667.65R51,869.73
24ct GoldR1,820.40R56,620.65

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
PalladiumR466.92R14,522.72
PlatinumR571.89R17,787.71
SilverR15.74R489.63

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

Scrap Prices for Steel per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
#1 BundleR3.39
#1 BushelingR3.52
#1 HMSR2.53
HMS 80/20R2.10
Sheet MetalR1.97
Shredded Auto ScrapR2.65
Structural SteelR2.50

Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Kilogram

MetalPrice Per Kilo
201 SSR10.24
301 SSR15.31
304 SS SolidR21.92
304 SS TurningR18.92
309 SSR28.52
310 SSR43.24
316 SS SolidR28.52
330 SSR70.56

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 PreparedR2.70
Scrap #2 PreparedR3.00
Scrap #1 UnpreparedR2.10
Scrap #2 UnpreparedR2.25
Scrap Auto Slabs WholeR2.40
Scrap Cast IronR3.60
Scrap DishwashersR2.40
Scrap DryersR2.40
Scrap Oversize TorchR3.30
Scrap RebarR7.21
Scrap Washing MachinesR2.40
Scrap Water HeatersR2.40

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