16 October 2026
What Copper Items Are Worth the Most at a Scrap Yard?
Not all copper is paid the same at a scrap yard. Clean, bright copper can fetch several times more than…5 October 2026
How Electricians Can Make More From Their Copper Offcuts
Every electrical job leaves something behind. Short cable lengths, stripped ends, old wiring and earth wire offcuts can quickly fill…12 September 2026
How to Get the Best Value for Your Scrap Copper?
Scrap copper is one of the most rewarding materials you can recycle, but the price you receive depends on more…9 September 2026
Is It Worth Stripping Copper Wire Before Selling It?
Stripping copper wire can lift its scrap value by a wide margin, yet it is not always the smartest use…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…










