Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
Copper National Average $3.35/lb Updated 02/06/2025
Steel National Average $171.35/ton Updated 02/06/2025
Aluminum National Average $0.52/lb Updated 02/06/2025
Catalytic Converter Average $75.93/each Updated 02/06/2025

SCRAP NEWS | Aluminum

This Week’s Scrap Metal Prices & Market News

Copper & Aluminum Surge as Steel Prices Rebound – What’s Next for Scrap in 2025? Report Date: 2/5/2025 Hello Scrappers! Hey, scrappers! The markets are off to a strong start in 2025, and we’re here to break it all down for you. Copper and aluminum are on the rise, while shifting trade policies and supply […]

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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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How to Gauge Your Copper Wires

Many people ask us about the different types of wires that there are and why they are priced differently. This is always a great question, and the answer is fairly simple. All wire prices should be dictated by the amount of copper, aluminum, or other metals that are involved. For instance, you have old extension […]

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Scrap Metal Recycling Facts & Figures

While it can be simple to just throw your aluminum can into the recycling bin, do you really know the numbers and figures you are contributing to when it comes to scrap metal recycling? We wanted to give you an idea of how important and huge the metal recycling industry is to our environment and […]

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Where Can You Recycle Your Aluminum Cans?

Aluminum cans may not be a hot commodity in the scrap metal industry. Still, they are just as essential to scrap and recycle with your local facility as any other type of metal. Cans are a common material for everyone to come across, whether you are a homeowner, scrapper, or contractor collecting them during your […]

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What’s Inside Cell Tower Wires?

Hey, iScrappers! With so many cell phones everywhere, you must wonder where the signals come from, right? Well, that answer is thousands of cell phone towers across the US. With thousands of towers disguised as trees, billboards, or on the sides of water towers, you will see antennas everywhere now. Cell Tower Wire Types The […]

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Importance Of Taking Pictures Of Your Scrap Metal

This tip may not have to do with sorting or separating metal, but it does involve making money. One great idea is ALWAYS to ask questions and take pictures or videos. When you go to your local scrap yard, ask them if you can have a small tour around to see the different ways to […]

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Common Electrician Scrap Metal Finds

Another blog explains how plumbers can make a good side hustle from their excess materials. The same goes for electricians. Both are in the business of making money through contracted projects but can make a significant side income off of excess scrap materials. Frequent visits to the yard will give them more leverage to ask […]

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What Metals Can You Scrap From A Car?

Whether selling your whole car or taking it apart for scrap, knowing what materials and common scrap metals can be found inside the average vehicle is essential. The iScrap App Team discusses some common metals and materials in a car. Many people know that cars are mostly made of steel, but plenty of other metals, […]

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