Local Scrap Metal Recycling in Burbank

Got scrap metal taking up space in your Burbank workshop, garage, or yard? Turn it into cash today. Dr Copper Recycling has been paying competitive rates for scrap metal since 2006, and we make the entire process dead simple for Burbank residents and businesses.

From copper wire and brass fittings to old vehicles and aluminium offcuts, we accept virtually every type of metal and we’ll either come to you for free collection or welcome you to our Coopers Plains facility (just 15 minutes from Burbank).

What We Buy in Burbank

Non-Ferrous Metals (High-Value)

Copper Scrap:

• Milberry/shiny copper (bright, clean wire)
• Domestic copper (pipes, fittings, radiators)
• Insulated cable (30%+ copper content, 42% grade, single-core)
• Burnt copper and refinery-grade material
• Armoured steel cable with copper cores

Aluminium:

• Wire, extrusions, and lithoplates
• Clean sheet cuttings and domestic/industrial scrap
• Cast wheels and general cast aluminium
• Turnings, cans (loose or briquetted/baled)
• Insulated aluminium wire and Alucabond

Brass:

• Clean brass solids
• Brass swarf and mixed borings
• Irony brass (brass with iron content)

Stainless Steel:

• 304 and 316 solids
• 304 turnings
• Irony stainless (mixed with iron)

Lead:

• Sheet and pipe lead
• Lead-sheathed cables
• Lead-acid batteries (car, truck, forklift)
• Steel-cased batteries

Ferrous Metals (Volume Scrap)

• Heavy melting steel (HMS 80/20)
• Light melting steel (LMS bundles)
• Scrap cars and vehicle bundles
• Demolition and construction steel
• Machinery and marine/auto parts

Specialty Items

• Electric motors: Large, small, starter motors, alternators
• Radiators: Copper-brass rads, alloy radiators (clean or irony)
• Catalytic converters
• Fridge compressors
• Engine gearboxes
• Zinc die-cast and domestic zinc

Why Burbank Chooses Dr Copper

Cash Paid Immediately

We don’t do bank transfers or “we’ll call you back.” Drop off your scrap or schedule a collection, and we’ll assess and pay you cash on the spot. Our pricing reflects current market rates – transparent, fair, and backed by nearly two decades of industry experience.

Environmental Responsibility Done Right

When you recycle with Dr Copper, your metals get processed responsibly:

• Prevents landfill contamination: Batteries contain lead, cadmium, and mercury toxins that leach into soil and groundwater when improperly disposed of
• Reduces mining demand: Recycling one tonne of aluminium saves 95% of the energy needed to produce new aluminium from ore
• Cuts emissions: Recycled steel reduces air pollution by 86%, water pollution by 76%, and uses 40% less water than virgin steel production
• Conserves resources: Every tonne of recycled copper eliminates the need to mine 200+ tonnes of ore

But let’s be honest – you’re also here to make money from scrap. That’s where we excel.

Services for Burbank Homes & Businesses

What we recycle from vehicles:

• Steel body panels and chassis
• Copper wiring and alternators
• Aluminium engines and wheels
• Lead batteries
• Catalytic converters
• Brass radiators

Commercial & Industrial Services

For Burbank tradies, workshops, and manufacturers generating regular scrap:

Scrap Metal Bins:

• Customizable sizes for your site
• Flexible collection schedules (weekly, fortnightly, on-demand)
• Bins for ferrous, non-ferrous, or mixed metals

Trade Partner Pricing:

• Volume discounts for regular customers
• Fast turnaround on quotes
• Dedicated account service

Whether you’re an electrician with cable offcuts, a plumber with copper pipe remnants, or a fabrication shop generating aluminium turnings, we’ll create a solution that fits your workflow.

Council & Transfer Station Services

We partner with local councils and transfer stations across Redland for efficient scrap metal diversion programs. Contact us to discuss bulk contracts and waste management solutions.