15 August 2026
Brass or Gold-Coloured Junk? How to Unlock the Value in Scrap Brass
That gold coloured fitting sitting in your shed might be worth considerably more than scrap. At Austick, we see brass…10 August 2026
Lightweight Metal, Real Value: The Aluminium Recycling Guide
Aluminium recycling is one of the simplest ways to turn unwanted scrap into value while supporting a more sustainable future.…
22 July 2026
Stop Mixing Your Metals: Identify, Sort and Prepare Scrap Correctly
Tossing every offcut into one bin is quietly costing you money. Sorted, clean scrap always earns more than a mixed…
13 July 2026
Old Copper Pipes Could Be Worth More Than You Think
Those dusty copper pipes in your shed or job site skip may be quietly holding real value. At Austick, we…
17 June 2026
How Copper Recycling Helps Reduce Landfill Waste
Australia is running out of landfill space faster than most people realise, and every tonne of material diverted from landfill…
12 June 2026
Understanding Different Grades of Scrap Copper
Not all scrap copper is valued the same way, and knowing the difference between grades can significantly affect what you…
16 May 2026
The Truth About Scrap Metal Demand in 2026
Scrap metal demand in Australia is not declining. It is deepening and shifting in ways that directly affect the prices…
9 May 2026
The Real Reason Copper Scrap Prices Fluctuate So Fast
Scrap copper prices can shift by dollars per kilogram within a single week. For electricians, plumbers, and construction contractors across…
19 April 2026
What Most People Get WRONG About Scrap Copper Value
Scrap copper is one of the most consistently valuable metals you can recycle in Australia, but a surprising number of…
12 April 2026
Little Known Tricks to Double Your Copper Scrap Value
Most people who sell scrap copper walk away with a fair price. A smaller group walks away with significantly more,…










