How do you sell scrap from a house or loft clearance in the UK?
Short answer: Check what belongs to you and what does not, particularly in a rented or inherited property, sort the metals as you clear, keep anything of value separate, and take or send the load to a licensed buyer who can identify the material, because a clearance can produce a surprising amount of metal and getting it sorted early saves effort later.
Sorted your load? Compare offers from verified buyers.
List Free →Be clear about ownership
Make sure the metal is yours to sell, especially in a tenancy or an estate, since fixtures and fittings may belong to someone else.
Sort as you go
Keeping a few boxes and bins for different metals while you clear the property is much easier than sorting a mountain afterwards.
Use a licensed buyer
A licensed buyer will identify the material, record the sale and pay by an approved method, which protects you as well as them.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade lets you compare offers on a whole clearance, including collection from the property.
Knowing what you have is half the job. ScrapTrade connects UK sellers with verified buyers, transparent weighing and escrow-protected payments.
List or Find Scrap on ScrapTrade →