Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
Copper National Average $3.43/lb Updated 11/07/2024
Steel National Average $189.03/ton Updated 11/07/2024
Aluminum National Average $0.50/lb Updated 11/07/2024
Catalytic Converter Average $75.93/each Updated 11/07/2024

SCRAP NEWS | Aluminum

This Week’s Scrap Metal Prices & Market News

How a Republican Win Could Shake Up Copper & Steel Prices in 2024 Report Date: 11/6/2024 Hello Scrappers! With a Republican victory in the White House, shifts in economic policies may impact the scrap metal market in the coming months. While the full effects won’t be immediate, the anticipated policy changes could begin to influence […]

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How Do You Scrap An Electric Motor?

Electric Motors can be found in vacuums, computers, ceiling fans, air conditioners, and more. Almost anything requiring electricity and moving parts will have an electric motor inside. Because they are heavy and contain a large amount of copper wire, electric motors are often collected for scrap metal recycling. How to Scrap Electric Motors: Related Articles:

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There’s A Magnetic Stainless Steel?

Hey, iScrappers! Last week, we discussed cast aluminum and touched on two other metals; today, we will review another odd metal: magnetic stainless steel. Now, many of you are going to ask, hey, what’s magnetic stainless steel? Don’t you mean steel? There is magnetic stainless steel, and one of the common grades is 410 Stainless Steel. […]

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When to Scrap Patio Furniture

Patio furniture is one of the best items to score on while scrapping. Suppose you are moving or have recently bought new furniture for your backyard hangout. In that case, you may be looking to get rid of your old furniture and make some extra money. Usually, you will have steel or aluminum furniture, but […]

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What are Monel and Inconel?

Many people ask about some of the different alloys we have listed through our metals pages, like Monel and Inconel, and where they can find them. High nickel alloys like Monel and Inconel, as well as stainless steel, are made to be noncorrosive, non-rusting alloys that can perform well in high-temperature environments and very clean […]

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4 Things To Avoid At Your Scrap Yard

When traveling to the scrap yard, the last thing you want to worry about is a flat tire, broken exhaust, or other costly damage to your vehicle. If you’re like other scrappers, you rely heavily on the quality of your truck or car to bring you back and forth to work or the scrap yard. The […]

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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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Can You Scrap Nails & Screws?

Many people have asked us about nail and screw recycling, and we think this is a great place to discuss it. Many times, whether it is garage cleanouts or just extra inventory from job sites, it may seem tricky to get rid of these nails…and it can be. Most nails/screws are generally made of galvanized […]

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The Effects Electric Vehicles Will Have on Copper Scrap

SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE While it’s hard to tell what the future will bring, some scenarios are easier to predict than others. The electric vehicle revolution is full force, and auto manufacturers are scrambling to plan how they’ll fit in. One thing is for sure in all this: the EV market will substantially impact the copper […]

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How to Get on a Scrapper’s Good Side: Pet Peeves of Scrappers and Scrap Yards

Working at a scrap yard is a tough job. It’s dirty, noisy, and requires a lot of manual labor. However, what gets under the skin of scrap yard employees are the common annoyances that come with the territory. Our Facebook Group banded together and shared a list of their worst annoyances when dealing with scrap. […]

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What’s A Scrapper’s Most Important Tool?

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? Scrapping Magnets For Cash Most magnets you will find will […]

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Common Equipment At Scrap Yards

Scrapping is a labor-intensive job. When you take apart your scrap metal and different materials at your shop or house, you know how many other tools are needed to get the job done. The simple task of taking apart a computer tower can take a few different tools. The same goes for scrap yards; they […]

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