How to open a scrap metal collection point

Reception of scrap metal is not only profitable, but also a noble occupation, because there is a collection for the subsequent processing of unnecessary items that have served their age. Instead of decaying for decades in a landfill, scrap metal will take on a new life.

Instruction manual

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Register IP, OKVED code 37.10.1.

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Make a business plan. In it, consider the costs not only of rent and purchase of equipment, but also the cost of buying a large amount of scrap metal from the population. Plan your starting capital to open a case of at least 150, 000 rubles.

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Find a place to do business. When choosing, consider that you need an area of ​​at least 50-200 square meters. m. for storing metal and for placing weights. Provide site security. It is best that your point is located next to the private sector and have a convenient access road.

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Purchase equipment: tonnage scales for ferrous metals and switch scales with weights for non-ferrous metals. Over time, your business may expand, and you will need expensive automatic equipment, but these costs will quickly pay off.

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Hire employees, initially it can be a receiver and sorter. To save money, you can temporarily take metals in person, and hire a sorter.

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Post scrap metal ads to the public. To do this, use the local press and street posting of leaflets. The acceptance process is closely monitored personally and instruct employees to stop the illegal transfer of scrap metal for illegal mining. Keep a record of the accepted metal. These measures will avoid problems with law enforcement agencies.

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Also arrange sales and export of the accepted metal for further processing.