Mail-in refineries take a cut for shipping, handling, and middlemen — you get less. TrayScrap is local to Southern California, so we cut out the middleman and pay you significantly more than national buyers. We come to your office, assay on-site, and pay you the same day. No shipping. No waiting. No surprises.
Dental offices accumulate scrap every month. Refer one office and earn 5%–10% on every purchase TrayScrap makes there — not just the first one. One referral can pay you for years.
What we accept
From single crowns to full lab lots — we evaluate and pay for everything with precious metal content. No need to sort or separate.
Full and partial gold crowns, all karats. Most common and highest value.
Multi-unit bridges with precious or semi-precious alloys.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal with platinum or palladium content.
Lab casting waste with recoverable precious metal content.
Precious metal-bearing polishing residue from dental labs.
Precious metal alloys, sweeps, and mixed dental lab waste.
Accumulated office scrap — no need to sort or separate.
Precious metal prices fluctuate. Dental scrap accumulates. We make selling simple — one call and we handle everything.
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Why dental professionals choose us
We're not a generic gold buyer. We're a dental industry service built around your workflow.
No waiting weeks. You receive cash, Zelle, or check the same day we evaluate your scrap — before we leave.
Local pickup at your office or lab anywhere in Southern California. No shipping, no risk, no hassle.
You see exactly how we evaluate your materials. Every piece explained. No hidden deductions, ever.
Payouts based on real-time gold, platinum, and palladium values — not arbitrary flat rates.
We understand dental scrap. Professional, discreet service — not a generic consumer gold buyer.
Set up a monthly or quarterly schedule — we handle everything so you never let scrap accumulate.
How we compare
Most dental offices are still using mail-in refiners from decades ago. Here's what that arrangement costs you.
| Feature | Traditional Mail-In Refiners | TrayScrap ✦ |
|---|---|---|
| Service model | You ship your scrap and wait | We come to your office — zero effort |
| Payment speed | 1–3 weeks after receipt | Same day, before we leave |
| Evaluation visibility | PDF report sent weeks later | Explained in person, right there |
| Fees & deductions | Hidden processing charges | Zero hidden fees — ever |
| Risk of loss | Scrap shipped — lost mail happens | No shipping — zero transit risk |
| Service relationship | Impersonal, transactional | Direct local relationship |
How it works
Our process is designed to be zero-friction for your practice.
Fill out the form or call. We'll confirm within a few hours and schedule your pickup.
A TrayScrap representative comes to your office or lab — anywhere in Southern California.
We evaluate your materials transparently, walking you through the process and our offer.
Accept the offer — get paid on the spot via cash, Zelle, or check before we leave.
Our commitment to you
We're a local, dental-focused buyer building long-term relationships with practices across Southern California. Here's what we promise on every single visit.
No mail-in waiting periods. Once you accept our offer, you're paid on the spot — cash, Zelle, or check, the same day.
We walk you through how every piece is evaluated, right in front of you. Clear pricing based on real metal value — no deductions, no black box.
We're based right here in Southern California — not a faceless out-of-state refinery. A real local team you can reach directly, every time.
We're growing our network of dental offices and labs across SoCal. Get priority scheduling and a direct line to our team.
Referral partner program
Dental offices produce scrap constantly — crowns, PFM, casting buttons — month after month. Every time TrayScrap visits a dental office you referred and makes a purchase, you earn commission. Again. That's not a one-time payment. That's a recurring income stream growing to up to 10% as you refer more.
Commission isn't just on the first sale. Every time we buy from your referral — quarterly, monthly, whenever — you earn again on that purchase.
See every referral, every visit, every commission in real time. Pending, approved, and paid — always transparent.
Start at 5%. Every 10 successful office visits earns you +1% more — up to 10% max on every future purchase, from every office.
Each commission is based on actual metal value recovered — not estimates. Admin-verified, fully transparent, every time.
Our evaluation
Every offer is based on actual metal content — not guesswork, not arbitrary tables.
We identify the alloy composition of each piece using professional testing methods — explained clearly on the spot.
Payouts reflect real-time precious metal market values for gold, platinum, and palladium — not last month's rates.
We walk you through every step. You'll know exactly what you're being paid for and why — before you agree to anything.
Common questions
Everything dental offices and labs ask before working with us.
Get started — free & no obligation
We'll contact you within a few hours to schedule your pickup. Same-day appointments often available.