A removable scraper blade tip and reusable pocket for a conveyor belt cleaner comprises a scraper blade with leg portions adapted to be releasably received by receiving compartments in a pocket member that is permanently affixed to a support frame. The scraper blade tip is press fit into the pocket and secured with the use of a self-locking mounting pin. Removal of the scraper blade tip requires removal of the mounting pin and applying a force to the scraper blade tip to break the press fit. A new scraper blade tip may be inserted with the pocket and secured with the mounting pin.