| Scrap Metal | Scrap Price | Updated Price Date |
|---|---|---|
| Copper National Average | $3.37/lb | Updated 12/09/2024 |
| Steel National Average | $167.18/ton | Updated 12/09/2024 |
| Aluminum National Average | $0.55/lb | Updated 12/09/2024 |
| Catalytic Converter Average | $75.93/each | Updated 12/09/2024 |
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. […]
Read MoreIn a perfect world, we would love 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 using several different resources. As you may know, scrap metal isn’t just found on job sites like construction, demolition, or tear-downs. Many […]
Read MoreWe get it. We really do. Whether scrap prices are at all-time lows or they have been all over the map going up and down, it’s frustrating. It’s not like it’s just a small dip in the prices, but a plummet instead. With the iScrap App Team coming from the scrap industry and being involved […]
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Looking for scrap metal can be daunting, especially if you are new to the scrapping world. While it’s easy to say you can find scrap “everywhere,” there are some more common places you can find various types of metal for recycling. Where Are The Best Places To Find Scrap Metal? One of the main reasons […]
Read MoreWe have written about what to do and what not to strip. It continues to be a hot topic. We have talked to all types of scrappers to get different opinions on what is too thin to strip, and we have come up with this. We took all of the comments, advice, and knowledge of […]
Read MoreOne 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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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 […]
Read MoreScrapping can be a profitable and environmentally friendly way to dispose of unwanted metals, but it has its pitfalls. When tossing things into your steel pile, it’s easy to include items of lower value, but mixing metals and other materials can lead to severe issues with your yard or your wallet! Many scrappers unknowingly toss […]
Read MoreSo you woke up this morning, strapped on your steel toed boots, got your sawzall and drill out and went on the hunt right? Well, that might not be exactly how it happened, but we are guessing that like any hunter, whether it be treasure or big game, that you are always on the hunt […]
Read MoreThe iScrap App Team understands the frustrations of low scrap prices and the waiting game for the markets to return to decent levels. We have heard stories of scrap yards closing due to the low prices and not being able to cover costs for operation. Also there are several scrappers that have stated they can […]
Read MoreThe iScrap App Team would like to take the time this October to bring our community of scrappers and scrap yards together for a good cause. The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and what better way to help support it than to have a fundraising page from the scrap metal community . […]
Read MoreBet you’ve heard this before, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” If you’re a scrapper, you know that phrase couldn’t be more true with the things you have found. We have talked to people that have bought picnic tables and resold them, good coils of copper, and so many other items from cars to […]
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