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♻️ How It Works

Scan. Price.
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Three simple steps between you and knowing exactly what your recyclables are worth at any South African depot.

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How ScanWorth recycling price scanner works — 3 easy steps

3 steps. That's all it takes.

Scan · Price · Sell with confidence

01
📷

Scan Your Material

Point your phone at any recyclable — scrap metal, plastic, cardboard, glass, e-waste. The scanner identifies it in seconds.

02
💰

Get the SA Price

ScanWorth shows you the current South African market price — updated from real depot data across the country. No estimates.

03
🏆

Sell With Confidence

Walk into any scrap yard knowing exactly what your material should fetch. No more guessing. No more getting underpaid.

From scan to cash
in 5 seconds.

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Scanning…
Copper Wire
Identified by ScanWorth Scanner
Current SA Market Price
R85 /kg
Grade 1 Copper Non-ferrous High Value
Scan Confidence94%

💡 Smart Tip: Strip the insulation first — bare copper fetches up to 20% more at most SA depots.

More than just
a price check.

Four powerful tools built specifically for South African recyclers, collectors, and businesses.

Core Feature
♻️

Recycling Scanner

Point, scan, and instantly see the current SA market price for any recyclable. 20+ material categories, real depot data, offline-ready.

  • ✓ Instant material identification
  • ✓ Live SA market prices
  • ✓ Works without internet
  • ✓ Pro sell tips per scan
Included
🧹

Smart Sorting Coach

Step-by-step guides on how to sort, clean, and prepare your recyclables to get the highest possible price at the depot every time.

  • ✓ Material grade identification
  • ✓ Sorting instructions per type
  • ✓ Value optimisation advice
  • ✓ SA depot expert tips
Included
🔮

What If Simulator

Run scenarios before going to the depot. What if I strip this wire? What if I crush these cans? See how preparation affects your payout.

  • ✓ Side-by-side payout comparison
  • ✓ Time vs reward calculator
  • ✓ Multi-material batch simulation
  • ✓ Exact rand amounts shown
Included
🌍

My Waste Legacy

Track your cumulative environmental impact. CO₂ saved, materials diverted from landfill, milestones earned — share your green legacy.

  • ✓ CO₂ savings tracker
  • ✓ Landfill diversion stats
  • ✓ Badges & milestones
  • ✓ Shareable impact cards

Every material
SA recycles.

From copper wire to cardboard — if it has value at the depot, ScanWorth can price it.

🔌
Copper
R75–R95/kg
Wire, pipe, stripped
🥤
Aluminium
R12–R18/kg
Cans, sheet, extrusion
⚙️
Steel & Iron
R1.50–R4/kg
Heavy, light, stainless
🚿
Brass
R38–R55/kg
Fittings, taps, mixed
🔋
Lead
R8–R14/kg
Batteries, sheet, pipes
🧴
PET Plastic
R2–R5/kg
Bottles, containers
🛢️
HDPE Plastic
R2–R4/kg
Milk bottles, drums
📦
Cardboard
R0.60–R1.20/kg
Corrugated, boxes
📰
Paper
R0.40–R0.90/kg
Newsprint, office
🍾
Glass
R0.40–R0.80/kg
Bottles, jars separated
💻
E-Waste
R20–R200+/kg
Phones, laptops, boards
🔩
Stainless Steel
R10–R16/kg
304/316 grades
Ready?

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at the depot.

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