What You Can and Can’t Recycle with VMR

Materials We Accept (Pickup or Delivery)

Got any of these metals or materials at your home, shed, or workplace? Recycle them responsibly with VMR. Request a pick-up or drop them off at our Melbourne facility. Simply sort your items into bins or tubs, and ensure cans and tins are emptied and cleaned before collection or delivery.

Stainless steel
Aluminium
Electronic scrap
Copper
Radiators
Brass
Electric cable
Lead
Aluminium cans
Steel
Batteries

E-Waste We Accept

Wondering where to recycle e-waste in Melbourne? VMR makes it easy to dispose of your electronics responsibly. Help combat e-waste by dropping off any of the following items or scheduling a convenient pick-up with us. Plus, you can get top dollar for your e-waste!

Laptops
Power Supplies
Mobile Phones & Tablets
HDD/SSD Drives
Computer Towers
Heat Sinks
CPUs
Cables & Leads
RAM Cards
Transformers
PCB Boards
And More

Types of Scrap Metal and E-Waste We Accept

Domestic Scrap Metal Recycling

At VMR, we’re ready to take your scrap metal and recycle it responsibly. We accept a wide range of scrap products and guarantee you get the best value for your items.

Air conditioners (must be degassed by a licensed technician. Won’t be accepted with gas/refrigerant still inside)
White goods
Ovens
Copper
Copper wire
Heavy copper
Electric motors
Burnt copper
Radiators
Metal plate
Metal sheeting
Cable

Aluminium
Extrusion
Windows
Lithographic printing plates
Cans
Hot water systems
Batteries
Car engines
Auto parts
Brass
Plumbing
Pipe
Taps

Bronze bushes and bearings
Castings
Containers
Tanks
Gun metals
Stainless steel
Clean or unclean scrap metal
Lead batteries
Soft lead
Wheel weights
Catalytic converters
E-waste
Steel

Types of Scrap Metal and E-Waste We Accept

Commercial Scrap Metal Recycling

At VMR, we’re happy to purchase both ferrous and non-ferrous metals like copper, brass, aluminum, steel, and iron. You can also rely on us for other metals, including aluminum castings, drink cans, e-waste, sheets, pipes, radiators, and window frames. If it’s metal, we’ll likely buy it!

Copper
Copper wire
Heavy copper
Electric motors
Burnt copper
Radiators
Metal plate
Metal sheeting
Cable
Aluminium
Extrusion
Windows

Lithographic printing plates
Cans
Hot water systems
Batteries
Car engines
Auto parts
Brass
Plumbing
Pipe
Taps
Bronze bushes and bearings
Castings

Containers
Tanks
Gun metals
Stainless steel
Clean or unclean scrap metal
Lead batteries
Soft lead
Wheel weights
Catalytic converters
E-waste
Steel
Iron and much, much more

Scrap Metal We Don’t Accept

While we recycle many materials, there are some items we don’t accept:

Wood, Plastics, Cardboard, or General Waste: We do not handle non-metal materials.
White Goods, Ovens, & Hot Water Systems: These are accepted but hold no value due to the plastic and insulation that must be processed. Drop-offs are free, but pick-ups incur a fee of $75-$225.
LPG & Gas Bottles: Return these to their original purchase location (e.g., Bunnings, gas stores, or hardware shops). Improper disposal can cause safety hazards.
Paint Tins & Spray Cans: Only cleaned and empty cans are accepted; dirty or full tins cannot be recycled.

Please contact us if you need clarification on any item.