Preferential rates
Eligible trade sellers can qualify for enhanced rates based on grade, quantity, cleanliness, separation and frequency.
Nelson Pro
Scrap Metal Recycling for Trade Professionals
Nelson Pro is built for electricians, plumbers, builders, roofers, HVAC engineers, fabricators, data installers and local contractors who generate regular scrap metal from installation, maintenance, refurbishment and site work.
Members can access preferential trade rates, market-linked pricing, loyalty rewards and fast compliant payment options after weigh-in and verification.
Trust and compliance
Proof before paperwork.
Fast payment target
Electronic payment is targeted within one hour after weigh-in when ID, ownership, compliance checks and processing are complete.
Trade records
Clear transaction records support job costing, repeat selling, accounts and compliance paperwork.
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Join Nelson ProTrade membership for regular local sellers with faster compliant routes.
Today's Trade RatesMarket-linked rates for copper, cable, brass, lead, aluminium and steel.
ElectriciansCopper cable, clean wire, data cable, SWA and electrical metals.
Plumbers & Heating EngineersCopper pipe, cylinders, brass valves, lead and heating trade metals.
Builders & ContractorsSteel, aluminium frames, copper, cable, lead and site metals.
RoofersLead flashing, lead sheet, copper roofing offcuts, zinc and aluminium.
HVAC EngineersCopper pipe, coils, brass fittings, aluminium, stainless and ducting metals.
Data & Telecoms InstallersCat5, Cat6, Cat7, telecoms cable, tray, conduit and copper cable.
Fabricators & EngineersStainless, aluminium, copper, bronze, offcuts, swarf and production scrap.
Property MaintenanceRecurring repair and refurbishment scrap from maintenance teams.
ID, Payment & ComplianceNo-cash payment rules, ID checks, verification and compliant trade records.Preferential trade rates
Preferential trade rates
Regular trade customers can qualify for enhanced rates based on material quality, quantity, cleanliness, separation and frequency.
Market-linked pricing
Market-linked pricing
Trade prices are informed by market conditions, metal grade, contamination level, recovery yield, quantity and current demand.
Fast compliant payment
Fast compliant payment
Fast electronic payment is targeted within one hour of weigh-in where ID, ownership, compliance checks and payment processing are complete.
No cash buying
No cash buying
Scrap metal is paid through compliant electronic routes only. Sellers must provide valid ID and address verification.
FAQs
Common questions
What is Nelson Pro?
Nelson Pro is a trade-focused membership route for regular sellers, offering preferential trade rates, loyalty rewards, market-linked pricing and fast compliant payment options.
Do Nelson Pro members get preferential rates?
Yes. Eligible Nelson Pro members can access preferential rates based on material grade, quality, separation, volume and frequency.
Do you offer a prepaid Mastercard?
Eligible Nelson Pro members can access a free prepaid Mastercard option, subject to onboarding, ID verification, provider approval and compliance checks.
Do you pay within one hour?
Fast electronic payment is targeted within one hour of weigh-in where ID, ownership, compliance checks and payment processing are complete.
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