| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $3.38/lb | Updated 12/13/2024 |
| Steel National Average | $165.43/ton | Updated 12/13/2024 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.56/lb | Updated 12/13/2024 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $75.93/each | Updated 12/13/2024 |
Scrap Metal Markets Heat Up: Copper Rallies While Steel Stalls Ahead of the Holidays Report Date: 12/11/2024 Hello Scrappers! As Christmas approaches, the scrap metal markets present a mixed bag of optimism and caution. Copper prices are rallying on hopes of economic stimulus, while steel continues to face headwinds. With the holidays in sight, scrappers […]
Read MoreWhen scrapping, it is easy to get excited about a big score and not pay attention to your surroundings and safety when hauling your latest load. It can be easy to get away from safety protocols when you are busy with scrapping but keep the following in mind to prevent injuries that can stop you […]
Read MoreThe snowy, cold weather usually doesn’t help business unless you are in the plowing or heating industries. It is prevalent 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 also seems to hit […]
Read MoreSometimes while scrapping we can get carried away with the large objects and materials. Here is a refresher course on some small things you can do to make more money while scrapping. These smaller tips and objects can bring you in some good money when recycling scrap metal with your local scrap yard. Below we […]
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Spring is here, meaning there are many more opportunities to find scrap around your community. If you keep an eye out, there are few places to find scrap in the springtime, so you can contribute to the community clean-ups and your pocket. Where Can I Find Spring Scrap? Garage Sales – Bargain For Scrap This time […]
Read MoreThe iScrap App Team knows that our fans like to make money scrapping, but did you know all of that recycling actually has some pretty everlasting effects on the environment too? We have put together some of our favorite facts and figures to share about scrap metal. There are many scrap metal facts that by […]
Read MoreBack in 2015, the iScrap App Team answered calls of scrappers to report your scrap prices online. For years scrappers across the US and Canada have always requested one thing…daily updated scrap metal prices. While the team at the iScrap App has been able to give scrappers an idea of the price ranges, it was always tough to […]
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 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 MoreInfrastructure is a big word, and it brings ample opportunities to the scrapping world, but how will that affect the prices and markets? Infrastructure Affecting Prices The bottom line is that we’re not expecting much market movement when the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill gets pushed through Washington, DC, and here’s why. This bill has so […]
Read MoreAluminum Price at 13-Year Highs Aluminum has hit 13-year highs as we were writing this in September 2021, and we wanted to explain why this is. If you’ve noticed the steady increase in aluminum’s pricing over the last few months/years, you’re not going crazy. Aluminum has gained 41% this year alone, reaching its highest level […]
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Scrap metal recycling is the process of recovering and processing scrap metal from end-of-life items or structures and manufacturing scrap to use it as a raw material to manufacture new goods. Scrap metal may be recycled many times without losing any of its properties. It provides the raw material for new goods while emitting far less […]
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