Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
Copper National Average $3.24/lb Updated 03/19/2024
Steel National Average $211.96/ton Updated 03/19/2024
Aluminum National Average $0.45/lb Updated 03/19/2024
Catalytic Converter Average $76.33/each Updated 03/19/2024

SCRAP NEWS | Brass

Talk the Talk: Mastering the Scrap Metal Lingo

Knowing what you have…and saying what you have are two different things. It is not easy to always know what type of material you have, and without knowing the proper terminology, it will be challenging to sell it for the right price at your local scrap yard. What Is The Lingo? What does that mean […]

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What Makes Yellow and Rod Brass Different?

Understanding the differences between brass grades is crucial for maximizing returns regarding scrapping. Among these, Yellow Brass and Rod Brass stand out as standard varieties. Let’s delve into what makes Yellow Brass and Rod Brass unique, where they can be found, how to differentiate them, and why prices for different brass grades may vary. What […]

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Scrapping a Furnace for Maximum Profit: A Comprehensive Guide

Disposing an old furnace requires careful consideration, as improper disposal can lead to fines in some areas. Due to the size of most units, municipal garbage disposals typically do not pick these up, but if you leave them on your curb, you can also get in trouble with your town. However, scrapping your furnace ensures […]

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Difference Between Copper & Brass Scrap

Two prevalent metals in the scrap industry are copper and brass. Both are a higher value metal and are used in a lot of plumbing work and electrical components. While they are similar in the places they are used, they are different in what they are made of and their scrap value. What Is Copper […]

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What’s The Difference Between Brass And Bronze?

One question we often see come up in conversations is 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 and […]

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How To Scrap Dirty Copper Radiators

Aluminum copper fins or radiators are everyday items found when scraping. They are commonly taken apart before bringing it to your scrap yard. There are different kinds of radiators from various sources, and it’s essential to know how to separate and clean them to get the best price at the scale. Below, we have a […]

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Should You Separate Chrome & Yellow Brass?

Scrappers on our Facebook Group recently discussed how they should separate their Brass Scrap and how their scrap yard accepts various kinds of brass. This led to a wide variety of responses because many scrap yards differ on how they buy materials and grade brass. One complaint that was repeated during the discussion was that […]

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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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Difference Between Non-Ferrous & Ferrous Metals

If you have never heard of scrap metal recycling before or think of Sanford & Son’s when you hear “scrap yard,” we have some excellent information to help you learn more about scrap metals. One of the first and most important things to know about scrap metals is whether they are ferrous or non-ferrous. The […]

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12 Household Items You Can Bring To Your Scrap Yard

What Household Items Do Scraps Take? If you are looking to make some extra cash, try recycling scrap items that can be found around your house. We have a guide of everyday things that can be found throughout your house and brought to your local scrap yard. Most scrap yards take these items we are […]

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How Does the Scrap Metal Recycling Industry Work?

Scrap metal recycling is the process of recovering and processing scrap metal from end-of-life items or structures, as well as manufacturing scrap, to use it as a raw material in the manufacture of new goods. It may be recycled many times without losing any of its properties. It provides the raw material for new goods while […]

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8 Tips To Avoid Scrap Yard Receipt Mistakes

Scrapping. It’s a great way to make some extra money on the side or if you are full-time, it’s your way of living. Regardless of how often you are at the scrap yard, it’s important to know the weights and what they mean on your receipts. The iScrap App Team hears stories about how scrap yards […]

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