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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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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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Tips For More Long-Term Scrap Customers

One of the more common questions we get from scrappers is; “Where can I get more scrap?” There are a lot of right answers but we want to address a couple of different ones that people may not have thought of in the past and might give you a better long-term and more sustainable way to make more money.

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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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Why Are Scrap Steel Prices Down?

So…it’s been a while since you loaded your truck, trailer, or car with scrap steel and drove to the scrap yard. You know that this load that you have is heavy because there were a lot of small nails, screws, and tiny parts that you really packaged together and packed in tightly, so you are […]

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Scrap Metal Thieves Give Industry A Bad Name

Theft is a is a constant problem in the scrap metal industry. News stories of men being electrocuted to death trying to cut copper wires and cables, thieves cutting AC units from churches to scrap them, houses being stripped of copper pipes and the list goes on. Scrap prices have increased recently and it seems […]

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3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Melt Your Own Scrap Ingots

Is It Worth Melting Copper Into Ingots? It looks cool. It could be a fun hobby with friends or in your yard, melting and molding your scrap metal ingots. While it may make for entertaining times or cool YouTube videos, we strongly suggest never melting your scrap ingots if you want to make the most […]

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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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4 Ways To Prepare Your Catalytic Converters for Scrap

Brought To You By: 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 basic and simple […]

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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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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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