What Materials Can Be Sold on ScrapTrade?

Complete Guide to Tradable Scrap Materials on the ScrapTrade Marketplace

Scrap trading is not just about metal it is about material quality, classification, compliance, and market demand. ScrapTrade was built to support professional trading across a wide range of verified scrap materials within a transparent, digital marketplace.

This guide explains what materials can be sold on ScrapTrade, how they are categorized, and why structured material listings matter in a global scrap trading marketplace.

Overview: Materials Allowed on ScrapTrade

ScrapTrade supports the trading of commercially recyclable scrap materials, primarily focused on metal-based and industrial scrap, handled by verified businesses.

The platform prioritizes materials that meet:

  • Recognized industry classifications

  • Recyclability standards

  • Legal and environmental compliance requirements

1. Ferrous Scrap Materials

Ferrous scrap is one of the most actively traded categories on ScrapTrade.

Common ferrous materials include:

  • Heavy Melting Scrap (HMS 1 & HMS 2)

  • Shredded steel scrap

  • Steel bundles

  • Plate and structural scrap

  • Cast iron scrap

These materials are widely sourced from demolition, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects and are in consistent demand by recyclers and mills.

2. Non-Ferrous Scrap Metals

ScrapTrade supports a broad range of non-ferrous metals, which typically command higher market value.

Tradable non-ferrous materials include:

  • Copper (bare bright, millberry, copper wire)

  • Aluminum (extrusions, UBC, sheet, cast aluminum)

  • Brass scrap

  • Zinc scrap

  • Lead scrap

  • Stainless steel scrap

These materials are essential to modern manufacturing and recycling supply chains.

3. Industrial & Manufacturing Scrap

Manufacturers and fabricators can list production and process scrap, including:

  • Metal offcuts

  • Turnings and borings

  • Punching and stamping scrap

  • Machining waste

ScrapTrade enables manufacturers to convert recurring waste into a structured revenue stream through a digital scrap trading platform.

4. Demolition & Infrastructure Scrap

Large-scale projects generate significant recyclable material.

ScrapTrade supports listings from:

  • Building demolition projects

  • Infrastructure upgrades

  • Industrial plant dismantling

Typical materials include:

  • Structural steel

  • Reinforcement bars

  • Mixed ferrous assemblies

These listings are particularly valuable for bulk buyers and exporters.

5. Recyclable Metal-Based Materials

Beyond pure metals, ScrapTrade may support metal-dominant recyclable materials, subject to verification and compliance.

Examples include:

  • Metal components

  • Machinery scrap

  • Equipment decommissioning materials

All such listings must meet platform guidelines and environmental standards.

Materials Not Permitted on ScrapTrade

To maintain marketplace safety and compliance, ScrapTrade does not allow:

  • Hazardous waste

  • Electronic waste containing regulated components

  • Non-recyclable materials

  • Stolen or illegally sourced scrap

  • Unclassified or misrepresented materials

This policy protects buyers, sellers, and the broader recycling ecosystem.

Why Material Classification Matters

ScrapTrade requires accurate material categorization to ensure:

  • Transparent pricing

  • Buyer confidence

  • Reduced disputes

  • Efficient cross-border trading

Structured listings transform ScrapTrade into a professional scrap metal trading platform, not a casual classifieds site.

How ScrapTrade Supports Material Transparency

ScrapTrade promotes:

  • Standardized material descriptions

  • Clear listing data

  • Verified seller profiles

  • Role-based access controls

This approach enables reliable trading at scale within the global recycling marketplace.

Learn more about the platform’s purpose:
https://scraptrade.com.au/about-us

How to List Scrap Materials on ScrapTrade

Verified sellers can list materials by:

  1. Registering on the platform
    https://scraptrade.com.au/

  2. Logging in through the secure portal
    https://scraptrade.com.au/login

  3. Creating structured material listings

  4. Engaging with verified buyers

There are no upfront listing fees for verified sellers.

Corporate Identity & Compliance Assurance

ScrapTrade is owned and operated by:

MOBEIUS TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD
Australian Registered Company
ABN: 49 693 656 932
ACN: 693 656 932

The platform aligns with:

  • Australian Business Registration standards

  • Privacy compliance requirements

  • Secure digital platform protocols

  • Global accessibility principles

These measures reinforce ScrapTrade’s position as a trusted and compliant international scrap trading platform.

FAQs – Materials on ScrapTrade

What types of scrap can be sold on ScrapTrade?

Ferrous scrap, non-ferrous metals, industrial manufacturing scrap, and demolition scrap.

Can manufacturers sell production scrap?

Yes. Manufacturing offcuts and process scrap are permitted for verified businesses.

Are hazardous materials allowed?

No. ScrapTrade does not permit hazardous or non-compliant materials.

Is international scrap trading supported?

Yes. ScrapTrade supports global scrap trading for approved materials.

Who verifies material listings?

Material listings are submitted by verified sellers and monitored to ensure compliance with platform standards.

Conclusion: A Structured Marketplace for Recyclable Materials

ScrapTrade supports the sale of commercially recyclable scrap materials within a verified, compliant, and globally accessible platform.

By enforcing material standards and seller verification, ScrapTrade delivers:

  • Higher trade confidence

  • Transparent pricing

  • Reduced risk

  • Scalable international trade

List Your Scrap Materials on ScrapTrade
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https://scraptradeonline.com/