SCRAP NEWS | Copper

Hey Scrappers! #EatSleepScrap!!! Stand up because we have seen the prices jumpppp!!! We have finally seen some positive news swinging in the scrappers favor with copper and steel prices climbing. While we have seen more news about tariffs hitting the area, we still have seen more and more price jumps with online price reporting jumping […]

We’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 […]

Hey iScrappers! We want to first and foremost remember 9/11, as it has been 17 long years since the tragedy happened and we are always thinking of the victims and their families. As we continue to watch these markets turn, it is always important to think about things that are more important then scrap.  Also, […]

A hot topic this year in the scrap metal industry, US President Trump is planning to introduce metal tariffs for imports into the USA. With speculations ranging from a better market to a higher price for consumers, a lot of things that can happen. To try to make sense of all this, we break down what […]

We constantly are answering the question through emails, chats, and our Facebook Group about different types of scrap and weird items that they come across, so let’s go over a few.  Water Heaters We know that water heaters might not sound like a funny item to scrap, many water heaters have little secrets inside. If […]

iScrappers! We hope that everyone had a nice Labor Day weekend and spend some time barbecuing and relaxing with their families. Last week was a little bit of a slower week for trade because of the holiday and with this shortened work week, we have seen the markets reacting to so many headlines right now. […]

Good Day iScrappers! With the markets all over let’s get some good news to you first thing…the new iScrap App Homepage is up and running with more information than ever! Make sure you check it out with all new daily updated prices from National Averages as well as more news and information on the markets […]

Scrappers!!! Good day to all and we hope that you are doing well! Start the drum roll please…on Monday morning we will have a brand new website coming out that will give you more information on scrap prices, market news, resources to learn about, and overall scrap knowledge. Our New Website Is About To Launch! […]

Hey iScrappers! We hope that everyone has been staying busy and especially paying attention to the scrap metal market. With prices, tariffs, and international news making headlines right now you need to make sure to really being content with the markets moving a lot. The most recent news is the trade problems with Turkey. With […]

Scrappers! The day of 8’s is here!!! Too bad we couldn’t have copper jump 8 cents per pound, that would make it really great! We have been monitoring the markets, whether they are oil or metals or stocks and we have seen so many different stories about where they could be going.  Quick Scrap Numbers […]

Welcome to August! That’s seven months down and five to go to before we restart a new year – and boy what a year it has been in the scrap world! Let’s update you on some of the things going on over the last week… Tariffs Are Hurting Scrap…Again. Yup, they are happening again and […]

Best way to explain this scrap metal market? Pulling all of the THHN out of the Steel BX while knowing it will act like a Chinese finger trap and frustration will ensue?!?! Well, that’s exactly how we feel with the way that this market has been going the last few weeks and could continue for […]