Johannesburg is South Africa's largest city with a population of over four million people. Before getting started buying and selling scrap metal it is important to make sure that you understand the laws that control the buying and selling of scrap metal in Johannesburg. Make sure to look up your local laws otherwise you could get a fine. ID is often need to sell large amounts of scrap metal so make sure you to take it with. Our best tip is to speak to the person running your local scrap yard. They will know all the laws and help you follow them. With the population and development in Johannesburg there has been a huge amount of investment. This leads to more spending which drives scrap metal. Often a great place to find scrap is to look out for people who want to throw away household goods that they have replaced. Often made from inexpensive materials but weigh a lot. Always be on the lookout for copper wire it is worth loads and can be acquired easily in cities with a lot of development such as Johannesburg.
Often you cannot choose what scrap metal if found. However, we can aim to find the higher priced metal. The most valuable that you are likely to find is scrap gold. As Johannesburg is home to some wealthy people there is a lot more gold. Often it is possible to buy old jewellery for less than the scrap price and make a profit. This is many of our uses get started in buying and selling scrap metal. Copper is great as it is valuable and can be found in large amounts.
Another thing to consider is the quality of the material that you find. Old rusty material is worth much less than new pure scrap. Often this can lead to over or underestimating the value of the material that we about to take to the scrap yard. This is something that those new to the industry do all the time. Overestimate the value of their material and then getting disappointed when they get to the scrap yard. The scrap yard that you choose to go to is not that important as most in Johannesburg are great and run by knowledgeable owners. Some things to consider are distance from where you work. This can save lots of time. How well you get on with the staff, having a good relationship is really important. They will provide local insider knowledge and may even give better prices. Finally it depends what materials you are selling. Some yards have expertise in a few metals and will give you a more accurate price for it. Do not be afraid to shop around until you find a scrap yard that you find. A potentially great place to earn some cash is buy scrapping old cars. The huge population of Johannesburg means there are many people looking to get rid of old cars. If you are able to take it to the scrap yard for often they will not ask for anything in return. This is how many our team here make money. To find accurate scrap metal prices in Johannesburg see below! If you want scrap metal prices in other areas of South Africa click here.
Metal | Price Per Kilo |
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Aluminium | R33.15 |
Aluminium Alloy | R27.03 |
Copper | R133.91 |
Brass | R102.04 |
Lead | R28.80 |
Nickel | R229.62 |
Tin | R403.95 |
Zinc | R40.18 |
Steel Scrap | R6.09 |
Steel Rebar | R9.07 |
Last Updated On 2021-04-21
Metal | Price Per Kilogram |
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Scrap #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | 64 |
Scrap #1 Copper Tubing | 83 |
Scrap #1 Flashing Copper | 40 |
Scrap #2 Copper Tubing | 34 |
Scrap #2/3 Mix Copper | 104 |
Scrap #3 Copper with Tar | 127 |
Scrap #3 Roofing Copper | 64 |
Scrap Aluminium Cans | 59 |
Scrap Aluminium Copper Radiators | 148 |
Scrap Aluminium Siding | 133 |
Scrap Aluminium Extrusion | 120 |
Scrap Aluminium Extrusion w/ Attachments | 51 |
Scrap Aluminium Thermopane | 69 |
Scrap Aluminium Copper Cutoffs | 65 |
Scrap Aluminium 6061 | 113 |
Scrap Aluminium 6063 | 52 |
Scrap Aluminium New Cast | 89 |
Scrap Aluminium Old Cast | 106 |
Scrap Aluminium Old Sheet | 104 |
Scrap Aluminium Wheels Clean | 142 |
Scrap Aluminium Wheels w/ Attachments | 109 |
Scrap Aluminium Turnings | 56 |
Scrap Aluminium Breakage | 126 |
Scrap Aluminium Shavings | 46 |
Scrap Aluminium Boat | 150 |
Scrap Aluminium Bumpers | 134 |
Scrap Aluminium Clips | 124 |
Scrap Aluminium Copper Coil | 42 |
Scrap Aluminium Diesel Tank | 107 |
Scrap Aluminium Engine Block | 68 |
