| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $2.99/lb | Updated 09/25/2023 |
| Steel National Average | $184.24/ton | Updated 09/25/2023 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.44/lb | Updated 09/25/2023 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $82.00/each | Updated 09/25/2023 |
What types of Aluminum will you come across? When scrapping, you may come across a wide variety of scrap aluminum. While there are several materials that can be classified as “aluminum,” there are many different types that are priced and sorted differently at scrap yards. Below are some common types of aluminum scrap you will […]
Read MoreThis summer, you will be able to relax and scrap easily, knowing that there are several HOT items for scrap. With the warm weather fast approaching, some guaranteed things will pop up all summer. Beat the Heat. Scrap the Rest. A/C Units: While these may seem obvious, A/C units will become more prevalent during the […]
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We’ve all seen people at the grocery store bring bottles and cans to the recycle bin and get their money back. But what most people don’t know is that you can get paid for other types of recyclable materials – like scrap metal. You might be surprised to hear that the scrap metal industry is […]
Read MoreWith the job market in a frenzy after the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are left searching for ways to make ends meet. People were laid off, while others decided to walk away from unsatisfactory work situations. Metal scrapping can be a great way to make extra cash. But can you make a living off of […]
Read MoreIf you’re a metal scrapper, then you know that finding a good scrap yard is key to making money. But not all scrap yards are created equal. Some scrap yards are downright sketchy, and it’s essential to be able to spot them before you waste your time (and energy) interacting with them. For decades, some […]
Read MoreOne of the most convenient ways to find local scrap yards and sellers is the iScrap app. It’s a free app available for both Android and Apple devices, and it’s used by many in the scrap industry. In this post, we’ll go over some of the basics of using the app. Whether you’re new to […]
Read MoreCopper is one of the oldest known elements to have been used for tools, trading, and decorative pieces. Dating back thousands of years, you can see copper used in multiple items, from trading coins to hunting tools. Today, copper is found in almost every electronic that you see and is one of the best elements […]
Read MoreWhether you are selling your whole car or you are taking it apart for scrap, it is important to know what materials and common scrap metals can be found inside the average vehicle. The iScrap App Team discusses some of the common metals and materials that are found within a car. Many people know that […]
Read MoreWhether you are a small-time scrapper or a large scrap yard or refinery, the scrap metal market can be a tricky beast to understand. With the commodity market and stock market always changing hourly during the day, one can never be quite sure how it all works. With some easy to understand explanations and examples […]
Read MoreToday’s younger generation has no problem accepting and adapting to the new technology that is developed. The question is if the older generation is succumbing to these changes because of necessity, or because they want to. This is the same question when it comes to scrap yards, though many yards are adapting with technology that […]
Read MoreCopper wire and other scrap wire is sometimes the most valuable material you could bring to the scrap yard. That’s why you need to make sure you know what you are dealing with and how to prepare it before putting it on the scale. Get wired up and start separating, correctly! Stripping your copper and […]
Read MoreNo, we’re not talking about the age of scrappers, but the history of scrapping and scrap yards themselves. For those that have been scrapping for at least 10 years if not more, you know there have been some very significant and impacting changes within the industry. So to explain some of those changes we are […]
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