Getting started with scrapping and recycling metals can be overwhelming for someone who isn’t familiar with the industry. It is also challenging for beginners to find good information to clarify exactly where to start. The iScrap App team has years of experience in the scrap industry and lives and breathes it daily. We can list […]
Read MoreMining for metals is an essential part of the growth of the economy but also a trivial part of the environment. But recycling metals to help reduce the necessity of mining for raw materials is important and can also have an environmental impact. However, when new mines are being built and current ones are producing […]
Read MoreMost areas in the US and Canada begin to grip for winter and colder months once September comes around yearly. While scrapping during the colder months, especially for regions under freezing temperatures most of the winter, it’s crucial to think warm. There are some essential steps and tips to use while preparing to scrap […]
Read MoreKeeping good care of your scrapping truck (or vehicle) is important to maintaining a solid way to transport your scrap to the scrap yards. Having the right safety features and techniques in mind also makes your scrapping a lot easier for everyone involved. Truck Safety Tips for Scrapping Personal Safety – To maintain the level of […]
Read MoreWhile most days are free of rain and it is easy to scrap, there are those soaking wet days when you would rather be a duck than a scrapper. What is a scrapper to do on a rainy day? We have some ideas that may help you pass your time and make some more money […]
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 MoreIf you want to make money from scrap metal recycling, the iScrap App is the best place and tool to check out. The iScrap App is a directory of scrap yards throughout the US & Canada and provides users with business information for scrap yards in their area including scrap prices, containers for large jobs, […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to scrapping, having the right tools can make all the difference. While wire cutters, gloves, and a sturdy truck are important, one tool stands out as absolutely essential: a magnet. Magnets help scrappers quickly identify metals, allowing them to separate valuable non-ferrous metals (like copper, aluminum, and brass) from lower-value ferrous metals […]
Read MoreHey, iScrappers! Ever wonder why stainless steel is so much more money then normal steel? Well, that’s a great question that we have been asked by a scrapper over on our YouTube channel, and we want to go over it today. Inside stainless steel is a metal called Nickel, which is the secret to stainless […]
Read MoreComputer towers are everywhere: libraries, your house, maybe the office. But computer towers can be so much more than just scrap sometimes. Many computer towers can be repurposed and resold for more than scrap value if you know how to put new hard drives in and update some software…but let’s dive into the actual computer […]
Read MoreIf you have ever come across a sweet scrapping score of a few dozen, hundreds, or thousands of pounds of scrap cable or wire, it’s usually time for a small celebration. After your victory lap, it’s time to put your math skills to work and start figuring out what kind of profits and prices you […]
Read MoreOftentimes scrappers ask us about the difference between yellow and red brass, but Marine Brass is another material we have been asked about before. Marine Brass confuses many people because they think it is just as good…or better than normal yellow brass. Let’s debunk that myth. What Is Marine Brass? Marine brass is often found […]
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