What Is It Worth?
Estimated scrap value for 54 common household and trade items, calculated from current Australian scrap yard payout rates. Values are national averages — city-specific payouts vary by regional adjustment. Click any item for the component breakdown, prep tips, and selling advice.
Household Appliances
Split System Air Conditioner (Outdoor Unit)
$43 – $58
Mid $50.83 · 38kg
Washing Machine (Front Loader)
$34 – $47
Mid $40.59 · 75kg
Fridge (Full Size, 400L+)
$26 – $35
Mid $30.32 · 75kg
Washing Machine (Top Loader)
$26 – $35
Mid $30.05 · 65kg
Dishwasher
$22 – $30
Mid $25.85 · 35kg
Hot Water Cylinder (Electric, 250L)
$21 – $28
Mid $24.14 · 55kg
Wall Oven (Electric)
$20 – $27
Mid $23.38 · 40kg
Chest Freezer
$20 – $27
Mid $23.16 · 50kg
Microwave Oven
$15 – $20
Mid $17.26 · 14kg
Clothes Dryer (Electric)
$13 – $18
Mid $15.55 · 32kg
Range Hood
$12 – $16
Mid $14.12 · 10kg
Bar Fridge / Mini Fridge
$10 – $14
Mid $11.78 · 22kg
Electric Cooktop (Ceramic)
$8 – $10
Mid $8.85 · 14kg
Vehicle Parts
Aluminium Engine Block
$106 – $144
Mid $124.88 · 50kg
Aluminium Wheel / Mag Wheel
$19 – $26
Mid $22.48 · 9kg
Car Alternator
$15 – $21
Mid $18.19 · 5kg
Starter Motor
$14 – $20
Mid $17.01 · 6kg
Car Battery (Lead-Acid)
$12 – $17
Mid $14.35 · 17kg
Auto Radiator (Aluminium/Plastic)
$8 – $10
Mid $9.08 · 5kg
Cast Iron Engine Block
$6 – $8
Mid $6.80 · 90kg
Catalytic Converter
$4 – $6
Mid $4.90 · 3.5kg
Steel Wheel / Rim
$1 – $1
Mid $0.83 · 11kg
Electrical & Wiring
Large Electric Motor (10-50kg)
$65 – $87
Mid $75.95 · 25kg
Transformer (Household, e.g. doorbell or low-voltage lighting)
$13 – $18
Mid $15.69 · 4kg
Bare Bright Copper Wire (per kg)
$12 – $16
Mid $13.95 · 1kg
Small Electric Motor (under 5kg)
$8 – $10
Mid $8.90 · 3kg
TPS Cable (per kg)
$4 – $5
Mid $4.47 · 1kg
Power Cord / Extension Cord (per kg)
$4 – $5
Mid $4.47 · 1kg
Cordless Drill (Body Only)
$3 – $4
Mid $3.39 · 1.2kg
Plumbing Hardware
Electronics
Outdoor & Australian Items
Aluminium Ute Tray
$196 – $265
Mid $230.58 · 85kg
Ride-On Mower / Lawn Tractor
$69 – $94
Mid $81.44 · 230kg
Pool Pump
$31 – $42
Mid $36.31 · 12kg
Aluminium Ladder
$25 – $34
Mid $29.52 · 10kg
Gas BBQ (4-Burner)
$20 – $26
Mid $22.94 · 42kg
Beer Keg (50L Stainless)
$15 – $21
Mid $17.96 · 14kg
Lawn Mower (Petrol Push, e.g. Victa)
$14 – $19
Mid $16.31 · 22kg
Colorbond Roller Door (Single Garage)
$10 – $13
Mid $11.48 · 55kg
Hills Hoist Clothesline
$7 – $10
Mid $8.70 · 28kg
LPG Bottle (9kg, BBQ Size)
$4 – $5
Mid $4.34 · 9kg
Weber Kettle BBQ
$2 – $2
Mid $1.85 · 13kg
Colorbond Gutter (per metre)
$0 – $0
Mid $0.10 · 2kg