Industry Insights
2.10.2026

How to optimize your income per kilo: 5 tips from Skrotify

Do you get maximum value for your scrap? Many companies leave thousands of dollars on the table through missorting, poor timing or lack of transparency. Here, at Skrotify, we share our top tips for increasing your earnings per kilo — whether you're scrapping regularly or on a one-off project.

1. Sort metal by type and purity

Mixing copper, aluminum, iron and stainless reduces the replacement considerably. Sorted scrap is always paid higher — especially pure fractions such as Millberry, brass 85% or aluminum without paint.

Tip: Use labeled vessels or separate surfaces in the workplace. It is a simple routine that often increases the price by 10-25%.

2. Keep an eye on daily rates

Metal prices move every day. By selling when the price is high — for example at copper or aluminum tops — you can get several crowns more per kilogram. IN Scrotiphy's Portal you see all scrap prices live and can time your deliveries smartly.

3. Avoid pollution

Oil, plastic, rubber or other residues reduce the degree of purity — thus lowering the value. Drain cables, clean containers and disassemble mixed materials before weighing.

The cleaner — the higher the price per kilogram.

4. Choose the right scrap partner

Not all scrap dealers pay equally well. Skrotify gives you transparent and fair compensation — based on clear factors, not arbitrariness. You always see what you're getting paid, instantly and in real time.

Plus, you get CO₂ data and full reporting — perfect for ESG and auditing.

5. Let us analyze your scrap flow

Many companies don't know what they're actually scrapping -- or what it's worth. With a free analysis from Skrotify, you get:

  • An estimated annual revenue
  • Suggestions for better sorting
  • Optimized logistics solution
Often we find unused revenue — in machinery, wiring and waste that has just been lying around waiting.

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Olivia Elm (Vice VD)
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