| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $3.37/lb | Updated 12/09/2024 |
| Steel National Average | $167.18/ton | Updated 12/09/2024 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.55/lb | Updated 12/09/2024 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $75.93/each | Updated 12/09/2024 |
Like any industry, scrap metal recycling fluctuates based on market conditions and supply and demand. Recently the prices in the scrap industry have seen a bit of a downfall compared to last year at this time. In 2015, we are seeing 10-year lows for steel and iron prices. During these times, many scrappers (and scrap yards) […]
Read MoreThe scrap metal industry isn’t the most glamorous industry out there, but it is important. With scrap metal being one of the largest exports of the USA, it is important to understand how scrap prices are determined and what customers like yourself can do to when the scrap prices are being affected. Over the last […]
Read MoreYou have to pay attention to the market even more with the scrap market’s latest drop-off. While frustrating to most scrappers, scrap yards, processors, and others involved in the industry, we all have one thing in common dropping prices hurt. When the markets are dropping or not performing well what are some good strategies to go […]
Read MoreFiguring out when to sell scrap is tough. Do you do it when the prices jump fast? Do you wait and then shop around? Knowing what the market is doing is half the battle. Talking to your local scrap yards can help you determine when the prices are high, when to hold onto scrap material, and […]
Read MoreThe iScrap App is a great resource to find the information you need to find scrap market news & prices. We have been working to get the best scrap metal information including prices, market news, metal explanations, and metal guide to help you make the most money from your scrap metal. With weekly segments and articles […]
Read MoreHave you ever searched online for current scrap prices only to be disappointed with the lack of information or outdated prices listed on a website? Now you can be a part of the change. The iScrap App allows our users online to report current scrap prices in the US & Canada. It’s really easy to post […]
Read MoreThe Big Question: How Do Scrap Metal Prices Work? One of the most common questions that we seem to get asked is, “How Do Scrap Metal Prices Work?” The problem is that it is not always the easiest answer to give. With dozens, if not hundreds, maybe thousands of factors involved let’s try to dig […]
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CLICK TO FIND SCRAP PRICES NEAR YOU If you search everywhere for scrap prices near you, the iScrap App Website, iPhone App, & Android App can help. With thousands of scrap yards listed in the US and Canada, our directory allows you to search your area and find the best scrap prices in the area. We […]
Read MoreThe Big Question: Why Copper Prices Are Falling? Let’s explicitly talk about why copper prices are falling and where the end might be. To go into detail on it you first have to go back 15-20 years ago to see where the copper prices were in comparison to everything. My Dad once infamously said, “You […]
Read MoreYou spoke. We listened. We recently released an updated iScrap App for the iOS and Android App Stores. With the updated look and updated software, the iScrap App was moving faster than ever and allowed you to continue to find scrap yards in the area and find the contact information you need on the go. […]
Read MoreSo you may be wondering how scrap yards work, what the process of recycling scrap metal includes, what to do when you go to a scrap yard, and what happens when you leave a scrap yard. Below are some basic ways and expectations when visiting your local scrap yard. Who Come To Scrap Yards? The […]
Read MoreReady to make a splash in the scrap metal market? Report your prices through the iScrap App today and start contributing to over 200 scrap metal prices around the US and Canada. With the reported price feature, you can report local scrap prices for any type of metal. The iScrap Team has made it easier than […]
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