| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $3.00/lb | Updated 10/02/2023 |
| Steel National Average | $184.58/ton | Updated 10/02/2023 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.44/lb | Updated 10/02/2023 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $82.00/each | Updated 10/02/2023 |
So we have talked to many people about their scrapping habits…and it always seems that they want to learn, learn, learn more about where to find different types of scrap metals. Well……WE DO TOO! One of the harder metals to really figure out is stainless steel. There are so many grades of stainless that it […]
Read MoreIt can be hard to distinguish between scrap carbide and high-speed steel [HSS] by simply looking at the two, but the differences between the two alloys (and if you don’t know what an alloy is, take a listen here) are significant and could mean more money in you pocket depending on which one you have. […]
Read MoreHow do scrap yards know what types of metals they are buying? That is a common question that many scrappers have asked us in the past and it is a valid one to ask. Knowing what metals that you are selling is, well…kind of a big deal. Now, we know that your scrap yard will […]
Read MoreThere are full-time scrappers, hard-core scrappers, part-timers, and those that grew up in the business and continued on the legacy. And then you have hobbyist scrappers: those who one day heard about this thing called scrap metal, decided to try their hand at it, and got addicted. The Perfect Side Hustle For Extra Cash Maybe […]
Read MoreWith our friend Mike the Scrapper recently putting up some great videos about gold refining, he decided to share the written instructions so you could follow along and see the procedure in action. Like Mike states in the video, please do NOT attempt this at home. These are serious chemicals and could cause a lot of damage […]
Read MoreDirty stainless steel. You find it, you see it, you sell it. Pretty simple, right? You probably see some of the contaminants on it and think there won’t be a big markdown for small amounts of material, but you never know. Then you get to the scrap yard, sell your material, and look at that; […]
Read MoreiScrappers, What’s going on!? A lot of people ask about drill bits and the different types of bits that are out there. The most common drill bit is a hard steel drill bit. Those are the ones that you will most likely have in your toolbox. But there are two other ones that you will […]
Read MoreTwo very common metals that are seen in the scrap industry are copper and brass. Both are a higher value metal and used in a lot of plumbing work and electrical components. While they are similar in places they are used, they are different in what they are made of and the scrap value for […]
Read MoreHey, iScrappers! So, what is a scrapper’s favorite tool? A magnet! A magnet can tell you what different types of metals you have and help sort the more expensive metals from the cheaper grades. But did you know that sometimes you can make money selling different magnets? Most magnets you will find will be cheaper […]
Read MoreOne question we often see come up in conversations is asking the difference between bronze and brass and how to identify the difference. Both brass and bronze can be often found with piping and plumbing fixtures. Those looking to separate them from the more valuable copper pipes (reddish) in color, toss the “yellow” metals together […]
Read MoreTantalum is a very expensive, high-temperature alloy that you won’t find on a normal junk pick-up week. It is a high-strength and high-capacitance alloy that’s great for electronic devices. You will often find tantalum used as capacitors in high-temperature engines, chemical processing, as well as aerospace, and other nuclear power plant projects. It is also […]
Read MoreIf you are a full-time scrapper or a contractor you have most likely come across carbide scrap at some point in your career. Carbide is a unique scrap metal that is used in very specific industries and equipment. Commonly found in machine shops and drill bits, carbide scrap is a valuable commodity due to the […]
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