Short answer: Weigh or estimate what you collect each time you empty the box or bin, note the date, the metal and the weight, add up the totals every few months and compare them with what you sold and what you earned, because a simple record shows whether the routine is working and what it is worth, and it is the basis for any reporting you may need.
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A set of bathroom scales gives a good enough weight for most households.
Keep a simple log
Date, metal and weight in a notebook or spreadsheet is all you need.
Review occasionally
A look at the totals every few months shows what is worth the effort.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
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A routine only works if it is easy. ScrapTrade connects you with verified buyers, transparent weighing and escrow-protected payments for the metal worth selling.
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