Sell Scrap Online — Get More Than the Yard Will Quote You
Stop settling for one local scrapyard's number. List your scrap online on ScrapTrade and let a global pool of verified buyers compete for it — fixed price, live auction, or accept offers.
Why Sell Scrap Online Instead of at the Yard
A Wider Buyer Pool
A local scrapyard is one buyer with one price. Online, your listing is visible to traders, recyclers, and businesses across 50+ countries — more demand for the same material.
Competitive Bidding, Not a Take-It-or-Leave-It Quote
List as a live auction and let buyers compete for your lot, or accept offers on a fixed-price listing. Either way, the price is set by the market, not by a single buyer's counter scale.
AI-Assisted Listings in Minutes
Upload a photo and let AI generate a professional title, description, and tags. Get an AI price suggestion based on current market data before you even set your price.
Trust Built Into Every Listing
A GPS-tagged verification video means buyers can trust your listing sight unseen — which means more serious bids, faster.
Escrow-Protected Payment
You're never paid in cash on the spot and hoping the scale wasn't rigged. Funds sit in escrow and release to you once the trade is confirmed complete.
1% Commission, No Listing Fees
Free to list. ScrapTrade takes 1% only when your item actually sells — no monthly fees, no pay-to-list, no cost if it doesn't sell.
Local Scrapyard vs. Selling Scrap Online
| Feature | Local Scrapyard | ScrapTrade Online |
|---|---|---|
| Number of potential buyers | 1 (the yard) | Global pool, 50+ countries |
| Price discovery | Yard's quoted rate | Competitive bidding / offers |
| Payment security | Cash, no recourse | Escrow-protected |
| Listing cost | N/A | Free — 1% only on sale |
| Proof of material condition | Visual inspection on-site | GPS video verification |
| Time to sell | Same day, one price | Auction window or instant Buy Now |
Common Questions
Is it safe to sell scrap metal online?
Yes. Every ScrapTrade listing requires a GPS-tagged verification video reviewed by our admin team before it goes live, and buyer payments are held in Stripe escrow until you confirm the sale — funds don't reach you until the trade is legitimate.
Do I need a business license to sell scrap online?
No. Individuals can register as an Individual account and sell casually. Professional dealers register as Trader, and companies as Business — no license is required to get started, though some countries may require one for large-volume commercial trading under local law.
How much can I get for scrap metal online vs a local scrapyard?
Local scrapyards quote a single take-it-or-leave-it price. Selling online opens your listing to a global pool of buyers who bid competitively or make offers, often surfacing a better price than the nearest yard — especially for larger, well-sorted lots.
How do I get paid when I sell scrap online?
Buyers pay through Stripe. Funds are held in escrow and released to your linked payout account once you confirm the buyer received the material as described — typically within 48 hours of confirmation.