Should you sell your scrap in one big load or in several smaller batches?
Short answer: One larger load usually saves time, fuel and effort and may attract a better price, but there is no need to hold on to scrap for months to build a bigger pile, so a sensible approach is to sell when you have a worthwhile quantity, or sooner if storage or security is a worry, keeping high-value metals such as copper separate so that they are not diluted by cheaper material.
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List Free →The case for one load
A single trip means less driving, fewer weighbridge visits and a stronger position when you ask for a price on a bigger weight.
The case for selling sooner
Storing metal takes space, and valuable metals can attract thieves, so there is a limit to how long it is sensible to hold on.
A practical rule
Sell when the load is worth the trip and when the valuable metals are sorted and ready.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade buyers can collect from you when a load is ready, which saves a trip.
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