| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $3.00/lb | Updated 10/02/2023 |
| Steel National Average | $184.58/ton | Updated 10/02/2023 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.44/lb | Updated 10/02/2023 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $82.00/each | Updated 10/02/2023 |
Recently we were talking to a few scrappers through private messages on our Facebook page about scrapping cars. The question was asked, “Are cars worth scrapping when the prices are so cheap?” Well…I guess there are a lot of answers to that question, so let’s go over them. What About When Prices Are High? When […]
Read MoreCrazy 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.
Read MorePeople in the scrap metal industry are constantly watching TV and on the computer, not to entertain themselves or check to Facebook but constantly checking the industry trends and prices. There are many factors that go into determining the prices that are seen at the scales of scrap yards across the world. Many of these […]
Read MoreWith the scrap metal prices taking the plunges over the last few months, we wanted to take some time aside to explain one of the factors of the turn in the industry and the US economy during 2015 thus far. Like we mentioned this is only ONE of the factors that plays into the condition […]
Read MoreHave you ever searched online for current scrap prices only to be disappointed with the lack of information or outdated prices listed on a website?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 MoreCommon Questions About Scrap Prices – Since opening iScrap back in 2010, we have been asked all types of questions including, Why doesn’t my local scrap yard have the same prices I see online? We have some of the answers and how scrap prices are determined by scrap yards.
Read MoreLike 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 MoreSo you think that your local scrap yard has an “in” on where the market is headed…hmmm? Well, that is the wrong answer because many scrap yards do not know what is going on the same day…let alone going into the future. Scrap prices follow the commodities markets, and as we have talked about before, […]
Read MoreCLICK TO FIND SCRAP PRICES NEAR YOU If you are searching everywhere to find 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 scrap prices in the area. We […]
Read MoreSo 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 […]
Read MoreTom Buechel, owner of Rockaway Recycling, a scrap yard and creator of the iScrap App, a mobile application, discusses the impact that cyclical patterns can have on running a business within the trade industry. As a scrap yard owner, coming to work every day there is something new. From dealing with homeowners to large corporations, […]
Read MoreMany people ask us all of the time about the scrap prices. Whether the market is up, if it is down, or what times during the year do we think that it will be increasing. All of those are great questions but there are hundreds if not thousands of factors that go into figuring it […]
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