| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $2.83/lb | Updated 06/09/2023 |
| Steel National Average | $175.00/ton | Updated 06/09/2023 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.48/lb | Updated 06/09/2023 |
Get Price Updates Emailed To You SUBSCRIBE HERE Copper’s Brief Recovery Amid Low Summer Expectations ALSO: How Oil and Gas are affecting Steel Report Date: 6/7/23 Hey Scrappers! Last week we dodged a bullet when the debt ceiling was raised. So, what does this mean for metal prices? Well, since the new law was signed […]
Read MoreReports Sent To Your Inbox SUBSCRIBE HERE Don’t Get Too Excited About 2023 ALSO: Elections Will Affect Scrap Prices Report Date: 10/19/22 Going into the fourth quarter, we’ll see a lot of questions, primarily until the midterm elections are sorted out. On top of that, everyone continues to talk about recession, recession, recession, and […]
Read MoreWe’ve all seen people at the grocery store bring bottles and cans to the recycle bin and get their money back. But what most people don’t know is that you can get paid for other types of recyclable materials – like scrap metal. You might be surprised to hear that the scrap metal industry is […]
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 their 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 […]
Read MoreOne of the most convenient ways to find local scrap yards and sellers is the iScrap app. It’s a free app available for both Android and Apple devices, and it’s used by many in the scrap industry. In this post, we’ll go over some of the basics of using the app. Whether you’re new to […]
Read MoreWhy has the copper market shot up so fast? The Ukrainian and Russian conflict is causing all of the price gaugings that we have seen since the initial invasion of Ukraine. These world events will generally have significant ripple effects across the markets and commodities, especially when you start to consider the oil effect that […]
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 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 […]
Read MoreIf you find yourself asking any of these questions, we have some information why it’s not easy to predict the scrap prices or have a reason why they change. What is the price of scrap copper? Where are scrap prices going? Should I hold onto my scrap metal? When will scrap prices go up? Scrap […]
Read MoreWhile in a perfect world we would love to be able to offer you free scrap metal, it’s hard to ship, but the iScrap App Team has tips to help you locate free scrap in your area by using several different resources. As you may know, scrap metal isn’t just found on job sites, like […]
Read MoreThe Rough Road Of Steel Scrap Prices So…it’s been a while since you loaded your truck, trailer, or car with scrap steel and you drive down to the scrap yard. You know that this load that you have is heavy because there was a lot of small nails, screws, and tiny parts that you really […]
Read MoreWe watch interactions through our YouTube videos, Facebook posts, Instagram posts, Facebook groups and just emails coming through our inbox…and all people say one thing. They love to scrap. So when we talk to them and we get past the initial thoughts of loving scrap we want to dig deeper into problems that people have when […]
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