Copper Breaks Records: What Scrappers Need to Know Before the Holiday Rush Report Date: 12/3/2025 Hey Scrappers! Copper just delivered an early holiday surprise, breaking all-time record highs on international exchanges today. Prices have climbed steadily across the last 10–12 days—directly contradicting nearly every forecast from traders, analysts, and even the mills that buy the […]
Read MoreGallium is a metal that melts on the palm of the hand due to its low melting point (29.76 C).If you hold a solid gallium crystal in your hand, your body heat will cause it to melt into a silvery metallic puddle slowly. Pour it into a dish, and it freezes back into a solid. […]
Read MoreThat time of year is here when the sun is shining, water is splashing, beers are flowing, and burgers are cooking. With the 4th of July Holiday here in America, we want to take some time aside to go through the history of our fine country and how metal and other commodities have changed in […]
Read MoreWhether selling your whole car or taking it apart for scrap, knowing what materials and common scrap metals can be found inside the average vehicle is essential. The iScrap App Team discusses some common metals and materials in a car. Many people know that cars are mostly made of steel, but plenty of other metals, […]
Read MoreIf you are looking to get some more information from resources in the scrap metal industry, we have the best places for you to get information, no matter what you’re looking for. From regulations, to laws, to news, to scrap yard listings, to scrap equipment, we have it all. Whether you are a scrapper, a […]
Read MoreScrapping cars for parts can be a lucrative way to earn money while recycling valuable materials. Whether you’re new to scrapping or a seasoned pro, knowing which car parts can be recycled for cash is essential to maximize your earnings. Many scrap yards and auto wreckers specialize in automotive scrap and accept various materials. Below, […]
Read MoreTom Buechel, owner of Rockaway Recycling, a scrap yard and creator of the iScrap App, a mobile application, discusses the impact that cyclical patterns can have on running a business within the trade industry. As a scrap yard owner, coming to work every day there is something new. From dealing with homeowners to large corporations, […]
Read MoreNow that the leaves are turning and the cold weather is creeping in, it’s time to start thinking about your next Fall scrap load! To ensure that you keep safety as your number one priority, we have added some helpful tips for when you are hauling scrap in Fall weather. Remember safety first so you, your […]
Read MoreFind The Best Solution For Scrapping Forklifts People always ask us about scrapping forklifts and other industrial equipment and how they can make money scrapping or reselling them, and we decided to talk about them. Forklifts can be a hard item to scrap sometimes because they are not easy to cut up, you need to drain […]
Read MoreLet’s talk about paper, not paper like cash, newspapers, and other types of tree-based products like cardboard. Many people always see it and wonder if it is worth something and how they can cash in with it. While cardboard, old newspapers, and even office paper are valuable, it is difficult to really cash in with […]
Read MoreNew iScrap App Reported Price Feature One of the biggest things that we have talked to scrappers about over the last few years has been scrap metal prices. With the latest upgrade to the iScrap App, the Price Reporting Option, we are interested to see how often that they check in with their scrap yards […]
Read MoreDo you call yourself a handyman or Mr. Fix It? Well the iScrap App Team may have some handy work that could put your to shame. While searching for some of the best tricks for scrapping, we found some interesting and definitely questionable life hacks done by handymen on the internet. While some of these are […]
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