| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $3.00/lb | Updated 09/22/2023 |
| Steel National Average | $184.81/ton | Updated 09/22/2023 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.44/lb | Updated 09/22/2023 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $82.00/each | Updated 09/22/2023 |
How Oil Prices Are Upsetting the Metal Markets: Weekly Update ALSO: Is Stainless Steel bottoming out? Report Date: 9/20/23 Tricky Market Dynamics Good Day, Scrappers! The world of metals continues to pose a complex puzzle. With oil prices recently hitting 10-month highs, ripple effects are evident in the steel industry, where prices have begun to […]
Read MoreStripping copper wire might seem straightforward, but there’s an art to it that can significantly impact your efficiency and the quality of the results. If you want to make some extra cash from scrap and clean up the materials you’ve found, mastering the art of wire stripping can be rewarding. In this guide, we’ll walk […]
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Wire strippers are essential tools for electricians, DIY enthusiasts, and professionals working with electrical cables. Handheld wire strippers offer a balance of portability and ease of use, making them indispensable for various tasks. In this blog, we will compare five popular handheld wire strippers, and then delve into the value of a handheld wire stripper […]
Read MoreLight copper, also known as roofing or #3 copper, is most commonly found as accent pieces on homes, buildings, and even inside buildings. Many gutters on old homes and buildings were made of light copper because of how they accented the building. Other places that you can find light copper? Copper pots and pans in […]
Read MoreWhen you are scrapping different materials and items, you will often find scrap copper wire that can be removed from the equipment and separated to scrap later on. Whether you scrap your insulated copper by itself or take time to strip it, make sure to set it aside, as it can be valuable for your scrap […]
Read More“Blast this Christmas music. It’s joyful and triumphant,” said the Grinch. Did you know that all of those old strands of Christmas lights are worth money? Instead of getting upset whenever that strand of lights doesn’t work anymore, think about how you can recycle them and make a little extra cash! If only the Grinch […]
Read MoreLike many other industries, the scrap metal industry has it’s own gray areas when it comes to collecting scrap metal, selling it, and the laws and regulations that go along with it. While scrap laws usually vary from state to state in the US, there are many restrictions and illegal things that apply nationwide. With […]
Read MoreWe have written about what to, and what not to strip. It still continues to be a hot topic. We have talked to all types of scrappers to get different opinions on what is too thin to strip and this is what we have come up with. We took all of the comments, pieces of […]
Read MoreWhen you are cleaning out your apartment or one of your kids accidentally heated a thermos in your microwave and it combusted, it may be a good time to scrap it. Microwaves are also a prevalent item to find while scrap hunting in your neighborhood. Often times people place them on the curb to go […]
Read MoreIf you are looking to get some more information from resources in the scrap metal industry, we have the best places for you to get information, no matter what you’re looking for. From regulations, to laws, to news, to scrap yard listings, to scrap equipment, we have it all. Whether you are a scrapper, a […]
Read MoreScrap metal recycling has become a part-time job for unemployed workers and an additional income stream for many individuals and businesses over the past few years. Not only does scrap metal recycling add green to your pocket, but it also helps to keep our environment clean and free from pollution. It keeps the “Green” Movement […]
Read MoreHey, iScrappers! With so many cell phones all over the place, you have to wonder where the heck 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 […]
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