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)
$48 – $65
Mid $56.49 · 38kg
Washing Machine (Front Loader)
$37 – $51
Mid $43.96 · 75kg
Fridge (Full Size, 400L+)
$29 – $39
Mid $33.54 · 75kg
Washing Machine (Top Loader)
$28 – $37
Mid $32.57 · 65kg
Dishwasher
$23 – $31
Mid $27.33 · 35kg
Hot Water Cylinder (Electric, 250L)
$23 – $31
Mid $27.25 · 55kg
Wall Oven (Electric)
$22 – $30
Mid $25.80 · 40kg
Chest Freezer
$22 – $29
Mid $25.58 · 50kg
Microwave Oven
$17 – $23
Mid $19.61 · 14kg
Clothes Dryer (Electric)
$15 – $20
Mid $17.45 · 32kg
Range Hood
$13 – $17
Mid $14.88 · 10kg
Bar Fridge / Mini Fridge
$11 – $15
Mid $13.07 · 22kg
Electric Cooktop (Ceramic)
$8 – $11
Mid $9.66 · 14kg
Vehicle Parts
Aluminium Engine Block
$108 – $146
Mid $126.93 · 50kg
Aluminium Wheel / Mag Wheel
$19 – $26
Mid $22.85 · 9kg
Car Alternator
$17 – $24
Mid $20.56 · 5kg
Starter Motor
$16 – $22
Mid $19.36 · 6kg
Car Battery (Lead-Acid)
$11 – $16
Mid $13.51 · 17kg
Auto Radiator (Aluminium/Plastic)
$8 – $11
Mid $9.23 · 5kg
Cast Iron Engine Block
$6 – $8
Mid $6.80 · 90kg
Catalytic Converter
$4 – $6
Mid $4.97 · 3.5kg
Steel Wheel / Rim
$1 – $1
Mid $0.83 · 11kg
Electrical & Wiring
Large Electric Motor (10-50kg)
$74 – $100
Mid $86.87 · 25kg
Transformer (Household, e.g. doorbell or low-voltage lighting)
$15 – $21
Mid $18.02 · 4kg
Bare Bright Copper Wire (per kg)
$14 – $18
Mid $16.04 · 1kg
Small Electric Motor (under 5kg)
$9 – $12
Mid $10.15 · 3kg
TPS Cable (per kg)
$4 – $6
Mid $5.14 · 1kg
Power Cord / Extension Cord (per kg)
$4 – $6
Mid $5.14 · 1kg
Cordless Drill (Body Only)
$3 – $4
Mid $3.86 · 1.2kg
Plumbing Hardware
Electronics
Outdoor & Australian Items
Aluminium Ute Tray
$199 – $270
Mid $234.35 · 85kg
Ride-On Mower / Lawn Tractor
$73 – $99
Mid $86.20 · 230kg
Pool Pump
$35 – $47
Mid $41.05 · 12kg
Aluminium Ladder
$26 – $35
Mid $30.00 · 10kg
Gas BBQ (4-Burner)
$20 – $27
Mid $23.79 · 42kg
Beer Keg (50L Stainless)
$15 – $21
Mid $18.21 · 14kg
Lawn Mower (Petrol Push, e.g. Victa)
$14 – $20
Mid $16.98 · 22kg
Colorbond Roller Door (Single Garage)
$10 – $13
Mid $11.62 · 55kg
Hills Hoist Clothesline
$8 – $10
Mid $8.83 · 28kg
LPG Bottle (9kg, BBQ Size)
$4 – $6
Mid $4.93 · 9kg
Weber Kettle BBQ
$2 – $2
Mid $1.87 · 13kg
Colorbond Gutter (per metre)
$0 – $0
Mid $0.10 · 2kg