Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
Copper National Average $3.40/lb Updated 02/17/2025
Steel National Average $174.96/ton Updated 02/17/2025
Aluminum National Average $0.52/lb Updated 02/17/2025
Catalytic Converter Average $75.93/each Updated 02/17/2025

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Choosing the Best Wire Stripping Machine for Efficient Copper Cable Recycling

Regarding copper cable recycling, a key element of your toolkit is the automatic wire stripper. This specialized tool offers users a swift, efficient, and user-friendly experience, allowing for quick processing of cables and wires. Determining “the best wire stripping machine” from the sea of options available can be challenging. That’s why we’ve handpicked the top […]

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Tom’s Top Picks: Best Tools for Scrapping

If you want to start scrapping metal for extra money or even a full-time job, we have some important tools and accessories you should consider getting before you begin. Tom, the founder of iScrap App, owns a scrap yard and has been in the business for years. We sat down with him to chat about […]

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Top 25 Most Common Scrap Metals

Which Scrap Metals Made The List?  We love scrap metal. “Who doesn’t?” is the real question, but we continuously hear questions about different examples of scrap metals and the best ones to scrap. Well, in our mind, any scrap metal is the best one to scrap, but then it gets to the question of the availability […]

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4 Ways To Prepare Your Catalytic Converters for Scrap

Brought To You By: Consistent. Fair. Reliable. Know How To Scrap A Catalytic Converter If you are looking to make some extra money and are planning on scrapping a catalytic converter, there are some things you should know. Knowing what to do when recycling a catalytic converter for scrap is essential. There are a few […]

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Where to Recycle Christmas Lights – And How to Get Paid for Them

Every year, homeowners wonder, “What should I do with old Christmas lights?” Whether they’re broken, tangled, or outdated, simply tossing them in the trash isn’t the best option. Most people don’t realize that holiday lights contain valuable metals like copper and brass, which scrap yards will buy. So before you take your old lights to a local drop-off, […]

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How to Recycle O2 Sensors for Cash | Oxygen Sensor Recycling Guide

Why Should You Recycle O2 Sensors? Oxygen (O2) sensors are critical vehicle components that help regulate emissions. But did you know they contain valuable precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium? Instead of tossing them in the trash, recycling O2 sensors allows you to recover these metals, reduce environmental waste, and even make some cash. […]

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Recycling RAM & Memory Boards: How to Cash in on Old Computer Parts

Did you know that recycling RAM and computer memory can earn you cash while also helping the environment? Many people toss out old computers or give them away for free, not realizing that RAM (Random Access Memory) sticks and memory boards contain valuable metals that scrap yards will pay for. Instead of wasting old computer […]

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Types of Aluminum Scrap: A Guide to Sorting and Maximizing Profits

What Are the Different Types of Aluminum Scrap? Aluminum is one of the most commonly scrapped metals, found in everything from soda cans to aircraft parts. While all aluminum might look similar, scrap yards classify and price it based on type and alloy composition. Understanding how to sort and separate aluminum scrap can help you […]

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Scrap Electric Motors: A Complete Guide to Maximizing Your Profit

Electric motors are everywhere—in household appliances, power tools, and even industrial equipment. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced scrapper, knowing how to scrap electric motors efficiently can help you make the most money. But should you dismantle them or sell them whole? In this guide, you’ll learn: Let’s dive in and maximize your scrap […]

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The Essential Scrapper’s Tool That Can Also Make You Money!

When it comes to scrapping, having the right tools can make all the difference. While wire cutters, gloves, and a sturdy truck are important, one tool stands out as absolutely essential: a magnet. Magnets help scrappers quickly identify metals, allowing them to separate valuable non-ferrous metals (like copper, aluminum, and brass) from lower-value ferrous metals […]

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What Is Aluminum Extrusion Scrap? A Guide to Grades, Recycling, and Value

Normally aluminum that is being reused and recycled (do not mistake this for raw bauxite ore from mining operations), goes through many steps before it gets put back into circulation. One of the first steps would be collection and sortation.

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Grades of Stainless Steel Scrap & Where to Find Them

Understanding Stainless Steel Scrap Scrappers are always looking to learn more about different types of scrap metals—and so are we! One of the more challenging metals to identify is stainless steel due to its many different grades. Each grade has different properties, compositions, and scrap values, making it essential to know what you’re working with. […]

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4 Common Types of Steel Scrap

Identifying Types of Steel Scrap Many scrappers ask about different steel scrap grades and their prices. Understanding these grades can help you maximize your earnings when selling scrap. But before we dive into the most common types of steel scrap, let’s review a key concept: the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals—and why a magnet […]

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Common Stainless Steel Scrap Items

We have talked about stainless steel a few times, but it can get confusing, so we want to go over it again. There are many different grades of stainless steel, but we are going to talk about the one common kind and the misconceptions about stainless. 304 Stainless is the most common type of stainless […]

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What You Need To Know About Gallium

Gallium is a metal that melts on the palm of the hand due to its low melting point (29.76 C).If you hold a solid gallium crystal in your hand, your body heat will cause it to melt into a silvery metallic puddle slowly. Pour it into a dish, and it freezes back into a solid. […]

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