Residential Scrap Metal

Great prices for your scrap metal Northland-wide

Do you have brass, copper, plumbing fixtures, or scrap metal taking up space? We’ll take your scrap metal off your hands, put it to good use, and pay you great prices for scrap in Northland. Just visit one of our yards in Ruakaka, Dargaville or Waipapa and our friendly team will help you unload your scrap metal items and weigh them accurately to give you the best price in cash.

We accept almost all types of metal, except for hazardous materials and waste.

You can drop off your whiteware and appliances for free to save paying for disposal at the dump but we do not pay scrap prices for these items. We do not pick up whiteware.

If you are unsure about the items you have, please give us a call, and we’ll be happy to help. We are known for paying great prices for scrap in Northland.

Some of the scrap metal we recycle:

Cash for your scrap car in 3 simple steps

We purchase all types of old and scrap cars, vehicles, trucks and 4x4s, and more, regardless of whether they are drivable, written off, or too expensive to repair. Even if it seems unsellable, we will buy it and offer you cash for your scrap car. Whenever possible, we recycle all car parts to collectively reduce the environmental impact. We offer Northland-wide junk car removal services and let you sell your scrap car within 24 hours.

1. Call us for a price

Simply fill in the form or call us on 0800 33 66 73 and we’ll give you a price for your vehicle

2. We’ll pick up or you deliver

We’ll work out a time to meet at
your location and pick up your car or you deliver to us

3. Get paid in cash

We’ll pay you cash or bank deposit for your car and provide
required documentation

1. Call us for a price

Simply fill in the form or call us on 0800 33 66 73 and we’ll give you a price for your vehicle

2. We’ll pick up or you deliver

We’ll work out a time to meet at
your location and pick up your car or you deliver to us

3. Get paid in cash

We’ll pay you cash or bank deposit for your car and provide
required documentation

Getting the best price for your scrap in Northland

Clean your metals to remove attachments or non-metal parts, as puremetal will mean you get the best price for your scrap metal.. Separate your scrap by type and grade before selling. Different metals and even different grades of the same metal can have significantly different values.

Clearing out your shed, garage, house

Upgrading your household whiteware or electrical appliances? Clearing out your garage/shed? Renovating your home? Whatever the reason, we are here to help and ensure you get a great price for your scrap metal! Choose Marsden Metals and take care of pre-loved metal items in the most environmentally respectful way.

Talking to us is the best option, but here are some of the most frequently asked questions and answers

What types of scrap metal do you buy?
  • Steel 
  • Copper 
  • Brass 
  • Aluminium 
  • Stainless steel 
  • Lead 
  • Electric motors 
  • Engines 
  • Batteries 
  • Vehicles 

Yes.  We buy old cars, trucks, 4x4s and other vehicles, including vehicles that are no longer running

Yes, vehicles can still have scrap value even if they are incomplete. The value depends on what is present and the overall condition.

Yes, we can accept shipping containers, but customers need to arrange their own transport to our yard.

Yes. We accept household appliances/whiteware for drop-off, but we do not pay for it.

Yes

Yes, lead acid batteries only.

Yes, steel and other common scrap metals are accepted.

Ferrous metals contain iron and are generally magnetic. Examples include steel and many types of iron.

Non-ferrous metals don’t contain significant amounts of iron and generally aren’t magnetic. Examples include copper, aluminium, brass and lead.

Yes. Typically for over a tonne we provide scrap metal collection services, including commercial, farm and bulk scrap collections.

For a collection, customers should provide:

  • Location 
  • Approximate amount/weight 
  • Type of scrap 
  • Accessibility 
  • Contact details 
  • Photos 

Yes, customers can bring scrap metal directly to the yard during opening hours.

Monday–Friday: 8:00am–4:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am–12:00pm (Dargaville every 2nd Saturday and last Saturday of the month)
Sunday: Closed
Public holidays: Closed.

You don’t have to, but sorting it is recommended.

If you’re unsure what grade something is, bring it in and the yard team can assess it.

Scrap is sorted, identified and weighed.

Prices can change, and the exact grade often needs to be seen before a final price can be given.

For an accurate price, the best option is to bring the material into the yard or contact the team with details/photos of what you have.

Yes. Photo ID is required for first-time customers and may be requested for some transactions.

Payment will depend on the transaction. We can pay by bank transfer or cash, where applicable.