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Can I Get Money From My Old Catalytic Converter?

CONTACT RRCATS.COM We often hear about catalytic converter theft; these devices contain precious metals like palladium, rhodium, and platinum. The FTC reported that the average catalytic converter has a few hundred dollars worth of these metals. But what happens when your converter has reached the end of its useful life? Can you still get money […]

How To Use the iScrap App

One of the most convenient ways to find local scrap yards and sellers is the iScrap app. It’s a free app available for both Android and Apple devices, and it’s used by many in the scrap industry. In this post, we’ll go over some of the basics of using the app. Whether you’re new to […]

Metal Monday – Difference of Metal & Alloy

Many people thing that all metals are just that, metals. But there is a difference. Take copper for example. Copper is mined throughout the world and appears on the Periodic Table of Elements. This means that copper is a metal by itself and does not need anything else to help make it copper. On the […]

The Effects of Snow & Winter on the Scrap Industry

The cold weather can limit where you find scrap

Unless you are in the plowing or heating industries, the snowy, cold weather usually doesn’t help business. In fact, it is very common that during the winter season scrap yards and those in the scrap industry are severely affected by their business and lack of scrap jobs. As the cold hits the country, it seems […]

New iScrap App Shirt Color?

Choose your color

The iScrap App Team is in need of some help! We want to know what color our next set of shirts for the holidays should be. Because our fans and audience are the ones wearing them, we want to know what you think would be best. We are going to be revealing the design of […]

Metal Monday – Brass Is An Alloy

Let’s start kicking some “brass” today! Brass is an alloy (remember, alloys are made up of different element metals) that comes in a variety of forms. Brass is generally made up of copper and zinc, but depending on the application there will be other metals inside as well. Brass is a very common item that […]

12 Days of Scrap-Mas

12 days of christmas - scrapper style

The iScrap App Team would like to wish you, your family, and friends and very special Holiday Season and Happy New Year! Hope you enjoy our rendition of 12 Days of Christmas — iScrapping Style! 12 Scrappers Scrapping 11 Shredders Shredding 10 Bobcats Pushing 9 Trucks-A-Driving 8 Balers Baling 7 Hoppers Dumping 6 Workers Working 5 Pounds […]

How To Report Prices on the iScrap App

Ready 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 […]

What Scrap Metals Can Be Found In A Car?

Whether you are selling your whole car or you are taking it apart for scrap, it is important to know what materials and common scrap metals can be found inside the average vehicle. The iScrap App Team discusses some of the common metals and materials that are found within a car. Many people know that […]

Helping The Environment While Recycling Metal

KEEPING METALS OUT OF THE LANDFILL

Scrap 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 […]

Metal Monday: Difference Between Zinc & Tin

While looking similar…zinc and tin are two very different metals. Zinc is a metal that is used in many applications as an anti-rust method. You could hear of zinc plated wall studs…but the most common place that you will find zinc is right in your pocket. Pennies are made up of mostly zinc with a small […]

Scrap Metal Industry Leading Resources

Visit this website to learn about scrap laws in your state

If you are looking to get some more information from resources in the scrap metal industry, we have the best places for you to get information, no matter what you’re looking for. From regulations, to laws, to news, to scrap yard listings, to scrap equipment, we have it all. Whether you are a scrapper, a […]