| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $3.38/lb | Updated 12/12/2024 |
| Steel National Average | $12,403.18/ton | Updated 12/12/2024 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.55/lb | Updated 12/12/2024 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $75.93/each | Updated 12/12/2024 |
Scrap Metal Markets Heat Up: Copper Rallies While Steel Stalls Ahead of the Holidays Report Date: 12/11/2024 Hello Scrappers! As Christmas approaches, the scrap metal markets present a mixed bag of optimism and caution. Copper prices are rallying on hopes of economic stimulus, while steel continues to face headwinds. With the holidays in sight, scrappers […]
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 MoreWhen you’re a scrapper, staying on top of market news, price changes, and other events that may affect your profits at the scrap yard is essential. But it is also essential to keep up with the latest tips and information that can help you quickly make more money.Staying updated with the latest tips and tricks […]
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 MoreBy now, you’re well aware that the iScrap App helps you find scrap yards near you and find the recently reported scrap prices, but did you know that we can also make you more money? There are several tips and ways to prepare your scrap metal and collect the right items that can make more […]
Read MoreSome of the most difficult things to take apart while scrapping can be worth your time and money if you do it the right way. But knowing how to take them apart and what goes into it, can be the most difficult challenge. The iScrap App Team has ranked some of the most common scrap […]
Read MoreCell phones have been around for decades. It sounds funny to read, but it is true. Even before Zach Morris in Saved By The Bell, cell phones existed. Some of the earliest cell phones can be traced to the 1970s and were “car phones,” but they were mobile and on the go. Cell phones have […]
Read MoreOftentimes scrappers ask us about the difference between yellow and red brass, but Marine Brass is another material we have been asked about before. Marine Brass confuses many people because they think it is just as good…or better than normal yellow brass. Let’s debunk that myth. What Is Marine Brass? Marine brass is often found […]
Read MoreScrap metal is an industry of numbers: prices, weights, net weight, tares, and many other factors. Knowing how your scrap yard scales operate and all the measurements that go into selling and buying scrap metal is essential. Asking questions at your scrap yard is a good way to find their different regulations or policies when […]
Read MoreThe catalytic converter in the scrap industry has become a HOT commodity. With platinum, palladium, and rhodium prices – the three precious metals found inside catalytic converters – soaring to an all-time high, catalytic converter recycling has become a massive part of the scrap metal industry over the last few years. Many scrap yards purchase […]
Read MorePeddlers aren’t the only ones cashing in on scrap metal. At the Rockaway Recycling yard, trade-specific workers frequently cash in on excess material from everyday jobs and projects they work on. Plumbers, in particular, make a pretty good side hustle from scrap material. Suggested Reading: Scrapping: The Perfect Side Hustle For Extra Cash Plumber’s Common Scrap […]
Read MoreWhile scrapping will always be necessary in an ever-expanding society, certain materials regularly wane in and out of public use. When we think of previous generations’ usage of Lead vs. how modern materials such as steel and aluminum have shaped our world, it shows us that we find new uses for existing metals. While we […]
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