| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $3.35/lb | Updated 01/21/2025 |
| Steel National Average | $163.75/ton | Updated 01/21/2025 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.52/lb | Updated 01/21/2025 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $75.93/each | Updated 01/21/2025 |
Recently Tom Buechel, Creator of the iScrap App, explained to scrap yards and the recycling industry how he connects and maintains relationships with his customers at his scrap yard, Rockaway Recycling, in North New Jersey. It was feature in the industry leading publication, Recycling Today and later reposted on Earth911’s Business Website. “Its easy to […]
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Whether you’re replacing your pool or need to get rid of it, we can help! Scrapping an old pool can be a profitable endeavor during the summer months. This blog will guide you through scrapping a pool, including the types of metals you can salvage and how to maximize your profits when cleaning and separating […]
Read MoreRight off the bat, we want to preface this conversation by saying we are NOT tax professionals, lawyers, etc. The purpose of this article is to provide context to a question that we see asked over and over again by scrappers: How do we handle taxes from scrap metal profits? Who Needs To Pay Taxes? […]
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We’ve talked at length about the bond between scrappers and their vehicles. Most of the time, we all seem inseparable from our vehicles, especially when those vehicles become our means of generating income, Most of the scrappers we’ve seen and talked to, whether by chance or intentionally through the amount they scrap, end up with […]
Read MoreRecently, there has been a growing interest in scrapping, whether as a hobby or driven by economic and environmental reasons. As we embark on the quest for valuable metals and materials, we must emphasize the significance of legal and ethical methods when sourcing scrap. We will be delving into the different ways to acquire scrap […]
Read MoreScrappers know that maintaining an organized workspace is crucial for efficiency and profitability. Whether you work out of a garage, storage unit, or backyard scrap yard, the key to success is keeping your materials organized, labeled, and easily accessible. Let’s explore some simple steps to help you declutter your space, introduce effective storage solutions, and […]
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As you become a more seasoned scrapper, you may hopefully realize your volume of material is picking up. While this is almost always good, it may come with a caveat. Your local yard may pay better for one type of material over another. We all know how optimizing profits is a top priority for scrappers. […]
Read MorePeople in the scrap metal industry are constantly watching TV and on the computer, not to entertain themselves or check to Facebook but constantly checking the industry trends and prices. There are many factors that go into determining the prices that are seen at the scales of scrap yards across the world. Many of these […]
Read MoreWe 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 […]
Read MoreSo you heard that you could make extra money scrapping? Great—now what? That is where tools and guides like the iScrap App come in handy. Over the years, many people have said that learning about scrap is one of the hardest things they have had to do because few scrap yards are willing to teach […]
Read MoreAuto recycling has become popular over the past few years because of the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ type programs. But you can make money from auto recycling from more than trading in your ‘clunker’ for a new car. You can take your junk car down to your local scrap yard and make an extra $150 – […]
Read MoreSo our thing is scrap. That’s what we talk about, what we know, and what we love. We have talked about where scrap comes from and how to sort and separate it, but we wanted to talk about the jobs people do to create scrap. Top 7 Careers That Generate Scrap Metal BONUS- Scrappers– While this […]
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