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MetalBase

For sparkies, plumbers, mechanics and the weekend clean-out

Public & trade drop-off

Drive on, weigh in, get paid. No appointment, no minimum load, and the same posted rate whether you turn up with a ute tray or a trailer of copper.

What you get

How it works in practice

Every arrangement is written down before it starts — what turns up, how often, what it’s worth and what you receive on paper.

Two workers loading heavy material onto the back of a truck
One posted rate for everyone
The price on the board is the price you get. Regular trade can open an account for volume rates, but nobody gets a worse deal for turning up once.
Graded before it's tipped
A grader tells you what your load is before it hits the pile. If you disagree, ask for the XRF gun — that is what it is there for.
Paid cash on the spot
Cash in your hand at the weighbridge, against the grade on your docket. Ask for an electronic transfer instead and you'll get one — either way the load is ID'd and docketed.
Bring photo ID
A licensed second-hand dealer must record the seller and the vehicle on every transaction. A driver licence is enough. It keeps stolen metal out of the supply chain.

From first call to first rebate

Usually two to three weeks, faster if the site is already segregated.

  1. 01

    Site walk

    We look at where the metal is actually generated, not where the bin currently sits.

  2. 02

    Written proposal

    Bin plan, swap frequency, indicative rates and the reporting you'll receive.

  3. 03

    Equipment on site

    Bins and signage delivered, crews inducted, first collection scheduled.

  4. 04

    Reconciliation

    Tonnage by grade against the index, rebate paid on a fixed day.

Ready to talk about public & trade drop-off?

Send through your site details and rough volumes. We'll come back inside one business day with a written proposal and indicative rates.