Can I store scrap metal on my balcony or in shared building areas while I accumulate enough to sell?
Short answer: Generally not recommended and often against your building's by-laws — most strata schemes have rules against storing items (especially anything that could be seen as untidy, hazardous, or a fire risk) on balconies visible from outside or in shared common areas, so accumulating scrap this way risks a strata complaint even before you get to selling it.
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List Free →Why storage is usually restricted
Strata by-laws commonly regulate what can be visible from a balcony or stored in common areas, partly for building appearance and partly for genuine safety reasons (fire egress, structural load on shared areas) — scrap metal, even if harmless, often falls foul of these general rules.
What this means practically
Rather than accumulating material over time, it’s usually more workable to sell smaller amounts as they come up, or store discreetly inside your own unit if space allows, rather than anywhere visible or shared.
If you do need to accumulate
Keep it inside your unit, out of sight, and be mindful of any fire-safety concerns around what you’re storing and how much — check your specific by-laws if you’re unsure.
How ScrapTrade Makes This Easier
Selling smaller amounts more frequently through ScrapTrade avoids the need to accumulate and store material somewhere that might breach your building’s rules.
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