How much scrap do you need before a remote pickup is worthwhile?
Short answer: There is no fixed number, since it depends on the distance, the metals involved and the buyer, but as a rough guide a full truckload is likely to attract an offer from a buyer who will travel, a few hundred kilograms of valuable metal may justify a trip on its own, and small loads of low-value steel are rarely worth a long journey unless they are combined with other material.
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A small amount of copper or brass can justify a trip that a larger amount of steel cannot, so think in terms of total value, not weight alone.
Ask the buyer for their minimum
Buyers who travel often set a minimum weight or value for a pickup, and asking up front tells you whether you are close.
Build the load over time
Keeping scrap sorted and stored safely until you have enough is sensible in remote areas, provided it is secure.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade buyers state their minimums, so you can see how close your pile is to a worthwhile pickup.
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