Scrap Aluminium Litho | 148 |
Scrap Aluminium Radiators | 140 |
Scrap Aluminium Rims | 75 |
Scrap Aluminium Wire | 112 |
Scrap Aluminium Transformers | 35 |
Scrap Ballasts | 119 |
Scrap Brass (Red) | 36 |
Scrap Brass (Yellow) | 116 |
Scrap Brass Rod | 62 |
Scrap Brass Hair Wire | 90 |
Scrap Brass Pipe | 113 |
Scrap Brass Radiators | 78 |
Scrap Brass Shells | 60 |
Scrap Brass Turnings | 128 |
Scrap Bronze | 46 |
Scrap Bronze Turnings | 137 |
Scrap Car/Truck Batteries | 124 |
Scrap Catalytic Converters | 53 |
Scrap Christmas Lights | 118 |
Scrap Cast Aluminium | 88 |
Scrap Carbide | 86 |
Scrap CATV Wire | 138 |
Scrap Circuit Breakers | 137 |
Scrap Cobalt | 93 |
Scrap Communications Wire | 94 |
Scrap Compressors | 57 |
Scrap Clean ACR | 41 |
Scrap Clean Aluminium Wire | 147 |
Scrap Dirty ACR | 128 |
Scrap Dirty Aluminium Extrusion | 83 |
Scrap Dirty Aluminium Radiators | 85 |
Scrap Dirty Aluminium Turnings | 61 |
Scrap Dirty Brass | 81 |
Scrap Dirty Brass Radiators | 103 |
Scrap Dirty Roofing Copper | 92 |
Scrap Double Insulated Cable | 97 |
Scrap EC Wire | 66 |
Scrap Electric Motors - Aluminium | 131 |
Scrap Electric Motors - Copper | 73 |
Scrap Elevator Wire | 86 |
Scrap Enameled Copper | 58 |
Scrap Forktruck Battery | 33 |
Scrap F 75 | 59 |
Scrap Fire Wire | 140 |
Scrap Gold | 50 |
Scrap Hastelloy Solids | 114 |
Scrap Hastelloy Turnings | 125 |
Scrap Heliax Wire | 67 |
Scrap Inconel | 63 |
Scrap Inconel 792 | 99 |
Scrap Inconel 800 | 54 |
Scrap Inconel 825 | 56 |
Scrap Insulated Aluminium Wire | 44 |
Scrap Insulated Copper Wire | 131 |
Scrap Insulated Steel BX | 61 |
Scrap Lead Batteries | 112 |
Scrap Lead Coated Copper | 79 |
Scrap Lead Shot | 109 |
Scrap Lead Wheel Weights | 128 |
Scrap MarM247 | 102 |
Scrap Monel | 147 |
Scrap Nickel | 125 |
Scrap Non Magnetic Stainless Steel | 118 |
Scrap Painted Aluminium | 92 |
Scrap Plumbers Brass | 93 |
Scrap Prepared Aluminium | 145 |
Scrap Pewter | 115 |
Scrap Platinum | 103 |
Scrap Romex Wire | 98 |
Scrap Sealed Units | 46 |
Scrap Silver Plated Copper | 40 |
Scrap Semi-Red Brass | 126 |
Scrap Silver | 73 |
Scrap Solid Core Heliax | 147 |
Scrap Stainless Steel | 43 |
Scrap Stainless Steel Heatsinks | 83 |
Scrap Stainless Steel Sinks | 106 |
Scrap Stainless Turnings | 67 |
Scrap Starters | 100 |
Scrap Steel Case Batteries | 31 |
Scrap THHN Wire | 91 |
Scrap Tin Coated Copper | 143 |
Scrap Tin Insulated Copper Wire | 147 |
Scrap Titanium 6-4 Clips | 76 |
Scrap T-1,4,5,15 | 51 |
Scrap Tantalum (Air-Vac melt) | 118 |
Scrap Tungsten | 66 |
Scrap Tungsten Carbide | 108 |
Scrap Wiring Harness | 96 |
In the table below you'll find today's scrap gold price for the different purities of gold.
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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9ct Gold | R296.49 | R9,221.76 |
14ct Gold | R462.53 | R14,386.22 |
18ct Gold | R592.99 | R18,444.14 |
22ct Gold | R724.23 | R22,526.19 |
24ct Gold | R790.57 | R24,589.50 |
Below are today's scrap prices for silver, palladium and platinum.
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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Palladium | R928.18 | R28,869.60 |
Platinum | R395.93 | R12,314.86 |
Silver | R9.75 | R303.36 |
Precious metal prices are usually set in troy ounces. One troy ounce (Oz) is equal to around 31.1 grams.
Metal | Price Per Kilogram |
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Scrap #1 Prepared | 60 |
Scrap #2 Prepared | 30 |
Scrap #1 Unprepared | 59 |
Scrap #2 Unprepared | 31 |
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | 53 |
Scrap Busheling | 61 |
Scrap Cast Iron | 65 |
Scrap Dishwashers | 31 |
Scrap Dryers | 39 |
Scrap Oversize Torch | 30 |
Scrap Rebar | 58 |
Scrap Washing Machines | 46 |
Scrap Water Heaters | 39 |
Electronics | Price Per Kilogram |
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Scrap Back Panels | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Cellphones | |
Scrap Computer Wire | |
Scrap CPU Chips | |
Scrap CRT Monitors | |
Scrap Empty PC Servers | |
Scrap Graphics Cards | |
Scrap Hard Drives | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Hard Drive Boards | |
Scrap Laptops | |
Scrap LCD Monitors | |
Scrap Low Grade Boards | |
Scrap Mainframes | |
Scrap Memory | |
Scrap Mice | |
Scrap Motherboards | Contact 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 Equipment | Contact local scrap yard |