Sell Stainless

Sell stainless steel to Skrotify

Stainless steel is one of the most sought-after materials in metal recycling. Thanks to its content of chromium, nickel and sometimes molybdenum, stainless steel has a high and stable scrap value, especially when the material is properly sorted.
At Skrotify, companies and businesses can sell and recycle stainless steel in a secure, transparent and digital way.

What is stainless steel?

Stainless steel is an alloy of iron containing at least 10,5% chromium, which gives the material its corrosion-resistant properties. Depending on the composition, stainless steel may also contain nickel, molybdenum and other alloying substances that affect quality and value.

Common uses:

• Industrial Processes and Machines
• Pipes, tanks and containers
• Food and pharmaceutical industry
• Construction, architecture and interior design
• Marine and chemical environments

Why is recycling stainless steel important?

Stainless steel can be recycled over and over again without losing its properties, which makes it very valuable in the circular economy.

Benefits of Recycling:

• Reduced energy consumption compared to new production
• Less need for mining
• Return of valuable alloy metals
• Lower climate impact

The difference between stainless 304 and 316

Not all types of stainless steel have the same value. The two most common qualities are stainless 304 and stainless 316, and the difference between them affects both the area of use and scrap price.

Stainless 304

Stainless 304 is the most common type of stainless steel.

Features:

• Contains chromium and nickel
• Good corrosion resistance
• Widely used in kitchen, food industry and general industry

Examples:

• Sinks and kitchenware
• Pipes and plates
• Machine parts and enclosures

Stainless 316

Stainless 316 is a more advanced grade.

Features:

• Contains chromium, nickel and molybdenum
• Very high corrosion resistance
• Copes better with aggressive environments

Examples:

• Marine environments
• Chemical industry
• Pharmaceutical and Process Industry

Thanks to its molybdenum content, stainless 316 has higher recycling value than 304.

Stainless Steel Scrap Price

The scrap price of stainless steel is affected by:

• Type of stainless (304 or 316)
• Content of nickel and molybdenum
• Purity and sorting
• Current market situation

Properly sorted stainless steel pays significantly better than mixed or unsorted material.
Through Skrotify's customer portal you can always see current daily price of stainless steel before delivery.

How to sell stainless steel scrap to Skrotify

Step 1: Digitally register the material

Log in to Skrotify's customer portal and register your stainless steel scrap by selecting the appropriate scrap grade (304 or 316).

Step 2: View current scrap price

You get full transparency about the price and know what your material is worth before selling.

Step 3: Drop off or pick up

Stainless scrap can be handed in or picked up depending on the volume and needs. All handling is carried out in accordance with the current rules for scrap trade.

Step 4: Sorting and Recycling

The material is sorted and sent to smelters where it is recycled and becomes a new raw material in the industry.

Documentation and traceability

All stainless steel recycling via Skrotify is documented and traceable. In the customer portal you will have access to:

• Delivery history
• Total Recycled Weight
• Basis for accounting
• Environmental data for sustainability and audit requirements

Why companies choose Skrotify for stainless steel

• Correct valuation of stainless 304 and 316
• Transparent pricing
• Digital and easy management
• Safe and legal recycling
• Less administration

Stainless steel in the circular economy

When stainless steel is recycled correctly, the material can be used again and again without loss of quality. By selling stainless steel to Skrotify, companies contribute to efficient resource utilization and reduced environmental impact.

This is how modern stainless steel recycling should work.

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