| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $3.00/lb | Updated 03/22/2023 |
| Steel National Average | $210.00/ton | Updated 03/22/2023 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.54/lb | Updated 03/22/2023 |
We’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 […]
Looking For A New Winch? Don’t Worry We Asked Our Experts Whether you’re a scrapper or in the market for a new truck winch, we have you covered. They are necessary when hauling larger loads or loading up cars. In a scrapper’s world, winches are used to haul cars, in addition to other equipment or […]
If you’re a metal scrapper, then you know that finding a good scrap yard is key to making money. But not all scrap yards are created equal. Some scrap yards are downright sketchy, and it’s essential to be able to spot them before you waste your time (and energy) interacting with them. For decades, some […]
Have you ever been curious about what goes on at a scrap yard? Maybe you’ve seen people pulling up with U-Hauls full of metal and wondering what goes on inside. Or perhaps you’re looking to earn extra money by recycling metal and want to know where to take it. This guide will cover everything you […]
With the job market in a frenzy after the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are left searching for ways to make ends meet. People were laid off, while others decided to walk away from unsatisfactory work situations. Metal scrapping can be a great way to make extra cash. But can you make a living off of […]
Scrap metal recycling is the process of recovering and processing scrap metal from end-of-life items or structures, as well as manufacturing scrap, to use it as a raw material in the manufacture of new goods. It may be recycled many times without losing any of its properties. It provides the raw material for new goods while […]
Many 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 […]
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 […]
JUMP TO NON-FERROUS JUMP TO FERROUS Can You Believe What’s Going On With These Markets? Well, well, well. That just happened. Copper markets have hit all-time record highs. Let’s just take a breath and relax for a second while you absorb that. Wait for it….(breath)…OK let’s get back to business. Copper prices have soared […]
Now that scrap metal has become more popular and a vital part of people’s income, many scrap yards are adapting. With several new electronics constantly coming out and more consumers buying them, scrap yards have begun to take new materials to keep up with the times. With new items that are more common and readily […]
Should you melt your own gold…or just sell it as is? Well we have talked about the value of scrap electronics, how to sort and separate, as well as the different types of boards that are out there. But knowing whether or not to start to refine materials on your own or send them out to […]
Scrappers on our Facebook Group recently had a discussion about how they should separate their Brass Scrap and also how their scrap yard accepts various kinds of brass. This led to a wide variety of responses because a lot of scrap yards are different on how they buy materials and grade brass. One complaint that was […]
