Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
Copper National Average $3.41/lb Updated 02/16/2025
Steel National Average $174.43/ton Updated 02/16/2025
Aluminum National Average $0.52/lb Updated 02/16/2025
Catalytic Converter Average $75.93/each Updated 02/16/2025

SCRAP NEWS | Stainless Steel

Grades of Stainless Steel Scrap & Where to Find Them

Understanding Stainless Steel Scrap Scrappers are always looking to learn more about different types of scrap metals—and so are we! One of the more challenging metals to identify is stainless steel due to its many different grades. Each grade has different properties, compositions, and scrap values, making it essential to know what you’re working with. […]

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How To Scrap A Grill – Fast & Easy Way To Profit When Recycling

Can You Scrap A Grill? Yes, you can scrap a grill with a local scrap yard that accepts metals. Grills are a common household item that can be recycled for their valuable metal content. Whether you have an old gas grill, charcoal grill, or even a smoker, scrapping it can help the environment and put […]

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Scrapping: The Perfect Side Hustle For Extra Cash

There are full-time scrappers, hard-core scrappers, part-timers, and those who grew up in the business and continued on the legacy. And then you have hobbyist scrappers: those who one day heard about this thing called scrap metal, decided to try their hand at it and got addicted.  The Perfect Side Hustle For Extra Cash Maybe […]

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How To Tell The Difference Between Aluminum And Stainless Steel

This question is usually a mystery, especially when you first start scrapping, but it can get tricky when you come across odd items. Aluminum and stainless steel, while it may seem like they are easy to tell apart, aren’t always the case. Regarding the value of aluminum and stainless steel scrap, they are usually close […]

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2023 Scrap Metal Market Summary & Predictions for 2024

The scrap metal industry has seen its fair share of ups and downs in a year marked by economic shifts, global events, and evolving consumer demands. In our comprehensive overview of the 2023 Scrap Metal Market, we discuss the dynamics of five essential metals, offering insights into the driving factors that shaped the prices of […]

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Scrap Metal Tips for More Money

Knowing how to sort, clean, and prepare your materials can significantly impact your earnings if you’re serious about making more money from scrap metal. Whether you’re scrapping copper, brass, aluminum, electronics, or demolition materials, these tips can help you maximize your payout at the scrap yard. Clean Your Scrap for Higher Prices Copper & Brass: […]

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Can Stainless Steel Be Magnetic?

Stainless steel is a universal material in our daily lives, used in nearly every application. This alloy has become integral to our surroundings, from kitchenware to medical equipment and appliances. The iScrap App team always stresses the importance of having a magnet when sorting scrap materials. Having one can be invaluable for sorting between ferrous […]

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What’s The Secret To Stainless Steel?

Hey, iScrappers! Ever wonder why stainless steel is so much more money then normal steel? Well, that’s a great question that we have been asked by a scrapper over on our YouTube channel, and we want to go over it today. Inside stainless steel is a metal called Nickel, which is the secret to stainless […]

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Is Galvanized Steel Worth Scrapping? Tips for Maximizing Your Profit

Galvanized steel is crucial in various industries due to its corrosion-resistant properties. In this article, we’ll delve into what galvanized steel is, its recyclability, and whether it’s worth scrapping. What Is Galvanized Steel? Galvanized steel is regular steel coated with a layer of zinc. This protective coating shields the steel from corrosion caused by moisture […]

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The 7 Best Hacks to Maximize Your Scrap Profits

People are always looking for little shortcuts to get a few extra bucks out of their scrap metal, and we are here to help out. With so much money at risk by not knowing how to sort or separate a few different types of scrap metals, you have to be on top of your “scrap […]

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Guide to Scrapping a Washing Machine for Valuable Parts

If you’ve got an old washing machine sitting around and you’re wondering how to get the most value out of it, you’re in the right place. Here’s a comprehensive guide on scraping a washing machine effectively, separating valuable parts versus bringing in the whole unit. Which Parts Of A Washer Are Valuable? Washing machines contain […]

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6 Places To Find Stainless Steel Scrap

If you are in the scrapping business, you know that stainless steel is a very good metal to collect, not only for its stable prices between $0.30 and $0.75/lb. but also because when you do come across it for scrap, it is usually in large quantities. That is usually because of where stainless steel is […]

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