Newcastle & Hunter Region, NSW

Scrap Metal Rims Buyer in Newcastle & NSW

Old set of alloy or steel rims left over from a wreck, a tyre change or a shed clean out? We buy scrap metal rims across Newcastle and much of NSW. Free pickup, a phone quote first, and payment once they're weighed and checked.

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Worth knowing before you load up

Rims yes, tyres no

Only the metal rim counts as scrap metal. Rubber and tyres aren't accepted, for safety and environmental reasons, so a tyre needs to come off the rim before it's weighed in. If you're not set up to remove tyres yourself, a tyre shop can usually strip them for a small fee before you bring the rims in.

The short version

What kinds of rims are accepted

Alloy and steel rims from cars, trucks, trailers and machinery are all bought as scrap metal. Alloy rims are mostly aluminium, which is a non ferrous metal and worth more per kilo than the plain steel rims found on older or budget vehicles. Bent, cracked or corroded rims are still accepted, they just get priced on weight and metal type like anything else.

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Alloy rims

Aluminium alloy wheels from cars and light trucks, worth more per kilo than steel.

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Steel rims

Standard steel wheels from cars, trucks and trailers.

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Damaged or spare sets

Bent, cracked or leftover rims from a wreck, a tyre change or a garage clean out.

Selling rims, step by step

How to sell your scrap rims

Short answer, you describe what you've got, get a rough phone quote, then a pickup is arranged. Payment happens after the rims are weighed and checked. For a bigger job, like clearing a full set from a wreck or several vehicles, call ahead so the right vehicle and enough hands turn up.

  1. Remove the tyres

    Tyres and rubber aren't accepted, so strip them off first if you can.

  2. Request a quote

    Call or fill out the online form with how many rims you've got and whether they're alloy or steel.

  3. Accept the offer

    You'll get a rough value based on weight, metal type and current market rates.

  4. Arrange pickup or drop off

    A pickup gets arranged for bigger loads, or you can drop rims off at the yard yourself.

  5. Get paid

    Get paid on the spot once the load is weighed and checked.

Prices move with global markets

What affects scrap rim prices

Short answer

Whether the rim is alloy or steel, how clean and tyre free it is, and current market rates.

Alloy rims are worth more per kilo than steel rims because aluminium is a non ferrous metal, while steel is more common and worth less. Either way, a rim with the tyre already removed and no dirt or brake dust caked on is quicker to process than one that still needs stripping down, so it's worth doing that step yourself if you're able to.

Exact prices aren't listed here because they shift with global markets, sometimes week to week. A dealer can only give you a real number once they know how many rims you've got, what type they are and roughly what condition they're in. If you want current pricing, it's more reliable to call and ask than to trust a figure you saw somewhere else online, since those go stale fast.

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Newcastle based, NSW wide

Scrap rim collection areas across NSW

Newcastle is home base, with real coverage across the Hunter Region, Central Coast, and out to Muswellbrook, Taree, Forster, Port Macquarie, Tamworth and Armidale. Towns that aren't verified as served have been left off this list rather than added for the sake of it.

Newcastle Maitland Raymond Terrace Cessnock Toronto Cardiff Belmont Morisset Nelson Bay Singleton Central Coast Gosford Wyong Forster Taree Port Macquarie Armidale Muswellbrook Tamworth Full list of service areas →
The part most scrap dealers skip

What NSW law requires when you sell scrap rims

Scrap metal dealers must not carry on a business of dealing in scrap metal without the business being registered under the Act, and heavy penalties apply for breaching the legislation. Registered dealers are prohibited from paying for scrap metal with cash, cheque payable to cash, or in kind with goods or services, are prohibited from buying vehicle parts that don't display identifying details such as a VIN, chassis or engine number, and must keep a record of each transaction, including details of the person selling the scrap.

  • Bring valid photo ID to the transaction.
  • Expect to give payment details, like a bank account, instead of getting cash in hand.
  • Don't be surprised if a legitimate dealer asks where a large set of rims came from, that's the law, not the dealer being difficult.

Sources: NSW Police Force — Scrap Metal Industry · NSW Legislation — Scrap Metal Industry Act 2016 & Regulation 2024 · NSW EPA

Also collected

Other metals we buy alongside rims

Most jobs turn up more than one type of scrap. These are also picked up and paid for on the same visit.

CopperPipes, radiators, cable and wireCopper radiator recycling →
BrassFittings, fixtures and industrial scrapBrass scrap recycling →
Electric motorsBought for their copper and steelElectric motor buyback →
BatteriesAutomotive, rechargeable and householdScrap battery collection →
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Alloy and steel rims from cars, trucks and trailers are accepted across Newcastle and the wider service area.

Tyres and rubber aren't accepted as scrap metal, so a rim needs to have the tyre removed first. If you drop off wheels with tyres still on, expect to be asked to strip them before they're weighed.

Yes. Pickup is part of the standard service, not something you arrange or pay for separately. For a bigger load, like a full set of wheels from a wreck, book ahead so the right vehicle turns up.

Yes, usually. Alloy rims are mostly aluminium, a non ferrous metal, so they're worth more per kilo than plain steel rims.

Yes. Rims are bought as scrap metal, so cracks, bends or corrosion don't stop them being accepted, they just get priced on weight and metal type like any other scrap.

No. Under the Scrap Metal Industry Act 2016 and the Scrap Metal Industry Regulation 2024, registered NSW dealers can't pay cash for scrap. Payment is traceable, usually paid to a bank account.

Valid photo ID. Dealers are required by law to record who sold them the scrap, so this applies everywhere in NSW, not just with this business.

Newcastle is home base, with coverage across the Hunter Region, Central Coast, Forster, Taree, Port Macquarie, Armidale, Muswellbrook and Tamworth. If your town isn't listed, call and check rather than assuming either way.

Ready to sell your scrap rims?

Bring your ID, and if you're selling in bulk or as a business, be ready with payment details since cash isn't a legal payment method for scrap in NSW. For bigger jobs, mention the volume and location upfront for a faster, more accurate quote.

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