Short answer: Start by tracking what you collect and sell, build a few reliable sources, keep your material sorted and secure, learn the rules that apply to scrap dealers where you live, keep proper records and check with an accountant about how your activity is treated, because the step from casual to regular brings legal and tax responsibilities that are easy to meet if you plan for them.
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Learn the rules
Dealing in scrap is regulated in many places, so find out what applies to you before you scale up.
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An accountant can explain how regular trading is treated for tax and what you should be recording.
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