Free Scrap Pick-Up Available | We Accept a Minimum of 500 Kg of Scrap Metal
Free Scrap Pick-Up Available | We Accept a Minimum of 500 Kg of Scrap Metal
Tired of typing scrap metal collection near me in Melbourne and ending up with unreliable results? At Johnny Metal Recycling (JMR), we take the hard work off your hands — collecting your scrap directly from your door, weighing it on-site, and paying you fair market rates the same day.
Call 0449 894 456 now and book your free collection.
Often, towing a vehicle to the scrap shop is hectic, as you may lack the towing truck, time and effort. Most of the time, after surviving all these, you do not get the desired amount.
JMR removes all of that friction. Our mobile team for scrap metal collection in Melbourne comes straight to you, home, worksite, farm, or factory — with the equipment to load everything safely and the expertise to price it accurately. You don’t move a thing. We do it all.
One of the most common questions we hear is: “Do you charge for pickup?” The answer is simple — no. JMR offers free scrap metal pickup across Melbourne for qualifying loads.
There are no call-out fees, no fuel charges, and no deductions from your payout. The quote we give you is the amount you receive. All we ask is a minimum load of 500 kg, which ensures the trip is worthwhile for both parties. What’s included in every free collection:
Our service of scrap metal collection in Melbourne is built for anyone with scrap that needs to be collected. JMR supports a broad range of clients citywide each week
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Households and homeowners —
Clearing out sheds, storage areas, or renovation scrap like metal pipes, fittings, frames, appliances, and unwanted steel waste.
Tradies and contractors —
Builders, electricians, and plumbers handling copper offcuts, aluminium scraps, steel sections, and leftover cabling from completed projects.
Farms and rural properties —
Old machinery, irrigation equipment, corrugated iron, and mixed farm scrap that’s been piling up for years.
Factories and manufacturers —
Ongoing metal waste from production lines, off-cuts, machine parts, and facility clean-outs.
Demolition and construction sites —
Structural steel, reinforcing bar, aluminium, copper wiring, and other site waste requiring responsible removal.
Whatever your situation, if you’ve got metal, JMR will collect it.
JMR accepts both ferrous and non-ferrous metals across all our collection runs:
Copper, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Brass, Lead, Nickel, Electric Motors, Electric Cables and Wires, Radiators, Batteries, Cast Iron, Cans, and Fixed Metals
Mixed loads are always accepted. If you are unsure whether your scrap qualifies for our free scrap metal pickup in Melbourne, simply give our team a call, and we’ll let you know straight away.
Getting your scrap collected by JMR is a smooth, four-step process with no surprises along the way.
Step 1 — Call or Request a Quote
Contact us on 0449 894 456 or use our online form. Let us know what metals you have, a rough estimate of the quantity, and your location. We’ll provide a competitive quote based on current market prices — usually within minutes.
Step 2 — Confirm Your Booking
Tell us when you will be free for the pickup of the car from your place, and we will reach you then and there. We are available for scrap metal collection 7 days a week.
Step 3 — Our Team Arrives and Loads Up
Our crew shows up on time with the right gear to safely load your scrap. We handle all the heavy lifting, carefully sorting and loading metals without causing any disruption to your space or property.
Step 4 — Weighed, Confirmed, and Paid
Your scrap is weighed accurately on-site using calibrated equipment. The final payout is confirmed with you in full transparency, and you’re paid immediately — cash in hand, before we leave.
At JMR, we price every scrap metal collection in Melbourne based on current commodity market rates, not outdated flat figures that leave money on the table for you. The main factors that influence your payout include:
We use accurate, calibrated scales and a transparent process; you’ll always know exactly what you’re being paid and why.
JMR’s collection team operates across the entire metropolitan area — inner suburbs, outer suburbs, and beyond. From the southeast to the northwest, we send our mobile crew wherever the scrap is. We charge no extra for travelling locally.
Stop letting valuable metal take up space. Get the benefit of our free mobile scrap metal collection service, anywhere in the city. The JMR team is always there for your scrap collection.
Call 0449 894 456 today to book your appointment and get your free quote for scrap metal collection near me in Melbourne.
With over 6 years of experience, we are trusted scrap car buyers in Melbourne, offering competitive cash for old cars Melbourne residents rely on. Our team specialises in car removal and car recycling Melbourne, ensuring unwanted and scrap vehicles are removed safely and recycled responsibly to support a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Get the best competitive prices for your aluminium scrap, maximizing your earnings with every sale.
Receive immediate payment on-spot for your aluminium scrap—fast, hassle-free, and reliable service.
When you recycle with JMR, you’re making an eco-friendly choice that helps preserve our planet.
Turn your aluminium scrap into cash quickly and easily, helping both you and the planet.
Experience guaranteed service with our dedicated team committed to efficient, reliable recycling solutions.
Precise on-site weighing ensures you’re paid accurately and fairly for every scrap of aluminium.
JMR requires a minimum of 500 kg of scrap metal to qualify for our free pickup service. The rest we can discuss.
Separating metals by type — keeping copper away from steel, for example — can increase your payout since each metal is priced individually. That said, mixed loads are accepted. Our team can sort on collection, though you’ll get a better rate for pre-sorted scrap.
We offer flexible booking times, including weekday and weekend collections. Call us to check availability.
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Disclaimer: Due to recent laws introduced by the state government effective since 30 May 2018, cash is now illegal for scrap cars. Available payment options are bank transfers or cheques (no cash cheques).