Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
Copper National Average $3.35/lb Updated 02/08/2025
Steel National Average $167.95/ton Updated 02/08/2025
Aluminum National Average $0.52/lb Updated 02/08/2025
Catalytic Converter Average $75.93/each Updated 02/08/2025

SCRAP NEWS | Scrap Yard Customers

Where to Recycle Christmas Lights – And How to Get Paid for Them

Every year, homeowners wonder, “What should I do with old Christmas lights?” Whether they’re broken, tangled, or outdated, simply tossing them in the trash isn’t the best option. Most people don’t realize that holiday lights contain valuable metals like copper and brass, which scrap yards will buy. So before you take your old lights to a local drop-off, […]

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4 Ways To Prepare Your Catalytic Converters for Scrap

Brought To You By: Consistent. Fair. Reliable. Know How To Scrap A Catalytic Converter If you are looking to make some extra money and are planning on scrapping a catalytic converter, there are some things you should know. Knowing what to do when recycling a catalytic converter for scrap is essential. There are a few […]

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Why Do Scrap Yards Have Weight Requirements For Steel?

A common question we find among scrappers is why they aren’t getting paid for smaller amounts of steel or iron at their scrap yards. Having a minimum on steel purchases is a common procedure that scrap yards have across the US and Canada. To help scrappers and recyclers understand why scrap yards would do this we […]

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4 Factors Choosing The Right Scrap Yard

How do you choose a scrap yard? Over the years, we have spoken to many scrappers, and we have tried to figure out how they think, what they look for in scrapping, and where they sell material. Believe it or not- one of the most important things that we have heard back from them is […]

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How-To: Get Scrap Metal or Car Picked Up

Getting scrap metal or a car picked up for scrap can be difficult if you have never done it before or if you don’t have the proper equipment to do it yourself. Many people know there is money to be had by selling your scrap metal or car, so finding the best way to make […]

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How To Pack Your Truck For The Scrap Yard

We all know that when scrapping it is always important to maximize any and all space that you can. Whether it is material that you are packing in your truck to sell to the scrap yards…or the bins and tools that you are carrying with you to use to help organize and pack. How you […]

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How The World Sees Scrappers

The world’s a tough place, but I’m not telling you something you don’t already know. But hey, nobody promised you life would be easy. As someone who has actively been associated with the scrap metal industry for 35+ years, I tend to be very opinionated when we talk scrap. Quite frankly I don’t think that […]

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Choosing the Best Wire Stripping Machine for Efficient Copper Cable Recycling

Regarding copper cable recycling, a key element of your toolkit is the automatic wire stripper. This specialized tool offers users a swift, efficient, and user-friendly experience, allowing for quick processing of cables and wires. Determining “the best wire stripping machine” from the sea of options available can be challenging. That’s why we’ve handpicked the top […]

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By Choice or Laws: Why Are Scrap Yards Upgrading To New Technology?

Today’s younger generation has no problem accepting and adapting to the new technology that is developed. The question is if the older generation is succumbing to these changes because of necessity, or because they want to. This is the same question when it comes to scrap yards, though many yards are adapting with technology that […]

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How Low Prices Affect The Scrap Industry

We have talked to many people both on the scrap yard end as well as the scrapper end and no one seems to be happy about what is going on with the markets right now. We know that many people are hoping that the market will turn around (and quickly), but knowing some of the […]

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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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Basics: Your First Trip To A Scrap Yard & What To Expect

So you heard that you could make extra money scrapping? Great—now what? That is where tools and guides like the iScrap App come in handy. Over the years, many people have said that learning about scrap is one of the hardest things they have had to do because few scrap yards are willing to teach […]

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