Vendor Guide
List It. Sell It. Get Paid.
From sign-up to sale — a streamlined process built for recyclers, auto shops, and scrap dealers of all sizes.
Free to List
Verified & Secure
Goes Live Instantly
100% Virtual
Phase 1 Get Started
Step 01
Visit the Site
Go to onlinemetalrecycling.com and click Sell in the top navigation.
Step 02
Create Account
Sign up for a free vendor account in under two minutes. No listing fees, ever.
Step 03
New Listing
From your Store Manager dashboard, click Add Product to begin.
Phase 2 Describe Your Item
Step 04
Upload Photos
Snap clear photos of your scrap lot from multiple angles. Good photos drive more bids.
Step 05
Select Category
Choose the correct material type — copper, aluminum, steel, brass, e-scrap, HVAC, automotive, and more.
Required Listing Fields
Listing Title
Clear, descriptive name
Description
Material grade, mix, condition notes
Weight (lbs)
Total lot weight — used for $/lb bidding
Condition
Clean, mixed, processed, unprocessed
Material Category
Copper, aluminum, steel, etc.
Photos
Min. 1 clear image of the lot
Phase 3 Set Your Price
Step 06
Check Market Price
Review the live scrap metal pricing page to gauge what your material is worth today.
Step 07
Set Reserve Price
Enter your minimum acceptable price per pound. Your lot will not sell below this — you are always protected.
Phase 4 Pickup Location
✅ Default Location
- Uses your registered account address
- No additional entry required
- One click to confirm
📍 Different Location
- Enter full street address
- City & State
- Facility type (yard, warehouse, shop, etc.)
Phase 5 Go Live
Step 08 — Submit & List Product
Review your listing one final time, then click Submit. Your auction goes live immediately. Buyers nationwide are notified and bidding can begin at once. No delays, no manual approval — it’s that fast.
Always In the Loop — Automatic Notifications
📣 Listing Goes Live
The moment your auction is submitted, internal staff and registered buyers are notified automatically.
🔔 First Bid Alert
You’re notified immediately when the first bid is placed on your lot — whether it happens right away or mid-auction.
⚡ Bid Activity
Every bid on your listing triggers a real-time notification so you’re never in the dark about auction activity.
✅ Sale Confirmed
When your auction closes with a winning bid, you receive a final sale confirmation with full buyer details.
Ready to List Your First Lot?
Join recycling centers, auto shops, and scrap dealers already selling on Ultimate Recycling Inc.
Create Free Seller Account