Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
Copper National Average $3.00/lb Updated 09/26/2023
Steel National Average $184.24/ton Updated 09/26/2023
Aluminum National Average $0.44/lb Updated 09/26/2023
Catalytic Converter Average $82.00/each Updated 09/26/2023

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Choosing the Best Automatic Wire Stripper 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 automatic wire stripper” 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, is a scrap yard owner and has been in the business for years. We sat down with him to chat […]

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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 always hear questions about different types of scrap metals and what is the best one to scrap? Well, in our mind any scrap metal is the best one to scrap, but then it gets to the question of […]

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4 Ways To Prepare Your Catalytic Converters for Scrap

Brought To You By: Consistent. Fair. Reliable. Know How To Recycle A Catalytic Converter for Scrap If you had a catalytic converter replaced on your vehicle and you’re looking to make some money with them for scrap value, there are some things you should know. Knowing what to do when recycling a catalytic converter for […]

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Best Places To Find & See Current Scrap Prices

How to figure out when to sell scrap is tough? Do you do it when the prices jump fast? Do you wait and then shop around? Knowing what the market is doing is half of the battle. Talking to your local scrap yards can help you determine when the prices are good when to hold […]

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iScrap App Hacks: Resourceful Tips

While on the go, the iScrap App is a great tool to aid your scrap metal recycling or if you are looking for resources in the scrap industry. The iScrap App has thousands of users using the app through Android and iOS devices. Also, with millions of views online, the iScrap App is a great […]

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Exploring the Least-Loved Items To Scrap From Our Facebook Group

We can all agree scrapping is an essential industry that promotes sustainability and provides a source of income for individuals who collect and sell various metal items. However, not all items are created equal when it comes to scrapping. We listened to our faithful iScrap audience and users of our Facebook Group and compiled a […]

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How To Scrap Sealed Units & Compressors

What Are Sealed Units? Also known as compressors, sealed units are found all over the place. Filled with copper (similar to an electric motor), sealed units are used in air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, and other appliances meant to cool down rooms or food. Almost always covered by a thick steel case, these units are easy […]

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The 7 Best Gloves For Scrapping – Including Cut-Resistant Ones

Through the community of scrappers on our Facebook Group, we have heard too many stories and seen too many injuries of common injuries to hands while scrapping. So we wanted to try to help prevent some of these injuries so that more scrappers can continue scrapping. What We’ve Heard… Many scrappers state they don’t like […]

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The Best Way To Strip Copper Wire

Stripping copper wire might seem straightforward, but there’s an art to it that can significantly impact your efficiency and the quality of the results. If you want to make some extra cash from scrap and clean up the materials you’ve found, mastering the art of wire stripping can be rewarding. In this guide, we’ll walk […]

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Can You Recycle Freon from Air Conditioners?

Freon is not a metal…but it can be frustrating to recycle. There are many different types of Freon, like scrap metals, and they all have different values. However, improper disposal of Freon can harm the environment and result in hefty fines. Knowing what type of Freon is inside your air conditioners, freezers, or refrigeration units […]

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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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7 Common Types of Aluminum Scrap

What types of Aluminum will you come across? When scrapping, you may come across a wide variety of scrap aluminum. While there are several materials that can be classified as “aluminum,” there are many different types that are priced and sorted differently at scrap yards. Below are some common types of aluminum scrap you will […]

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What is Clean Aluminum Scrap?

Our yard has had the privilege of talking to many scrappers and seeing many different materials firsthand. Over the years, an item that has consistently been a talking point with clients and fellow recyclers is clean aluminum scrap. We’ve been asked countless times to shed light on what it is, how to grade it, and […]

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What Is Irony Aluminum Scrap?

Over the last few months on our iScrap App Facebook group, several scrappers have asked about current prices for irony aluminum in different areas around North America. Some scrappers mentioned that some scrap yards don’t know what irony aluminum scrap is, so. Therefore, it started a discussion about what it is and why you should ask […]

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