Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
Copper National Average $3.40/lb Updated 02/17/2025
Steel National Average $174.96/ton Updated 02/17/2025
Aluminum National Average $0.52/lb Updated 02/17/2025
Catalytic Converter Average $75.93/each Updated 02/17/2025

SCRAP NEWS | Other Recycling Options

China: Not Our Garbage Collector

Many 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 […]

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Making Money From Paper Recycling

Let’s talk about paper, not paper like cash, newspapers, and other types of tree-based products like cardboard. Many people always see it and wonder if it is worth something and how they can cash in with it. While cardboard, old newspapers, and even office paper are valuable, it is difficult to really cash in with […]

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Can You Scrap Laptop Screens?

Laptops 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 […]

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Boosted Catalytic Converter Prices at RRCats

Looking Inside a Catalytic Converter

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 […]

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Can You Scrap a Boat?

Let’s go over boats and other types of water vehicles. There are many types of items from aquatic toys that are scrapable. Many of these items are very good for scrap metal from the engines to the entire shell itself. You can find items inside scrapable boats: aluminum body row-boats, , Brass propellers, stainless steel […]

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Building The World In Scrap: Shanghai 1989 vs. 2010

A 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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Should You Hoard Scrap During Low Prices?

Crazy 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.

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Can You Scrap Alkaline Batteries?

Batteries. What are they, and what types are out there to make money off of? Many people ask about household batteries, also known as alkaline batteries, and if they are worth any money. The answer is relatively simple…not that we know of. Some items actually cost money to get rid of, and alkaline batteries are […]

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How To: Destroy, Recycle, & Scrap Hard Drives

Hard 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 […]

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Why Are Catalytic Converters Worth So Much?

So many people have asked us over the years about the value of catalytic converters and why they are so expensive. When people look at catalytic converters, they see a magnetic stainless steel shield on the outside. They always hear about different stamped numbers or pictures catalytic converters buyers look for. But why are catalytic […]

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Ice Boat Made with Saw Blade Motor

And who said Winter was over? This guy invented his mode of transportation on the iced-over lakes and ponds in his area. What do you get when you combine a cold winter, some creativity, and old machines? Usually, you wouldn’t think it would be a Sled Ice Machine made with a saw blade. This is […]

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5 Top Work Boots for Safety & Comfort for Scrapping

When working on your feet or constantly traveling to collect scrap metal, work on contractor jobs, home improvement, construction, or demolition, it’s crucial to have the proper boots. For example, when we discussed the importance of buying a good bed and work boots, we wanted to explore some of the best boots for a scrapper. […]

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