Copper Prices Hold Strong at $5 — Is This the Calm Before the 2026 Surge? Report Date: 11/12/2025 Hey Scrappers! It’s great to be back — and even better to see that the government shutdown is finally ending. Before diving into the markets, we want to take a moment to thank and honor all of […]
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Several factors can play into choosing the best scrap or salvage yard to bring your scrap metal. While some are more important than others, there are different things to consider when finding a scrap yard in your area and traveling there to sell your scrap. Obviously, we all want the best prices for our scrap, […]
Read MoreHoarding can be a bit messy but could also be a scrapper’s paradise. Many scrappers head out on the road to find the latest load waiting on the curbside. Sometimes you may never have to leave the comfort of your own home to find some scrap sitting around. While some scrappers have already cleaned out […]
Read MoreWith the New Year here, we want to talk about one of the metals that we all want to make our New Year’s resolution: Gold. Where to find it and how to sell it are major questions that people ask us, and we want to answer them. The answer is…We don’t know!!! We say that half-jokingly, […]
Read MoreCircuit boards are tricky and not always the easiest to figure out, so let’s discuss them today. Circuit boards are found in all types of items, including computers, microwaves, laptops, and TVs, among many other things. There are many types of metals on and in circuit boards; we want to review a few today. Common […]
Read MoreWe’ve talked about tariffs multiple times in 2018, but we wanted to go over the cause and effect of what has been happening since they really got instituted. Many countries have had great pushback on the US, but one thing that we have seen is the openness of countries starting to work together to get […]
Read MoreWorking 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. […]
Read MoreWhen you’re a scrapper, staying on top of market news, price changes, and other events that may affect your profits at the scrap yard is essential. But it is also essential to keep up with the latest tips and information that can help you quickly make more money.Staying updated with the latest tips and tricks […]
Read MoreWhile most days are free of rain and it is easy to scrap, there are those soaking wet days when you would rather be a duck than a scrapper. What is a scrapper to do on a rainy day? We have some ideas that may help you pass your time and make some more money […]
Read MoreThis is really unique backyard project to help your scrapping needs and can save you some space. Check out the below video that has information and how-to instruction on how to make your own foundry in your backyard to help melt your aluminum cans. The iScrap App Team does not suggest using this as a […]
Read MorePatio 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 […]
Read MoreIs It Worth Melting Copper Into Ingots? It looks cool. It could be a fun hobby with friends or in your yard, melting and molding your scrap metal ingots. While it may make for entertaining times or cool YouTube videos, we strongly suggest never melting your scrap ingots if you want to make the most […]
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