Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
Copper National Average $3.43/lb Updated 11/06/2024
Steel National Average $189.03/ton Updated 11/06/2024
Aluminum National Average $0.50/lb Updated 11/06/2024
Catalytic Converter Average $75.93/each Updated 11/06/2024

SCRAP NEWS | Scrap Yard Customers

What Is An XRF Analyzer?

How do scrap yards know what types of metals they are buying? That is a common question that many scrappers have asked us in the past, and it is valid. Knowing what metals you are selling is, well, kind of a big deal. We know that your scrap yard will know what copper, brass, and […]

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Should You Save or Cash In Your Scrap Metal?

For years we have had customers and iScrappers asking if we recommend saving materials…it’s an easy answer. No, we don’t. Saving things is another form of gambling, and gambling on things that are controlled by the world’s economic environment is a TOUGH thing to be able to do. Saving materials is always a tricky thing […]

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One Thing Scrap Yards Won’t Tell You About Scrap Prices

So, 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 […]

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7 Tips To Find The Best Scrap Yard & Prices

Scrap 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 […]

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How To: Destroy, Recycle, & Scrap Hard Drives

Hard drives. You use them, you need them, but do you know what to do with them when you are done with them? Let’s first talk about what they are and what they do for you. Hard drives store information like documents, files, pictures, and music, among many other things. When you have these items […]

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How to Get on a Scrapper’s Good Side: Pet Peeves of Scrappers and Scrap Yards

Working at a scrap yard is a tough job. It’s dirty, noisy, and requires a lot of manual labor. However, what gets under the skin of scrap yard employees are the common annoyances that come with the territory. Our Facebook Group banded together and shared a list of their worst annoyances when dealing with scrap. […]

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Will Your Yard Accept Crushed Aluminum Cans?

Aluminum cans have always been a favorite scrapper material. We frequently get the question: Should I crush my aluminum cans? You probably figure it saves space and is easier to bring crushed cans to the yard, and while that’s all true, our general answer is no. Why Some Yards Won’t Buy Crushed Cans Yards may […]

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12 Household Items You Can Bring To Your Scrap Yard

What Household Items Do Scraps Take? If you are looking to make some extra cash, try recycling scrap items that can be found around your house. We have a guide of everyday things that can be found throughout your house and brought to your local scrap yard. Most scrap yards take these items we are […]

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Top 7 Frustrations With Scrap Yards

According to an IBIS World report, the US market for scrap metal recycling is worth $27.8 billion in 2021. This is after being adjusted for a 5.5% growth for the year. Based on projections, such change is poised to continue in the coming years. Regardless of whether you are a seasoned scrapper, there’s a lot […]

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What Jobs Generate Scrap Metal?

So our thing is scrap. That’s what we talk about, what we know, and what we love. We have talked about where scrap comes from and how to sort and separate it, but we wanted to talk about the jobs people do to create scrap. Top 7 Careers That Generate Scrap Metal BONUS- Scrappers– While this […]

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6 Ways To Maximize Your Scrap Metal Profits

Continued from Part 1… Thanks for joining us on our journey through the Eyes of the Scrapper Series. Below is Part 2, which explores the best ways to maximize your profits and ensure you aren’t missing any important weights, prices, or money from your trip to the scrap yard. Changing some of the ways you […]

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How Frequently Should Scrap Yards Change Their Prices?

In the world of scrap metal recycling, where the industry is ever-changing with the current market rate for goods, it can be challenging for yards or yard owners to determine the optimal frequency for adjusting their prices. Here’s an in-depth look at how often scrap yards should adjust their prices and what influences these decisions. […]

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