Metal Recycling Just Got Easier for Melbourne Homes and Businesses

Recycling scrap metal has never been easier, thanks to a new free bin delivery service launched by Manhari Recycling, one of Victoria’s largest and most trusted scrap metal recycling companies.

Under the new initiative, scrap metal recycling bins will now be delivered free of charge to businesses and households across Melbourne, making it simpler than ever for workplaces and communities to recycle responsibly and even generate income from their metal waste.

The service forms part of the industry’s broader push to help organisations and households improve sustainability practices, reduce waste going to landfill, and support Australia’s circular economy.

Making recycling accessible for everyone

Founder and CEO Maddy Gupta said Manhari’s goal is to make metal recycling as convenient and rewarding as possible.

“At Manhari, we want to remove every barrier that stops people from recycling metal,” Gupta said.

“By offering free bin delivery and collection, we’re giving households, construction sites, factories and small businesses a practical way to recycle responsibly and even earn money back for the materials they no longer need.”

The company provides a range of high-quality, heavy-duty scrap metal bins suited to projects of all sizes, from household clean-ups and renovations to large-scale industrial and demolition works.

Manhari’s team manages delivery, collection and replacement, ensuring a seamless process with minimal disruption to operations. Businesses with regular metal waste can also schedule recurring collections for ongoing convenience and compliance.

Turning waste into profit

With scrap metal prices remaining strong, the service offers both financial and environmental advantages. Many businesses are sitting on untapped value in the form of disused materials, machinery and fittings, all of which can be dismantled, recycled and sold for profit.

“Whether it’s an old air-conditioning unit, shelving, machinery or leftover copper wiring, these items often have significant recycling value,” Gupta said.

“By recycling them, you’re not only helping the environment, you’re helping your bottom line.”

Supporting sustainability across Victoria

The new free bin service is part of Manhari’s commitment to helping businesses and households meet sustainability goals while improving site efficiency and safety.

“Metal recycling keeps valuable resources in use, reduces landfill waste and lowers the energy needed to produce new materials,” Gupta said.

“Our mission is to make this process accessible to everyone, from homeowners clearing out the shed to major industrial operators.”

How it works

Customers can simply contact Manhari Recycling to order a bin, which will be delivered directly to their site free of charge. Once full, the bin is collected and the contents are sorted and weighed at Manhari’s state-of-the-art recycling facility, where customers receive payment for the value of their materials.

The service applies to a wide range of metals including steel, copper, aluminium, brass, stainless steel and more.   While ideal for businesses, the service is available for homes as well however this would require a few households, street, or complex to work together to arrange a metal recycling campaign to ensure everyone is able to participate.  

About Manhari Recycling

Founded in 2007 by Maddy Gupta, Manhari Recycling is one of Victoria’s largest and most trusted scrap metal recycling companies. With operations spanning nearly five hectares across Tottenham, Horsham and Ararat, Manhari processes over 250,000 metric tons of metal annually and exports to major manufacturing markets worldwide. The company offers comprehensive services including auto recycling, whitegoods disposal, construction scrap recovery and e-waste processing. Committed to innovation, sustainability and customer service, Manhari is evolving into a leader in circular economy solutions, helping industry and community reduce waste, recover value and build a cleaner, greener future for Victoria.

To get a free quote or book a pick-up, visit www.manhari.com.au