What happens if steel or plastic is still attached to aluminium?
Short answer: Buyers either deduct an allowance for the attached material or price the whole item as a lower mixed grade, and heavy steel parts such as bolts, bearings or brackets can reduce the payable weight noticeably, so removing the larger attachments is usually worth the effort while small fixings can often be left on.
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A buyer may estimate the proportion of non-aluminium material and deduct it from the weight, or price the item as mixed.
What is worth removing
Large steel parts and obvious plastic are worth taking off when it is quick and safe to do so.
What to leave
Small screws and seals are rarely worth the time, so leaving them on is usually sensible.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade buyers explain their deductions, so you can decide whether stripping is worth it.
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