Short answer: The main options are walk-in scrap yards, mobile collectors who come to you, online marketplaces where buyers quote on your listing and skip or bulk bin companies that take mixed loads, and each trades off price, convenience and risk differently, so the right choice depends on how much you have, how heavy it is, how fast you need it gone and how much you value the best price.
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List Free →Yards
Usually pay well and weigh in front of you, but you have to get the load there.
Collectors
Come to you, which suits heavy or awkward loads, though the price is often lower.
Marketplaces and skips
Marketplaces let buyers compete for your load, whereas skips are convenient but often lose the value of the metal.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade is a marketplace that brings several local buyers to one listing.
The best option depends on your load. ScrapTrade lets you compare verified buyers, with transparent weighing and escrow-protected payments.
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