How do aluminium window and door frames sell as scrap?
Short answer: Window and door frames are extruded aluminium and are usually a good, clean source of scrap, but glass, seals, handles, hinges and any steel reinforcement should be removed first, because buyers pay for the aluminium by weight and deduct for everything else, so frames that have been stripped and sorted attract the best price.
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List Free →Remove the glass
Glass is heavy, not aluminium and dangerous, so it should be removed before the frame is moved or sold.
Strip the fittings
Handles, locks, hinges and rubber seals should come off where possible, leaving the bare frame.
Check for painted or powder-coated finishes
Coated frames are still aluminium, but some buyers price them separately from bare frames, so describe them accurately.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade buyers can quote on whole frames or stripped sections, with pickup for larger quantities.
A little sorting goes a long way with aluminium. ScrapTrade connects you with verified buyers, transparent weighing and escrow-protected payments.
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