Scrap Metal Markets See Mixed Signals: Copper Dips, Steel Gains Report Date: 5/14/2025 Hey Scrappers! This week, the global economic landscape continues to evolve, influencing the scrap metal markets. While some sectors face challenges, others show promising signs of growth, driven by policy changes and shifting trade dynamics. Key developments this week include: Let’s dive […]
Read MoreThe iScrap App has been receiving some great feedback from both users of the app and also customers that have their locations listed on the app. Here are some of the comments that the iScrap App has been receiving: “The [iScrap] App is a convenient way for our customer to communicate with us and receive […]
Read MoreTransformers are a valuable source of scrap materials, often containing high-quality copper, aluminum, and steel. Whether you’re a seasoned scrapper or just starting, understanding how to scrap transformers efficiently can help you maximize your earnings. This guide covers everything you need to know about scrapping transformers, from identifying their components to breaking them down for […]
Read MoreSo you are thinking about scrapping electric motors, and you wonder what’s inside of them? Well…metal, of course! Electric motors are used to power many types of devices, from the simple spinning glass inside of a microwave all the way up to the engines on planes. There are windings Inside electric motors, and that is […]
Read MoreWith Earth Day celebrated on April 22, it is a perfect time of year to discuss the importance of metal recycling to the environment. Many people leave their winter confinements to clean garages and plant gardens. We should all know that metal recycling should also be a big part of your Earth Day cleanup. A […]
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 MoreKeeping good care of your scrapping truck (or vehicle) is important to maintaining a solid way to transport your scrap to the scrap yards. Having the right safety features and techniques in mind also makes your scrapping a lot easier for everyone involved. Truck Safety Tips for Scrapping Personal Safety – To maintain the level of […]
Read MoreThe trade industry is unique because you will learn the tricks of trade by being out in the field. There is no book that can teach you everything about plumbing, roofing, construction, etc. Same goes for the scrap industry. Through the years, some scrappers may start to think some patterns are the norm in scrapping […]
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Are You Making These Costly Scrapping Mistakes? Scrapping metal can be a great way to make extra money, but if you’re not careful, small mistakes can cost you big. Whether you’re just starting or looking to improve your scrapping game, avoiding these common errors will help you get the best prices at your local scrap […]
Read MoreGreetings Scrappers! So What Is Sheet Iron? With all of the metal prices jumping around, we want to talk about one that is harder to peg down than most: Light Iron. There are multiple names for Light Iron, including sheet metal and sheet iron. Light iron refers to most steel items brought in by scrappers, […]
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 […]
Read MoreCLICK HERE TO FIND YOUR STATE LAWS Scrap Metal Laws – Know Before You Go. The iScrap App Team is pleased to announce that we are bringing you great resources and scrap law information from the scrap metal industry. With the largest scrap yard directory and community of scrappers, we want to provide helpful information like scrap […]
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