Scrap Metal Prices in Shepparton
Shepparton's food-processing industry (SPC, Campbell's legacy) and dairy sector contribute aluminium can volume and equipment scrap.
Current scrap metal prices in Shepparton
Spot price equivalents adjusted for Shepparton's regional rate (0.90×). Actual yard payouts apply the grade-specific payout rate on top — typically 12–78% of spot depending on grade.
| Metal | Sydney spot | Shepparton equiv. | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | $17.88 | $16.09 | Grades & payouts → |
| Aluminium | $4.54 | $4.09 | Grades & payouts → |
| Brass | $13.46 | $12.12 | Grades & payouts → |
| Steel | $0.42 | $0.38 | Grades & payouts → |
| Stainless Steel | $2.33 | $2.10 | Grades & payouts → |
| Lead | $2.81 | $2.53 | Grades & payouts → |
| Zinc | $4.49 | $4.04 | Grades & payouts → |
| Nickel | $22.91 | $20.62 | Grades & payouts → |
How Shepparton compares
Scrap yards in Shepparton pay roughly 10% below the Sydney national benchmark (0.90× regional adjustment). Among Australian regional centres, rates here are closest to Albury (0.90×). Rates here reflect moderate transport costs to Melbourne for export and processing.
Other Victoria scrap markets
Yards across Victoria pay rates relative to their distance from major smelters and ports. Melbourne is the state capital and typically has the most competitive rates in the state.
Popular items: what they're worth in Shepparton
Estimated scrap value at Shepparton yards. Assumes properly prepared material (oil drained, copper stripped from motors, refrigerant degassed where required).
Scrap yards in Shepparton
6 verified scrap yards in the Shepparton area with addresses, phone numbers, and ratings. Browse all 6 yards →
Frequently asked questions about scrap metal in Shepparton
Where are the best scrap metal yards in Shepparton? +
We're building a verified directory of Shepparton scrap yards with hours, accepted metals, and seller reports. Until that's live, the practical approach is to call 2-3 yards in your area before transporting a load — published rates are useful guides but actual offers vary by day, load size, and material quality.
Why does Shepparton pay less than Sydney for scrap metal? +
The 10% gap to Sydney reflects transport costs. Metal sold in Shepparton eventually travels to a smelter or export port — typically via Melbourne — and yards price the freight cost into their offer. Our regional adjustment is modelled from observed yard rates plus distance to processing facilities.
What's the highest-paying scrap metal in Shepparton? +
Copper, by a wide margin. Clean bare-bright copper currently pays around $12.55 per kilogram in Shepparton. Brass and aluminium follow, with steel paying the least per kilogram but compensating through volume — most ferrous loads are weighed on commercial weighbridges where small differences in rate matter less than tonnage.
Do Shepparton scrap yards require photo ID? +
Yes for most non-ferrous metals and always for lead-acid batteries and catalytic converters. Victoria legislation requires yards to record seller identification on regulated transactions, primarily to deter metal theft. A driver's licence is the most commonly accepted form. Cash payments above certain thresholds may require additional documentation under state-specific regulations.
What other VIC cities have scrap yards? +
Yes — Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Melbourne, and others all have active scrap yards covered on this site. Melbourne (the Victoria capital) generally has the most yards and most competitive rates in the state.
When is the best time of week to bring a load to a Shepparton yard? +
Tuesday through Thursday mornings generally produce the best experience. Yards are less crowded than Mondays (when weekend volume arrives), prices are stable mid-week, and weighbridge wait times are shorter. Many Shepparton yards close early on weekends or operate reduced hours, so confirm opening times before transport.