What packaging do you need to ship scrap metal safely?
Short answer: Scrap normally travels on pallets, in bulk bags or in sturdy bins, strapped or contained so that it cannot shift, with sharp edges covered or bundled and heavy pieces at the bottom, and the weight per pallet kept within what the carrier and the handling equipment can manage, because poorly packed scrap is dangerous to handle and carriers may refuse it.
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Pallets, bulk bags and heavy-duty bins suit scrap, whereas loose piles and weak boxes do not survive handling.
Control sharp and heavy items
Cover or bundle sharp ends and keep heavy pieces low, so nothing shifts or cuts the packaging in transit.
Check carrier limits
Ask the carrier about weight and size limits and any restrictions on scrap before you pack, to avoid a refused pickup.
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