Strategically located in Sector C7 of the Saint-Laurent-du-Var industrial zone, at 30 rue Claude Bernard, the Sclavo Eco-Relais is the essential partner for the circular economy on the Côte d’Azur coast. Located between Nice airport and Cagnes-sur-Mer marina, our purchasing counter offers a local solution for transforming your metal waste into cash. Whether you’re a building craftsman, a Plaine du Var industrialist or a private individual, this guide explains why and how you can optimize your income through recycling.

Sclavo expertise in Saint-Laurent-du-Var: A profession, a passion

The profession of scrap metal worker has evolved. Today, it’s all about materials engineering. At Saint-Laurent, we don’t just weigh iron; we analyze complex alloys to offer you the fairest price, indexed to world prices.

Why come to rue Claude Bernard?

  1. Immediate proximity: For companies based in Saint-Laurent, Nice-Ouest or Villeneuve-Loubet, the logistical time savings are immense. Avoiding traffic jams to Carros or inland means greater profitability.
  2. A modern infrastructure: Our site is designed to accommodate both dump trucks and light vehicles, with secure, fluid drop-off zones.
  3. Total transparency: every weighing operation is carried out on certified precision scales, with direct customer display for absolute confidence.

Buying back Copper: The red gold of the coast

Copper is the driving force behind the metals market. In Saint-Laurent, we buy all types of copper, with a particular focus on the needs of coastal electricians and plumbers.

  • Millberry Copper (Stripped): This is shiny copper wire without any sheathing or traces of oxidation. This is the premium grade, paid for at full price.
  • Mixed copper: plumbing pipes, often with traces of tin solder or paint. Despite these impurities, its value remains very high at our counter.
  • Electrical Cables: We buy up your sheathed cable offcuts. We estimate the yield (weight of copper vs. weight of plastic) to make you a competitive offer without stripping.

The Stainless Steel and Aluminium Division: Strategic alloys

Saint-Laurent-du-Var’s proximity to the sea generates a large flow ofmarine stainless steel (316L). Unlike standard stainless steel (304), 316L contains molybdenum, giving it superior value. Our spectrometers can certify the grade of your metals in a matter of seconds. As foraluminum, we process joinery profiles, engine casings from neighboring garages and offset aluminum from the printing industry. Each type of aluminum has its own rating, and we help you sort it out to maximize your price per kilo.

The legal framework for metal buying in France

Selling metal in Saint-Laurent-du-Var is a strictly regulated operation to combat trafficking and protect the environment.

  • Mandatory ID: No transaction can be carried out without presentation of a valid ID (for individuals) or Kbis (for companies).
  • Cash ban: Since 2011, the law prohibits cash payments for metal buy-back. At Eco-Relais Sclavo, we pay by cheque or bank transfer, guaranteeing full traceability.
  • Purchase slip: An official document is given to you with each transaction, detailing the weights, types of metal and prices applied.

Expert advice to boost your earnings

Don’t throw anything away until you’ve sorted it!

  1. Separate ferrous from non-ferrous metals: Use a magnet. If it sticks, it’s iron or steel (lower price). If it doesn’t stick, it may be copper, aluminum, brass or stainless steel (higher price).
  2. Clean your inputs: Remove plastic from copper pipes, iron screws from aluminum frames, and plastic handles from stainless steel doors. Clean metal prevents downgrading.
  3. Follow the prices: Metal prices are volatile. As the leading scrap metal dealer in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, we pass on LME (London Metal Exchange) rises so you’re always a winner.