Proper scrap metal preparation directly affects the final price — it can differ by 15-25% depending on how well sorted and cleaned the scrap is from foreign materials.
Separate scrap into distinct categories: copper separately, aluminium separately, brass, stainless steel and ferrous metal — into different containers or bags.
Remove plastic, wood, and rubber parts from the scrap if possible without excessive effort — contamination lowers the final price.
A common mistake is burning insulation off copper cable hoping for a higher price. In reality, burnt copper is valued lower than insulated cable because fire oxidizes the metal and degrades its quality.
Many people mistakenly spend time washing scrap before selling — this doesn't affect the price, as valuation is based on metal type and grade, not surface cleanliness.
If you have a large batch (from 1 tonne), tell us the approximate volume by phone so we can arrange free pickup and prepare transport of the right capacity.
Individuals usually just need a passport. Legal entities need invoices for the scrap batch — reputable collection points like Avto-Vikom issue all necessary documents.