| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $3.30/lb | Updated 09/14/2024 |
| Steel National Average | $189.28/ton | Updated 09/14/2024 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.48/lb | Updated 09/14/2024 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $75.93/each | Updated 09/14/2024 |
Are you sitting on a goldmine without even realizing it? Oxygen (O2) sensors are valuable components in most vehicles and can be recycled for their precious metals. Let’s dive into why scrapping O2 sensors is worth your time, answer common questions about their value, and show you how you can make money by selling them […]
Read MoreFor years we have had customers and iScrappers asking if we recommend saving materials…it’s an easy answer. No, we don’t. Saving things is another form of gambling, and gambling on things that are controlled by the world’s economic environment is a TOUGH thing to be able to do. Saving materials is always a tricky thing […]
Read MoreWhile it can be simple to just throw your aluminum can into the recycling bin, do you really know the numbers and figures you are contributing to when it comes to scrap metal recycling? We wanted to give you an idea of how important and huge the metal recycling industry is to our environment and […]
Read MoreHard drives. You use them, you need them, but do you know what to do with them when you are done with them? Let’s first talk about what they are and what they do for you. Hard drives store information like documents, files, pictures, and music, among many other things. When you have these items […]
Read MoreWho is ISRI? Many scrappers have asked us in the past about this thing called ISRI and why they need to know about it when they go to scrap yards near them. ISRI stands for Institute of Scrap & Recycling Industries and exists to help all recycling companies across the US and abroad to strengthen the […]
Read MoreSUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE While it’s hard to tell what the future will bring, some scenarios are easier to predict than others. The electric vehicle revolution is full force, and auto manufacturers are scrambling to plan how they’ll fit in. One thing is for sure in all this: the EV market will substantially impact the copper […]
Read MoreWe see so many people scrapping cars and posting pictures through one of the many Facebook groups out there—it’s nuts! Cars are one of the easiest and definitely one of the most common items to scrap, and that should not be surprising, considering they are everywhere! A lot of people try to figure out where […]
Read MorePaper is one of the weirdest items to think about scrapping, but believe it or not, it has significant value. Paper is a great material to sell—only if you can find the right place to sell it. Not many normal scrap yards will buy paper (there are many different kinds of paper, ranging from cardboard […]
Read MoreAluminum cans have always been a favorite scrapper material. We frequently get the question: Should I crush my aluminum cans? You probably figure it saves space and is easier to bring crushed cans to the yard, and while that’s all true, our general answer is no. Why Some Yards Won’t Buy Crushed Cans Yards may […]
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What Household Items Do Scraps Take? If you are looking to make some extra cash, try recycling scrap items that can be found around your house. We have a guide of everyday things that can be found throughout your house and brought to your local scrap yard. Most scrap yards take these items we are […]
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If you’re a seasoned scrapper, you’re familiar with common materials like aluminum and copper. Titanium is one metal that often flies under the radar but can be quite profitable. This lightweight, strong, heat-resistant metal can likely be added to your haul when looking for scrap. Here’s an in-depth look at where to find titanium scrap, […]
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Believe it or not, you can recycle spark plugs for profit when you find a scrap yard that takes them for recycling. Spark plugs aren’t accepted for sale for money at every scrap yard, so it’s essential to find the right location. Why are spark plugs worth money in scrap? Inside spark plugs is a […]
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