Terms of trade

Last updated: 12 August 2026

These terms of trade govern the sale of drill bits, tungsten carbide, specialty metals and tooling to Drill Bits Recyclers Pty Ltd (ABN 26 685 656 464, trading as Drill Bits Recyclers, “we”, “us”, “our”) by a business or individual supplying material (“you”, “your”, “supplier”). By sending material to us, arranging a collection, or accepting a bin or container from us, you agree to these terms.

1. Quotations

Any indicative price we give you, whether from photos, a phone conversation or a yard walk-through, is an estimate only. It is based on the information available at the time, including your description of the material, its condition and its weight, and it is not a firm offer to purchase.

There is no fixed validity period for indicative quotations. Each quotation states its own expiry, which may be 24 or 72 hours depending on the material and market conditions. Every quotation remains subject to confirmation once the material has been received, sorted, weighed and graded.

2. Weighing and assay as the basis of settlement

The final price payable for any load is based on the weight and grading result obtained at our yard. Material is weighed at the Malaga depot and graded on composition, condition, and the extent of any attached steel or contamination. The indicative quotation is updated from those final results.

Where you disagree with a weight or assay result, raise it with us before signing off on the batch record. We keep the weight ticket and batch record for each load and will make it available to you on request.

3. Title and risk

Title to material passes to us on payment, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Risk of loss or damage to material passes to us once it is loaded onto our vehicle, placed into a bin or container we’ve supplied, or otherwise delivered into our care, whichever happens first.

Until title passes, you warrant that you are the lawful owner of the material supplied, or are authorised to sell it, and that it is free of any security interest, lien or third-party claim.

4. Contamination and rejected material

For an otherwise acceptable load, we may deduct the assessed weight of excess dirt, wood, plastic, non-complying steel or other non-payable material from the gross load before settlement. We do not accept hazardous or radioactive material, biohazards, general waste, pressure vessels, oils or coolants. Those materials, and any load containing them, may be rejected outright.

If we reject material, or a portion of it, we’ll let you know and arrange for its return or disposal as agreed between us. Where you arrange your own removal of rejected material, this must happen within a reasonable timeframe.

5. Freight and bin arrangements

Where we supply an IBC pod or skip bin for your site, and arrange freight to deliver or collect it, that arrangement is described on our how it works page and forms part of these terms once you accept a bin or booking. A bin or container we supply remains our property and must be used for the material it was provided for.

Bins and pods we supply travel on backload freight; we do not operate a pickup service for them under these terms. Whether we provide a bin or collection is decided case by case, taking into account the customer relationship, location, material and weight. Bins are generally reserved for repeat suppliers. A one-off bin for drill bits will normally require more than 2,000 kg, unless we agree otherwise in writing.

6. Payment terms

Payment is made by EFT once weighing and grading are complete and you have signed off on the batch record. Around 80% of loads that are ready for settlement are paid the same day. Where material still needs sorting or processing, settlement takes longer and timing depends on the extent of that work.

7. GST

Prices and payments under these terms are GST inclusive where GST applies, unless otherwise stated in writing. We’ll issue a recipient-created tax invoice or request a tax invoice from you, as appropriate to the transaction, in accordance with GST law.

8. Liability

To the extent permitted by law, our liability for any claim arising from these terms is limited to the value of the material or transaction giving rise to the claim. Nothing in these terms excludes any right or remedy you have under the Australian Consumer Law or other legislation that cannot lawfully be excluded.

9. Dispute resolution

If a dispute arises under these terms, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve it in good faith through direct discussion between authorised representatives. If direct discussion does not resolve the dispute, either party may propose mediation on terms agreed in writing before court proceedings begin.

10. Governing law

These terms are governed by the law of Western Australia, and both parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Western Australia.

11. Contact us

Drill Bits Recyclers 2/89 Pavers Circle, Malaga WA 6090 (08) 6385 7855 info@dbrecyclers.com