| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $2.83/lb | Updated 06/10/2023 |
| Steel National Average | $175.00/ton | Updated 06/10/2023 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.48/lb | Updated 06/10/2023 |
We all know as scrappers, we are always looking for that quick glimmer of the bright orange glow of copper pipe or wire to start collecting for scrap. Copper is a highly recycled item, mainly due to the value of it at scrap yards, however we wanted to get down to the source and find […]
Read MoreEver wonder what the history of catalytic converters but you are too worried about ruining it by cutting it open? Let us tell you all about them today. Catalytic converters are a standard on all cars that were made in the mid 1970’s and were made to cut down on pollution from the automobile industry. […]
Read MoreEver think about scrapping old coins, even some of the copper pennies made from before 1982? Well it is a very tempting idea, but believe it or not it is illegal to do. Scrapping U.S. Currency (as well as many other nations currencies) is illegal and you will find it very hard to sell the […]
Read MoreBy 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 […]
Read MoreWe have talked to a lot of people that live in stats through the US that have varying scrap laws, and many people have asked why different states have such different rules. Why Do So Many States Have Different Scrap Laws? The answer: Because not all states have the same priorities, the same problems, the […]
Read MoreHey Scrappers, Tom here. We’re going to be answering all of the questions that we’ve been asked over the last couple of weeks, just going over many different things. Hopefully, We will help you learn more about making more money and might even give you some ideas on questions that you didn’t know you had […]
Read MoreMany people ask us about how to scrap cars…and that’s a GREAT question. Cars have many different metals that make them up. Steel Aluminum Copper Stainless Steel Lead Platinum Gold All of these metals are difficult to sort and separate to sell as is, and that is why scrap yards buy the cars whole. Some […]
Read MoreMany scrappers come across hard drives when scrapping desktop computer towers or laptops. There are some easy ways to make an extra buck on the hard drives that you are collecting. Below we have a guide on scrapping Hard Drives and the other components from your computers: Guide for Scrapping Hard Drives Hard Drives Units […]
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 MoreSometimes while scrapping we can get carried away with the large objects and materials. Here is a refresher course on some small things you can do to make more money while scrapping. These smaller tips and objects can bring you in some good money when recycling scrap metal with your local scrap yard. Below we […]
Read MoreScrap metal recycling has become a part-time job for unemployed workers and an additional income stream for many individuals and businesses over the past few years. Not only does scrap metal recycling add green to your pocket, but it also helps to keep our environment clean and free from pollution. It keeps the “Green” Movement […]
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 […]
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