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The yard visit is where all your sorting work turns into cash — or does not. What to expect on your first trip, how yards set and grade prices, the common ways scrappers lose money at the scale, and how to compare yards properly.

Jul 5, 2026 · The ScrapTally Team · Selling & Yards
Your First Trip to the Scrap Yard: What to Expect, Step by Step
The scale, the bins, the ID check, the payout — a walkthrough of exactly what happens on your first yard visit, so you show up prepared instead of intimidated.
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