Can I get scrap collected from a Sydney strata building outside standard business hours?
Short answer: This depends entirely on your specific building's policies and the buyer's own availability — some strata buildings allow after-hours access with prior arrangement (particularly for concierge-managed buildings), while others restrict deliveries and collections to standard business hours only, so checking with your building management first is essential before assuming a weekend or evening pickup is possible.
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List Free →Why this varies so much by building
Strata by-laws and building management policies differ significantly — a concierge-staffed building may readily accommodate after-hours access, while a smaller, unstaffed building may have no practical way to allow this outside standard hours.
What to check first
Confirm with your strata manager or building management whether after-hours access for a collection is possible at all, and what process (registering the visit, concierge notification) applies before assuming a specific time slot will work.
What to do if after-hours isn’t possible
If your building only allows business-hours access, communicate this clearly to your buyer upfront so they can schedule accordingly rather than assuming evening or weekend flexibility that isn’t actually available.
How ScrapTrade Makes This Easier
ScrapTrade’s buyer messaging lets you confirm your building’s specific access hours before a pickup is scheduled, avoiding a mismatch on the day.
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