What Affects the Scrap Rate?
Important pricing factors for steel scrap
Steel scrap can include mild and heavy steel, sheets, plates, pipes, rods, beams, angles, channels, cabinets and equipment parts. Grade, thickness and form may influence classification and handling. Galvanising, paint, concrete, insulation and non-metal attachments can affect accepted weight or processing requirements.
- Material Type
- Purity
- Quantity
- Location
- Market Demand