Short answer: Sort the material by metal type, remove non-metal attachments where practical, weigh it accurately, check current prices and compare more than one buyer, because a sorted, clean and accurately weighed load generally attracts better offers than a single mixed pile, and comparing buyers is the simplest way to avoid accepting the first price you are given.
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List Free →Why sorting pays
Separating copper, aluminium and steel lets each be priced on its own, which almost always beats a single mixed price.
Why more than one quote matters
Prices differ between buyers, and a group raising money for a cause has good reason to ask around before agreeing.
Why witnessed weighing builds trust
Having two volunteers see the weighing and note the figure protects the group and reassures donors that the proceeds are accounted for.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade lets your group compare offers on the actual sorted load, with transparent weighing and payment held in escrow.
A well-run drive ends with a fair price and a clear record. ScrapTrade connects groups with verified buyers, transparent weighing and escrow-protected payments.
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