What evidence should a business keep to show its scrap metal was recycled?
Short answer: Keep the weighbridge or weight docket showing material, gross, tare and net weight, the buyer's name and details, the date and the payment record, plus any certificate or statement the recycler provides, and file them consistently by month or job, because that set of documents is what an auditor or client is most likely to ask for.
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A weight docket, a receipt or invoice and the buyer’s details together show what left your site, when and to whom.
Extra evidence where available
Some recyclers can supply a statement or certificate confirming that material was received for recycling, which adds weight to your records.
File them consistently
Filing documents by period or by project makes them easy to find when someone asks, and avoids a scramble at the end of the year.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade stores the details of each trade online, so the core documents are always on hand.
Good evidence starts with the sale. ScrapTrade records the material, weight, buyer and payment of each trade, with verified buyers and escrow-protected payments.
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