Market Volatility Remains as Copper Recovers and Global Uncertainty Lingers Report Date: 4/16/2025 Hey Scrappers! This week is shaping up to be another exciting one in the scrap metal markets. Copper has made a noticeable recovery, dipping only about 10% from last month’s highs. Despite the rebound, there’s still a lot of uncertainty—scrappers and analysts […]
Read MoreThe ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has had widespread economic consequences, particularly in global commodity markets. From energy prices to supply chain disruptions, the war has influenced everything from crude oil to metals like copper. Now, with reports of a potential U.S.-brokered ceasefire, scrap metal recyclers and traders are watching closely to see how […]
Read MoreElectric motors are everywhere—in household appliances, power tools, and even industrial equipment. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced scrapper, knowing how to scrap electric motors efficiently can help you make the most money. But should you dismantle them or sell them whole? In this guide, you’ll learn: Let’s dive in and maximize your scrap […]
Read MoreMany people think that all metals are just that, metals. But there is a difference. Take copper, for example. Copper is mined throughout the world and appears on the Periodic Table of Elements. This means that copper is a metal by itself and does not need anything else to help make it copper. On the […]
Read MoreMany people ask us about the different types of wires that there are and why they are priced differently. This is always a great question, and the answer is fairly simple. All wire prices should be dictated by the amount of copper, aluminum, or other metals that are involved. For instance, you have old extension […]
Read MoreWe all know the best type of scrap is FREE scrap, but sometimes there may be opportunities where you can buy items at certain events or places that can be turned around for a profit. Scrap Smart, Scrap-Shop Smarter Occasionally we will find ourselves walking up and down a stranger’s driveway looking through tables of […]
Read MoreThe iScrap App Team is excited to bring you 6 of the Scrapping Wonders of the World. We have gone through some notable infrastructures made throughout the centuries, which would be a scrapper’s dream. Many large landmarks around the world are made from metal. Have you ever wondered how much they would be worth if […]
Read MoreIf you want to make money from scrap metal recycling, the iScrap App is the best place and tool to check out. The iScrap App is a directory of scrap yards throughout the US & Canada and provides users with business information for scrap yards in their area including scrap prices, containers for large jobs, […]
Read MoreLooking for top tips for scrapping? The iScrap App Team has put together a visual guide to help you make more money on your scrap metal. These simple tips can make a HUGE difference in the value of your metal at your scrap yard. The iScrap App Team has put together some helpful tips to […]
Read MoreTwo 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 […]
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 MoreAnother blog explains how plumbers can make a good side hustle from their excess materials. The same goes for electricians. Both are in the business of making money through contracted projects but can make a significant side income off of excess scrap materials. Frequent visits to the yard will give them more leverage to ask […]
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