Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
Copper National Average $3.26/lb Updated 03/28/2024
Steel National Average $212.14/ton Updated 03/28/2024
Aluminum National Average $0.45/lb Updated 03/28/2024
Catalytic Converter Average $73.19/each Updated 03/28/2024

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7 Common Types of Aluminum Scrap

What types of Aluminum will you come across? When scrapping, you may come across a wide variety of scrap aluminum. While several materials can be classified as “aluminum,” many different types are priced and sorted separately at scrap yards. Below are some common types of aluminum scrap you will come across when scrapping. Suggested Reading: […]

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Difference Between Non-Ferrous & Ferrous Metals

If you have never heard of scrap metal recycling before or think of Sanford & Son’s when you hear “scrap yard,” we have some excellent information to help you learn more about scrap metals. One of the first and most important things to know about scrap metals is whether they are ferrous or non-ferrous. The […]

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5 Items To Scrap This Summer

This 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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Getting Paid For Scrap Metal

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 […]

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10 Things Your Scrap Yard Probably Won’t Accept

Are you new to scrapping, or perhaps have some things you’d love to take to your local scrap yard? If yes, you may be on to something. Whether consistently or for a one-off deal, selling scrap metal can yield decent returns.  Scrap Yard Myths But before you begin scrapping, you should familiarize yourself with the […]

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How Supply Chain Issues Affect Scrap Prices

While the market size for the scrap metal industry is projected to grow by 8.3% in 2022, the sector is facing a significant challenge; surging prices. As of 2021, the process of iron and steel rose to approximately $435 per metric ton. This is almost double the $228 price for the previous year.  Depending on […]

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Copper Prices See All-Time High, But Why?

Why has the copper market shot up so fast? The Ukrainian and Russian conflict is causing all of the price gaugings that we have seen since the initial invasion of Ukraine. These world events will generally have significant ripple effects across the markets and commodities, especially when you start to consider the oil effect that […]

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Top 9 Industries That Affect Scrap Metal Markets & Prices

Scrap metal industries focus on reducing, reusing, and recycling. You’ll find that the sector is vital in eliminating our wastes and reducing carbon footprints. One of the questions that we keep asking is whether the metals market is going up or down anytime soon. In most cases, you notice how quickly the scrap metals change. […]

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How To Use the iScrap App

One 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 […]

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6 Tops Life Hacks For Handymen

Do 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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What Will President Trump Do For Scrap Metal?

By now you have heard all of the questions from the media and country about what plans President Trump has for the US economy and seemingly deteriorating infrastructure. With Donald Trump taking office on January 20, 2017 as the 45th President, we have some questions of our own about how his plans are going to affect the […]

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The ALL New iScrap App Is Available Now

We’ve heard the requests and suggestions from our thousands of followers and users. In 2017, we were on the mission to create a New iScrap App, that allows users to have a better experience and also report prices while on the go. We are excited to announce that we have our new iScrap App available […]

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