| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $3.30/lb | Updated 09/14/2024 |
| Steel National Average | $189.28/ton | Updated 09/14/2024 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.48/lb | Updated 09/14/2024 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $75.93/each | Updated 09/14/2024 |
Post-Labor Day Scrap Market Trends: Preparing for Year-End Changes Report Date: 9/11/2024 Hello Scrappers! The past week in the scrap metal market has brought little excitement, with most prices holding steady or declining. Copper, steel, and stainless steel markets continue to underperform, while the global outlook, particularly from China, remains bleak. However, with potential interest […]
Read MoreFiguring out when to sell scrap is tough. Do you do it when the prices jump fast? Do you wait and then shop around? Knowing what the market is doing is half the battle. Talking to your local scrap yards can help you determine when the prices are high, when to hold onto scrap material, and […]
Read MoreSo, do you think your local scrap yard has an “in” on where the market is headed? Well, that is the wrong answer because many scrap yards do not know what is going on the same day, let alone in the future. Scrap prices follow the commodities markets, and as we have talked about before, it […]
Read MoreScrap yards have been around for a long time and play an essential role in recycling. They provide a place for people to sell unwanted or scrap metal items, which are then melted down and reused. There are many types of scrap yards, from small family-run businesses to large commercial operations. When choosing a scrap […]
Read MoreIf you are new to the scrap metal industry, you may notice that many scrap yards don’t post prices online, or if they do, there is often a disclaimer stating prices can change at any time. As an experienced scrapper, you should be familiar with ever-changing scrap prices and the possibility that they can change […]
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 MoreIf you find yourself asking any of these questions, we have some information on why it’s not easy to predict the scrap prices or have a reason why they change. Scrap Prices. It’s probably the number one topic in the scrap metal industry. Most of the questions the iScrap App Team gets through email and social […]
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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. […]
Read MoreRecently, there has been a growing interest in scrapping, whether as a hobby or driven by economic and environmental reasons. As we embark on the quest for valuable metals and materials, we must emphasize the significance of legal and ethical methods when sourcing scrap. We will be delving into the different ways to acquire scrap […]
Read MoreSo you may be wondering how scrap yards work, what the process of recycling scrap metal includes, what to do when you go to a scrap yard, and what happens when you leave a scrap yard. Below are some basic ways and expectations when visiting your local scrap yard. Who Come To Scrap Yards? The […]
Read MoreLike many others in the scrap industry, you’re probably wondering, “When are scrap prices going up?”. If we knew the answer, we would have a private island in the middle of the Caribbean. While that’s not the answer you were probably looking for, we can tell you one thing: we know what we know TODAY. Below […]
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In the ever-evolving world of scrap recycling, there exists a crucial distinction between the general market values often reported in mainstream channels and the local yard rates that scrappers physically encounter. While the former may offer a broad overview of trends, the latter is critical to making informed, profitable decisions. Learn below how the iScrap […]
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