Is there a scrap buyer who'll actually pick up from an apartment building, or do they only do houses?
Short answer: Yes, many buyers do pick up from apartment buildings, particularly in a dense area like Parramatta where a meaningful share of their customer base lives in units — but it's not universal, and building access requirements (see below) can affect which buyers are willing to take it on, so it's worth asking directly rather than assuming.
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In a high-density area like Parramatta, a large share of a buyer’s potential customers live in units — buyers who want to serve this market have generally already worked out how to handle building access and smaller pickups.
What can make a buyer hesitant
Difficult building access (no loading dock, restrictive visitor policies, limited parking for a collection vehicle) is a more common reason a buyer might decline than the unit itself — this is about logistics, not a blanket refusal to deal with apartments.
How to find out for sure
Ask directly: describe your building type and any access quirks when getting a quote, rather than assuming either way.
How ScrapTrade Makes This Easier
ScrapTrade’s buyer messaging lets you describe your building and access situation upfront, so you’re not wasting time with buyers who won’t actually be able to collect.
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