How it works

Every tonne has a lifecycle

TONNE is a transaction and material-management platform, not a noticeboard. Material is tracked from source to downstream buyer.

Listing material

Seven short steps. Listings can be moderated before publication.

  1. 1. Material

    Metals, wood or waste.

  2. 2. Specification

    Grade, ferrous or non-ferrous, processed, contamination.

  3. 3. Quantity

    Total tonnes, tonnes available now, ongoing weekly or monthly.

  4. 4. Location

    Postcode and collection address — exact location can stay hidden.

  5. 5. Logistics

    Collection required, delivery available, loading and access.

  6. 6. Commercial terms

    Fixed price, sealed bids or POA.

  7. 7. Evidence

    Photos, video, weighbridge tickets and analysis documents.

Sealed bids and agreement

TONNE runs as a sealed-bids exchange. Verified buyers submit a price per tonne, collection or delivered basis, a collection date and any additional terms — blind to other buyers, so every bid is your best price. Sellers see all bids together on one screen and can accept, counter or decline. Every action is recorded against the deal.

The lifecycle of a tonne

  1. Source
  2. List
  3. Offer
  4. Sale
  5. Transport
  6. Recycler
  7. Process
  8. Trade Desk
  9. Downstream buyer
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