| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $3.34/lb | Updated 01/20/2025 |
| Steel National Average | $162.96/ton | Updated 01/20/2025 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.52/lb | Updated 01/20/2025 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $75.93/each | Updated 01/20/2025 |
You can find Computer Towers all over the place. In libraries, your own house, or maybe even the office. But computer towers can be so much more than just scrap sometimes. Many computer towers can be repurposed and resold for more than scrap value if you know how to put new hard drives in and […]
Read MoreAs technology has advanced over the last few decades, it has significantly changed the value of computers in the scrap industry. For example, some components made of gold inside computers 20 years ago are now being built with less costly options like copper or aluminum. With significant changes like that in computers, the scrap metals […]
Read MoreThis New Year is a perfect time to get back on track with your scrapping. Whether you are a part-time or full-time scrapper, it can always pay off to get your priorities back in order to make more money. When you are scrapping, the ultimate goal is to make more money. Collect More Scrap. Separate […]
Read MoreThe high value of copper has led to much unwanted press across the US for the scrap recycling industry from stories covering metal theft. Before you give the industry a bad reputation, let’s consider a few of the environmental impacts of the scrap metal industry. Did you know that 40% of the world’s raw materials is […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Read MoreWhen scrapping different materials and items, you will often find scrap copper wire that can be removed from the equipment and separated into scrap later. 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 metal profits. […]
Read MoreThere are plenty of scrapping tips and helpful YouTube Channels and personalities that can help you increase your profits at the scrap yard. But sometimes some of the information can be lost in translation and forgotten about important things to note when scrapping. Like the cliche goes, time is money and we couldn’t agree more when […]
Read MoreComputer towers are everywhere: libraries, your house, maybe the office. But computer towers can be so much more than just scrap sometimes. Many computer towers can be repurposed and resold for more than scrap value if you know how to put new hard drives in and update some software…but let’s dive into the actual computer […]
Read MoreHow do you know if scrap yards are doing what they say? How do you know that scrap yards will destroy the materials you need to care for? Well, talking to your scrap yard about the process, paperwork, and assurance your information is secure is essential. Whatever types of scrap need to be recycled and […]
Read MoreOur friend Mike the Scrapper has published some great videos about gold refining. He decided to share the written instructions so you could follow along and see the procedure in action. As Mike states in the video, please do NOT attempt this at home. These are serious chemicals and could cause a lot of damage to […]
Read MoreWhat really grinds my gears sometimes is when scrap yards aren’t clear about how you should prepare you scrap before bringing it in. So in this continuation article about 4 Myths About Scrapping, I go over some specific items that are worth asking your yard about. Keep in mind all yards are different in the […]
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