> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rebottle.app/llms.txt
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# Offloading

## Offloading

Offloading is when your sorted inventory physically leaves — picked up by a distributor or recycler. This is how you get paid.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Offloading screen for your operation" />

  <Step title="Select the items you're offloading">
    You'll see your ready items listed by distributor.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the offload date and location">
    Who is picking up the inventory.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the handling fee rate">
    The amount you charge per item.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter scrap value (if applicable)">
    For non-deposit items only — enter as a lump sum.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit">
    Inventory count drops immediately. An offload record is created.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Tracking payment

When you submit an offload, mark it as:

| Status             | What it means                                                                                |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Unpaid**         | Inventory left but no money received yet. Shows as Outstanding Offloading on your dashboard. |
| **Partially Paid** | Some payment received. Outstanding balance updates automatically.                            |
| **Paid**           | Fully settled.                                                                               |

<Tip>
  To record a payment: find the offload record, click to update it, set the status to Partially Paid or Paid, and enter the amount received.
</Tip>

### Scrap value

For non-deposit items, you won't receive a deposit payout — but you may receive a scrap value from the recycler. Enter that as a lump sum on the offload record. It's tracked separately from deposit and handling fee amounts.

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