| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $2.99/lb | Updated 12/04/2023 |
| Steel National Average | $213.88/ton | Updated 12/04/2023 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.43/lb | Updated 12/04/2023 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $81.00/each | Updated 12/04/2023 |
Wondering where scrap metals go after they are recycled? Ever think about how much scrap metal is actually processed annually in the United States? The iScrap App Team with the help from ISRI has some facts and figures to share with you about how scrap metals are processed. Scrap metal is one of the largest […]
Read MoreMany homeowners have a desktop computer in their house. If you are looking to upgrade to a laptop, it can be difficult to find a place to recycle your old computer. After you have found a local scrap yard that accepts electronic waste or e-waste, you can bring your computer to be scrapped. Scrap yards […]
Read MoreSometimes while scrapping we can get carried away with the large objects and materials. Here is a refresher course on some small things you can do to make more money while scrapping. These smaller tips and objects can bring you in some good money when recycling scrap metal with your local scrap yard. Below we […]
Read MoreHey, iScrappers! Are you looking to stay warm with something to do during winter and make some money? Taking apart certain items like power supplies from computer towers may be your answer. Power Supplies can be taken apart, and you can often make 15-20% more money by using your tool skills. So pull your set […]
Read MoreSo you have probably been to a hospital before, you have seen the tables, the chairs, the weird machines that they use, but have you ever thought of what could get scrapped in the medical world?! Most Common Metal: Stainless Steel Let’s start with something easy, stainless steel. Stainless steel is the most common metal […]
Read MoreLooking to make some extra money on your scrap computers and desktop towers? We have some easy to follow instructions across of our channels to help you take a computer tower apart for scrap. However, if you don’t have a ton of time to devote to taking apart everything, there are a few things you […]
Read MoreMany of our Scrapper Tips emails that go out have some great tips in them and are useful for every day scrapping and general knowledge of making more money on your scrap. The follow discusses whether the wire load you have is worth taking the time to strip it down to bare bright or #2 […]
Read MoreSo you may be wondering how scrap yards work, what the process of recycling scrap metal includes, what to do when you go to a scrap yard, and what happens when you leave a scrap yard. Below we have some of the basic ways and expectations to have when you visit your local scrap yard. […]
Read MoreThere are many types of scrap ballasts, and knowing which ones you have before going to your scrap yards will always help when you go to sell your material. Here are a few tips on what to look out for: Hope this helped shed a little “light” (no pun intended) on ballasts. Scrap ya later!!! […]
Read MoreIf you want to recycle your laptop and scrap it for extra money, there are a few things to remember and ways to maximize profit at the scrap yard. Laptops don’t have a very long life if you use them as your everyday computer; on average, they last to their full potential for about five […]
Read MoreNow that scrap metal has become more popular and a vital part of people’s income, many scrap yards are adapting. With several new electronics constantly coming out and more consumers buying them, scrap yards have begun to take new materials to keep up with the times. With new items that are more common and readily […]
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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