Scrap Auctions / USA
Bid on scrap metal listings across the US, or skip the bidding entirely and negotiate a private price directly with the seller. Either way, escrow protects your payment until delivery is confirmed.
The US is the world's largest exporter of scrap metal, and demand isn't limited to domestic mills. Documented export flows, US scrap into India's growing EAF-driven steel sector among them, mean a seller listing here is competing for attention from international buyers, not just whoever happens to have a yard nearby.
List or bid on material with the price discovered in real time as competing offers come in, useful when a lot's value isn't fully settled.
Propose your own price and quantity directly to the seller, and counter back and forth until you agree, no need to wait for an auction to run its course.
Read more about how negotiation works or see our full comparison of all trading methods.
Comparing offers across yards in different states means multiple calls and no easy way to compare terms side by side. On ScrapTrade, verified listings and buyer requests across the US are searchable from one place, with escrow removing the need to size up a counterparty in person before you trust them with payment. Check today's reference prices before you bid or make an offer.
Both, depending on the material and the buyer. The US is the world's largest scrap metal exporter, meaning genuine international demand competes with domestic mills for supply, real leverage for a seller who lists where multiple buyers can actually see it.
Yes. Every eligible listing supports a private negotiation alongside public bidding, propose your price and quantity directly to the seller, and counter back and forth until you land on terms. Accepting a private offer closes the listing even if it's also running as a live auction.
ScrapTrade verifies accounts before they can trade, and escrow holds payment until delivery is confirmed on both sides. You're not relying on a phone number and a handshake for a deal you can't oversee in person.
No. ScrapTrade lists international buyers and sellers side by side. If you're sourcing from the US for export, see our dedicated guide on shipping scrap from the US to India.
Ferrous grades move in genuine volume given the scale of US steelmaking, but non-ferrous categories, copper and aluminium especially, see the most competitive bidding since export buyers actively chase them. Check current reference prices before listing or bidding.
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