When scrap prices drop, profits shrink — and for many scrappers, that means tightening belts and rethinking routines. Low markets can make every dollar count whether you scrap full-time or on the side. But low prices don’t have to mean losing money. This guide gives you seven proven ways to cut costs, stay productive, and […]
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Scrap isn’t just about copper wire and aluminum cans. Many unusual items end up at scrap yards every day—and if you know what to look for, they can be surprisingly profitable. From hidden copper in water heaters to rare statues dropped off for recycling, scrappers often come across some pretty odd finds. Here’s your guide […]
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 MoreMany people have asked us about many of the reasons that the Chinese markets are tightening up on the scrap markets and imports to the country. If that was an easy one sentence answer this would make for a boring post, but it is way more complex then just this blog will be- but let’s […]
Read MoreScrap metal recycling is one of the simplest ways to help the environment—and get paid for it. By keeping valuable materials like steel, aluminum, and copper out of landfills, scrappers not only conserve natural resources but also reduce pollution and energy use. Plus, thanks to tools like the iScrap App, it’s easier than ever to […]
Read MoreSo we hear that you can make money with anything. Selling dirt, picking up scrap, selling items online, and who knows what else is out there. There are businesses and products not even invented yet…and if you are the person that creates the “hot new thing,” then you can make money too. Don’t Forget About […]
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Catalytic Converters have been a hot topic in scrap lately. With several types of precious metals inside, like platinum, palladium, and rhodium, they have been a high-valued commodity. How Much Are Scrap Catalytic Converters Worth? The prices of catalytic converters sometimes vary from $0 to even over $800! That wide range of value is based […]
Read MoreGetting scrap metal or a car picked up for scrap can be difficult if you have never done it before or if you don’t have the proper equipment to do it yourself. Many people know there is money to be had by selling your scrap metal or car, so finding the best way to make […]
Read MoreLaptops are one of the great items that you can look for for scrapping. While most scrap yards do not accept monitors, many yards that take electronics will take the laptop screens as long as they are attached to the laptops themselves. Scrapping Laptop Screens & Other Computer Parts The laptop screens are not CRTs […]
Read MoreCrazy times call for crazy amounts of hoarding sometimes. We’ve seen over the years when scrap prices dip down that many people hold onto their property and their brass and their other high valued items to be able to wait for higher valued times.
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 MoreA lot of people ask us about where all of the scrap metal in the US and Canada goes to after you drop it off to your scrap yard…and that answer can vary depending on the material and the location. Where Does Your Scrap Metal Go? But overwhelmingly since the mid 1990’s a lot of […]
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