Short answer: Take the metal out before the skip is filled, store it dry and secure on site or in a garage and arrange a collection or drop-off as soon as you have a worthwhile load, because once metal goes into a skip it is gone, and holding it for weeks risks theft and clutter, so the best timing is to sell at the end of each major stage.
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Metal that goes in the skip is lost, so pull it out first.
Store safely
A dry, locked spot on site keeps it from theft and weather.
Sell by stage
Selling at the end of each stage keeps the site tidy and the cash flowing.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade buyers can collect at the end of each stage, so the metal never sits for long.
A little sorting on site pays back later. ScrapTrade connects renovators with verified buyers, transparent weighing and escrow-protected payments.
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