Is old corrugated iron roofing and farm fencing wire actually worth selling as scrap?
Short answer: Yes, generally — corrugated iron is typically galvanized steel and fencing wire is often mild steel or galvanized wire, both of which have real scrap value, though thin-gauge galvanized material like roofing sheets usually prices lower than thicker steel due to the coating and gauge factors that apply to galvanized scrap generally.
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Corrugated iron roofing is steel, and even though it’s thin-gauge and galvanized, it still carries genuine scrap value — the volume from clearing an old shed or fence line often adds up to a worthwhile amount even at a lower per-kilogram galvanized rate.
What affects the price
Galvanized coating means a lower rate than bare steel, consistent with how galvanized material is priced generally. Rust and general condition also matter — heavily corroded sheeting may have lost enough actual steel to weigh noticeably less than it appears.
Practical collection tips
Flattening or bundling corrugated sheets and coiling fencing wire makes for easier transport and handling, and some buyers may handle bundled material more efficiently than loose, awkward sheets — worth asking if this affects pickup or pricing.
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For a genuinely large clearout of roofing or fencing material, listing it on ScrapTrade lets buyers who specifically handle bulk galvanized scrap quote on the full volume.
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