The process

One yard.
One audit trail.

Whether it’s a single drum of tungsten inserts or a multi-week Pilbara shutdown – the path from your scrap to the smelter doesn’t change. Only the trucks and the tonnage do.

4h indicative quote60t NMI weighbridge100% loads assayed48h EFT payment
The process

Four steps. One yard.

Every load runs through the same path. Scale the trucks, the tonnage, and the logistics – the recovery sequence doesn’t change.

  • 01 / Step Materials Received Photos in, indicative quote in four hours. Bin or sealed container dropped, scrap loaded and en route to the yard. 4H · Indicative quote
  • 02 / Step Inspect & Sort Niton XRF for carbide & precious; PMI for stainless & nickel. Every batch grade-called and signed before sort. 100% · Assayed on site
  • 03 / Step Weigh & Log 60-tonne NMI-certified weighbridge. Photographed, ticketed, batch-tagged - bound into the audit trail before payment. 60T · NMI-certified
  • 04 / Step Payment Sent EFT within 48 hours of you signing the assay. Traceability PDF lands with the funds - weighbridge, assay, destination, recovery. 48H · EFT after sign-off
More than recycling

We don't just recycle.
We add value.

When materials arrive at our yard, the process begins with a detailed inspection and analysis. At Drill Bits Recyclers, we add value through knowledge, accuracy, and a streamlined process built around integrity and efficiency.

Materials arrive

When materials arrive at our yard, the process begins with a detailed inspection. Every load is photographed and logged on intake before anything else happens.

Step 1
Inspection & analysis

Our experienced team conducts a thorough assessment to accurately identify and separate different metal types - especially high-value materials like tungsten and speciality alloys.

Step 2
Segregation & sorting

This step is crucial - effective segregation and sorting ensures your scrap is categorised correctly, which directly impacts the value we return to you.

Step 3
Calibrated weighing

All materials are weighed using our calibrated, third-party-certified scales - guaranteeing precision and compliance on every batch.

Step 4
Logged & tracked

Every load is logged and tracked, with detailed reporting available for your records and ESG reporting - ready for procurement and sustainability teams.

Step 5
Payment via EFT

Once everything is recorded, payment is processed via EFT - fast and hassle-free, within 48 hours of sign-off.

Step 6
Adding value

At Drill Bits Recyclers, we don't just recycle - we add value through knowledge, accuracy, and a streamlined process built around integrity and efficiency.

Step 7
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Detailed inspection on intake

When materials arrive at our yard, the process begins with a detailed inspection and analysis. Every load is photographed and logged before anything moves to the sort floor.

  • Photographed on arrival
  • Logged against batch ID
  • Operator initials on every step
100%
Assayed before sign-off

Our experienced team conducts a thorough assessment to accurately identify and separate different metal types - especially high-value materials like tungsten and speciality alloys.

  • Niton XL5 XRF for carbide & precious
  • PMI for stainless & nickel alloys
  • Result sheet before you sign anything off
Per element
Sorted by content, not by truck

Effective segregation and sorting ensures your scrap is categorised correctly - which directly impacts the value we return to you. Mixed loads come apart into clean grade buckets before they're priced.

  • Per-element pricing matrix
  • Photo evidence of every sort decision
  • Confidentiality on branded tooling
60t
Calibrated, third-party certified

All materials are weighed using our calibrated and third-party-certified scales, guaranteeing precision and compliance. Every batch ticketed and photographed before sort.

  • NMI tertiary calibration
  • Annual independent verification
  • Printed docket on arrival
1PDF
Per batch, ESG-ready

Every load is logged and tracked, with detailed reporting available for your records and ESG reporting - formatted so it slots straight into your sustainability report.

  • NGER, GRI, ISO 14001 alignment notes
  • Downstream destination disclosed
  • Recovery % broken down by element
48h
EFT, fast and hassle-free

Once everything is recorded, payment is processed via EFT - fast and hassle-free. Funds land in your nominated account within two business days of sign-off.

  • EFT standard
  • Account terms available for repeat business
  • Walk-in cheque option under $2k
Knowledge
Accuracy. Integrity. Efficiency.

At Drill Bits Recyclers, we don't just recycle - we add value through knowledge, accuracy, and a streamlined process built around integrity and efficiency. Every batch closes the loop the same way.

  • One team, one yard, one paper trail
  • Owner-operator on the floor
  • Built on 12+ years of WA specialty metal experience
Getting started

Four ways to kick off.

Different jobs come in differently. Pick the route that fits your scope – we’ll route it to the right team and come back with a path forward inside the same business day.

  1. Under 500kg
    01

    Send us photos

    A few snaps of the pile plus a rough weight is enough for an indicative per-kg range. Best for one-off drums, single skips, and lots under 500kg.

  2. Free, metro & regional
    02

    Book a yard walk-through

    Free for metro Perth and larger regional sites. We bring the Niton, walk the lot, call grades on the spot. Best for mixed yards, end-of-life tooling stores, and pre-shutdown scopes.

  3. 1m3 to 30m3
    03

    Drop a bin on site

    1m3 to 30m3, drum or sealed lockable container. Long-term placement available. Best for ongoing programs - workshops, mine sites, fabrication shops.

  4. Mining operation in the Pilbara Pilbara & Goldfields
    04

    Plan a shutdown

    Same path, just scheduled. We sit in your turnaround planning sessions, scope crew, bins and trucks, and clear the scrap inside your shutdown window. Best for multi-day Pilbara & Goldfields campaigns.

Not sure?

Just call us.

08 6377 8793 – Mon-Fri, 7am to 4pm AWST. We can talk through the scope before you decide which route fits.

Common questions

Anything we missed?

The questions we get asked most by procurement, maintenance and HSE teams looking at us for the first time.

Still wondering?

Call 08 6377 8793 or send a quick email – same-business-day reply.

Reach out

  • No – metro Perth and most regional WA sites get a free yard visit before we quote. We bring the Niton XRF and call grades on the spot. For very remote sites we may discuss a travel contribution, but only if the load doesn’t cover it.

  • Metro Perth: usually next business day. Pilbara/Goldfields: we run scheduled loops, so collection slots in to the next loop – typically within 5-10 business days. For shutdowns we plan the trucks around your window.

  • Per-element composition (Co/W/Ti for carbide, Cr/Ni/Mo for stainless/nickel, full PGM breakdown for precious), grade classification, batch ID, operator initials and a photo of the sample. You sign it before we sort or pay anything.

  • Yes – sealed lockable containers, NDAs on file, and witnessed destruction available for branded or proprietary tooling. The traceability PDF can be redacted for your downstream destination disclosure if that’s a procurement requirement.

  • Yes. EFT within 48 hours of you signing the assay – we carry the float to the smelter. Walk-in loads under $2k get an on-the-spot cheque. Repeat clients can run on account terms.

  • Yes – we built the format with three big Pilbara ESG teams over 2022/23. It carries weighbridge ticket, assay, photo evidence, downstream destination, recovery percentages, and the alignment notes your auditor needs. Ask for a sample on the contact form.

Ready when you are

Send photos.
Get a quote.

A couple of photos and a rough weight is enough for an indicative per-kilogram range – back within four business hours.

WA-wide pickup • Same-day quote • Audit trail standard