Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
Copper National Average $3.43/lb Updated 11/11/2024
Steel National Average $186.68/ton Updated 11/11/2024
Aluminum National Average $0.51/lb Updated 11/11/2024
Catalytic Converter Average $75.93/each Updated 11/11/2024

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This Week’s Scrap Metal Prices & Market News

How a Republican Win Could Shake Up Copper & Steel Prices in 2024 Report Date: 11/6/2024 Hello Scrappers! With a Republican victory in the White House, shifts in economic policies may impact the scrap metal market in the coming months. While the full effects won’t be immediate, the anticipated policy changes could begin to influence […]

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How Do You Scrap An Electric Motor?

Electric Motors can be found in vacuums, computers, ceiling fans, air conditioners, and more. Almost anything requiring electricity and moving parts will have an electric motor inside. Because they are heavy and contain a large amount of copper wire, electric motors are often collected for scrap metal recycling. How to Scrap Electric Motors: Related Articles:

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Scrapping A Stainless Steel Sink

Taking out a stainless steel sink can be an intelligent move at your scrap yard. To make an extra buck on the stainless steel sink, remove the steel ring on the outside and drain from the bottom to make more money. Take a hammer and chisel and hit away! Be sure to save the brass drain […]

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How To Scrap Ballasts & Mistakes To Avoid

Ballasts are all over the place…you might not “see” them…but they help you see wherever you are. Inside all types of lights, there are different types of ballasts. From copper to electronic ballasts, they are everywhere and must be looked for when scrapping. There are a few different types of ballasts, and the best way […]

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When to Scrap Patio Furniture

Patio furniture is one of the best items to score on while scrapping. Suppose you are moving or have recently bought new furniture for your backyard hangout. In that case, you may be looking to get rid of your old furniture and make some extra money. Usually, you will have steel or aluminum furniture, but […]

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6 Money-Making Tips for Organizing Your Scrap

We always mentioned how important it is to separate your scrap metals before heading to the yard. We can’t stress that enough for many reasons. It makes the operation of unloading and weighing up easier and usually makes you more money by separating your metals. Therefore, you make more money! Win-win for everyone! Know What […]

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Scrap Metal Recycling Facts & Figures

While it can be simple to just throw your aluminum can into the recycling bin, do you really know the numbers and figures you are contributing to when it comes to scrap metal recycling? We wanted to give you an idea of how important and huge the metal recycling industry is to our environment and […]

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Can You Scrap Nails & Screws?

Many people have asked us about nail and screw recycling, and we think this is a great place to discuss it. Many times, whether it is garage cleanouts or just extra inventory from job sites, it may seem tricky to get rid of these nails…and it can be. Most nails/screws are generally made of galvanized […]

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Do Scrapyards Take Batteries?

Many people think that batteries are recyclable and easy to eliminate. We disagree. With increased technology, you may run into new batteries that will cost you money to scrap and may not be worth the time. We all know about the standard lead-acid batteries in cars and trucks, but most tools and hybrid vehicles run […]

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Options For Scrapping Your Car

We see so many people scrapping cars and posting pictures through one of the many Facebook groups out there—it’s nuts! Cars are one of the easiest and definitely one of the most common items to scrap, and that should not be surprising, considering they are everywhere! A lot of people try to figure out where […]

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Common Equipment At Scrap Yards

Scrapping is a labor-intensive job. When you take apart your scrap metal and different materials at your shop or house, you know how many other tools are needed to get the job done. The simple task of taking apart a computer tower can take a few different tools. The same goes for scrap yards; they […]

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12 Household Items You Can Bring To Your Scrap Yard

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 […]

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