If you are searching for scrap metal recyclers near me in Melbourne, here is the plain answer: we come to you. Metal Group Recycling is a mobile collection service. You send photos of your metal and your suburb, we confirm whether we can collect, and we arrange a pickup. The metal is weighed, the price is confirmed, and payment is made on the spot.
We do not operate a public drop-off yard. So there is no site to drive to, and no gate price to guess before you leave home.
Key takeaways
We are a mobile collection service across Melbourne, not a public drop-off yard.
We collect ferrous and non-ferrous metals, from a single item to a full site load.
Pickup is free, and same-day collection is often possible.
Metal is always weighed and the price confirmed before any payment.
We do not promise fixed payouts or guarantee a pickup time.
What ‘scrap metal recyclers near me’ actually means in Melbourne
Most people who type scrap metal recyclers near me are picturing a yard they can drive to and unload at. That is a reasonable assumption. It is not how we work.
We do not run a public drop-off yard. We run a truck that comes to your home, workshop, factory or building site, loads the metal, and takes it away for processing.
This changes two things for you. First, you never have to load, strap down or transport heavy metal yourself. Second, the price is not fixed at a counter before anyone has seen the load. It is set after the metal is on the scale.
For scrap metal recycling near me searches, that distinction is the whole point. A mobile service suits households with a one-off clean-up and businesses with ongoing scrap. It does not suit someone who wants to drive a trailer to a fixed location and self-unload. If that is what you want, your local council resource recovery centre may be a better fit. Sustainability Victoria points households to council drop-off points for bulky metal, and asks that metal items stay out of kerbside bins.
Metals we collect and pay cash for
People often search for cash for scrap metal near me meaning same-day payment for metal they no longer want. We collect both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Ferrous metals (containing iron or steel) can include:
Structural steel, beams and offcuts
Reo mesh and reinforcing bar
Roofing sheets, guttering and shed frames
Whitegoods such as fridges, washing machines and ovens
Car bodies, engine blocks and cast iron items
Non-ferrous metals (no iron content) can include:
Copper pipe, cabling and wire
Aluminium window frames, extrusions and cans
Brass fittings and taps
Stainless steel sinks, benches and tubing
Lead flashing and lead-acid batteries
Alloy wheels
One legal point on the word “cash”. Victorian law bans second-hand dealers from paying physical cash for scrap metal. Payment must be made by a non-transferable cheque or an electronic funds transfer, and dealers must keep detailed transaction records. Buying or selling scrap metal for cash can attract significant penalties (Consumer Affairs Victoria).
So treat cash for scrap metal near me as a promise of immediate payment at the confirmed rate, not banknotes. We confirm the exact payment method with you before the pickup is booked. Where a site-level approval or permission applies to our operations, the current details are available on request [insert EPA permission or licence number].
How to find out if we collect in your suburb
Coverage is decided suburb by suburb, not by straight-line distance. We run collections across metropolitan Melbourne and the surrounding growth areas.
Suburbs we are commonly asked about include Mill Park, Brunswick, Bundoora, Campbellfield, Reservoir, Cranbourne, Hallam, Laverton, Doveton, Williamstown, Keysborough, Dandenong, Frankston, Bentleigh, Mentone, Springvale, Footscray, Carrum Downs, Mordialloc, Brighton and Pakenham.
The quickest way to check is to send your suburb with your photos. Do not guess the metal type, and do not guess whether we cover you. Tell us what is there and we will confirm either way.
When you send photos, make them useful:
Take them in daylight, not in a dim garage.
Photograph the whole item, then a close-up of any label, stamp or marking.
Show the quantity, not just one piece. A stack of ten pipes looks different from one.
Include the collection point, so we can see access, stairs or a tight driveway.
If you are unsure what a metal is, photograph it and say so. We would rather identify it from a photo than have you tell us it is copper when it is not.
How mobile collection requests work
The process is deliberately simple. There are five steps, and none of them require a payment up front.
Send your photos and your suburb. Tell us roughly what the metal is and where it is sitting.
We check coverage and access. We confirm whether your suburb is on our run and whether the load can be collected safely.
We confirm a collection window. We give you a window rather than a guaranteed minute, and we will tell you if the job needs a larger vehicle.
We weigh the metal on site. The weight and the grade are recorded, and the price is confirmed before payment.
We pay and remove the load. Payment follows the confirmed price, and the metal is taken away for processing.
We do not promise a fixed payout before a load is seen, and we do not guarantee a pickup time. Loads are affected by traffic, access, weather and the size of the items.
What affects the price you are paid
The price you are offered is not a single number for “scrap metal”. It depends on what is actually in the load and where the market sits on the day. The main factors are:
Metal type. Copper, brass and aluminium are worth more than steel. Mixed loads are graded, not averaged.
Weight. Every load is weighed. Estimated weights are not used for payment.
Cleanliness and preparation. Clean, sorted metal pays better than contaminated or tangled material.
Market rate. Metal prices move with global markets. A quote from last month is not a quote for this week.
Access and load size. A tight driveway or a second-floor unit changes the handling, not the metal.
Because prices move, we confirm the rate after weighing rather than publishing a standing list. That keeps the number honest on the day you are paid.
Residential and commercial pickups
Residential pickups
Households usually call us after a renovation, a shed clean-out, a deceased estate or an appliance replacement. Single items are fine. So are small mixed loads.
You do not need to dismantle anything before we arrive, and you do not need to sort it into separate piles. If the metal is safe to move, we will handle it.
Commercial pickups
Businesses call us for ongoing scrap metal removal Melbourne work: workshop offcuts, demolition material, redundant plant and equipment, and industrial site clean-ups. These jobs are usually scheduled rather than same-day.
For commercial loads we can discuss the volume, the access route and the paperwork you need for your own records. Under Victorian waste duties, whoever generates and handles the waste has obligations, so we will confirm the details in writing where required.
Common questions about scrap metal pickup near you
Do you have a yard I can drop metal off at?
No. We do not operate a public drop-off yard. We are a mobile collection service only, and all collections are arranged in advance.
How fast can you pick up?
Same-day collection is often possible, but it is not guaranteed. Availability depends on your suburb, the size of the load and the day’s runs. Send your suburb and photos and we will tell you what is realistic rather than what sounds good.
How do you pay, and is it cash?
Payment is made after weighing, once the price is confirmed. Victorian law requires dealers to pay by cheque or electronic funds transfer rather than cash, and to keep transaction records. We will confirm the exact method with you before the pickup.
Can you collect a single item, or only large loads?
Single items are collected regularly, including one appliance, one battery or one length of copper pipe. There is no minimum load size for a residential pickup.
Is scrap metal removal in Melbourne free?
Pickup is free. There is no call-out charge for a standard residential or commercial collection in a covered suburb. If a job needs special equipment or extra handling, we will tell you before anything is booked.
What about batteries and e-waste?
Batteries, e-waste and items containing them are handled separately from general metal. Victoria has banned e-waste from landfill since 2019, and battery types are not all accepted in the same place. Tell us what you have and we will confirm whether it can be collected with your load.
Send your photos and suburb to get started
If you want to know who can collect your metal near you, the answer is one message away. Send clear photos of the metal, the quantity, and your suburb. Tell us what you think it is, and tell us if you are not sure.
We will confirm coverage, explain how the pickup would work, and be upfront if we are not the right fit. Do not guess the metal type. Send the photos and tell us what is there.
