Short answer: Sell when your bins are full or you have a worthwhile amount of copper, brass or stainless, which for many tradies is every month or two, because holding scrap longer takes up space and risks theft, while selling too often means many small trips that cost more in fuel and time than the extra payment is worth.
Bins full? Compare offers from verified buyers.
List Free →Sell on volume, not the calendar
A full bin, not a date, is the best trigger, since it keeps the cost per trip low.
Mind the risks of holding too long
Valuable scrap stored for months can attract thieves and take up room you need for work.
Let a buyer come to you
Where a buyer offers collection, a larger load makes pickup worthwhile and saves you a trip.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade lets you list a full bin once and compare offers, with collection if you prefer it.
Sorting is half the job. ScrapTrade connects tradies with verified buyers, transparent weighing and escrow-protected payments.
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