| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $3.34/lb | Updated 01/19/2025 |
| Steel National Average | $162.96/ton | Updated 01/19/2025 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.52/lb | Updated 01/19/2025 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $75.93/each | Updated 01/19/2025 |
When you’re a scrapper, staying on top of market news, price changes, and other events that may affect your profits at the scrap yard is essential. But it is also essential to keep up with the latest tips and information that can help you quickly make more money.Staying updated with the latest tips and tricks […]
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As you become a more seasoned scrapper, you may hopefully realize your volume of material is picking up. While this is almost always good, it may come with a caveat. Your local yard may pay better for one type of material over another. We all know how optimizing profits is a top priority for scrappers. […]
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There’s a common misconception that light copper, roofing copper, and #3 copper are different materials. In reality, they are all synonymous terms used to describe the same type of copper scrap. The terminology can vary depending on the scrap yard’s language and grading system. Still, all three terms refer to lower-grade copper that typically includes […]
Read MoreCopper is one of the most sought-after metals in the scrap industry. It comes in various shapes and sizes, from pipe, wire, plate, electronics, and more. With our technology ever-growing, we have more electronics around us daily, which means more copper wire for scrap available. Having copper wire for recycling can be very valuable to […]
Read MoreOne of the most important things to scrappers is making money. The more knowledge and resources you have for scrapping, the more money you can make. Knowing when to strip copper wire loads or how to take apart computers are all useful steps to making more money. What happens after you make the extra money? After […]
Read MoreWhat really grinds my gears sometimes is when scrap yards aren’t clear about how you should prepare you scrap before bringing it in. So in this continuation article about 4 Myths About Scrapping, I go over some specific items that are worth asking your yard about. Keep in mind all yards are different in the […]
Read MoreWhy Are Old Catalytic Converters Valuable? Old catalytic converters might seem like junk, but they’re actually treasure troves of precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium. These rare and expensive metals are what make converters valuable, even when they no longer function. Depending on the amount and condition of these metals, you could be looking […]
Read MoreWhen you are cleaning out your apartment or one of your kids accidentally heated a thermos in your microwave, and it combusted, it may be a good time to scrap it. Microwaves are also a prevalent item to find while scrap hunting in your neighborhood. Often, people place them on the curb to go out […]
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Several factors can play into choosing the best scrap or salvage yard to bring your scrap metal. While some are more important than others, there are different things to consider when finding a scrap yard in your area and traveling there to sell your scrap. Obviously, we all want the best prices for our scrap, […]
Read MoreWe always mentioned how important it is to separate your scrap metals before heading to the yard. We can’t stress that enough for many reasons. It makes the operation of unloading and weighing up easier and usually makes you more money by separating your metals. Therefore, you make more money! Win-win for everyone! Know What […]
Read MoreHowdy iScrappers! With the Fall seeming to be here, we can’t believe where the time has gone. You might be getting ready to look for some Fall cleanouts in your town or the area around you, and we have a couple of things you can look out for. Garage sales are going on; these are the […]
Read MoreCopper is one of the oldest known elements to have been used for tools, trading, and decorative pieces. Dating back thousands of years, you can see copper used in multiple items, from trading coins to hunting tools. Today, copper is found in almost every electronic that you see and is one of the best elements […]
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