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Quote guidance · Brisbane + South East Queensland

Clearer scrap metal quotes across Brisbane.

Tell us the metal, quantity, condition and suburb for an indicative quote or removal assessment.

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Welcome to MetalBase

A clearer way to describe your scrap

Useful quotes start with four things: the material, rough quantity, condition and location.

MetalBase provides mobile collection across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan, Ipswich and Redlands. Final grade, collection timing, arranged receiving instructions and commercial terms are confirmed for each enquiry.

Scrap metal Brisbane guide
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Pricing

What shapes a scrap price

An indicative quote depends on the grade described. The final result can change after the material is inspected and weighed.

  • Metal grade

    Copper, aluminium, brass, cable and steel are assessed differently.

  • Cleanliness

    Attachments and mixed material affect recoverable yield.

  • Net weight

    The measured metal weight excludes containers and vehicles.

  • Market movement

    Commodity prices can change an indicative quote over time.

How pricing works
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Illustrative image · Fig. 02Sorting mixed metal into recoverable grades
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Get a clearer scrap quote.

Send the metal type, rough weight, condition and exact suburb.

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Regional services

Match the service to the load

Tell us what is on site, how much there is and what access looks like. Our drivers collect from customer sites, with bins and job-specific timing, equipment and terms confirmed for each enquiry.

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Common material groups

Metals we buy.

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  1. Scrap copper01
  2. Scrap aluminium02
  3. Scrap steel03
  4. Scrap cable04
  5. Scrap stainless steel05
  6. Scrap brass06
  7. Scrap electric motors07
  8. Scrap radiators08
  9. Scrap whitegoods09
  10. Scrap lead10

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Scrap glossary

Useful answers

Before you request a quote.

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What details help with a scrap metal quote?

Send the metal type, approximate weight, exact suburb and condition.

Why can the final price change?

Final grading, contamination, attachments and measured net weight can change the price.

What if my load contains mixed metals?

Separate obvious grades where practical and describe anything you cannot identify.

Is scrap removal available in Brisbane?

Yes. MetalBase drivers collect from customer sites across Brisbane. Send the material, quantity, exact address, access, handling needs and timing so the job-specific scope can be confirmed.

Prefer to talk through the load?

Call 0410 233 335