Words that a scrapper never wants to hear…”scrap prices going down.” But unfortunately, that has been true lately. The steel prices have gone down 20% (In some parts of the country about 25%) and have not looked to be strong any time soon. The market demand overseas has been the largest contributing factor, and until […]
Read MorePeople 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 […]
Read MoreFiguring out when to sell scrap is tough. Do you do it when the prices jump fast? Do you wait and then shop around? Knowing what the market is doing is half the battle. Talking to your local scrap yards can help you determine when the prices are high, when to hold onto scrap material, and […]
Read MoreCarbide is a unique scrap metal that is used in particular industries and equipment. Commonly found in machine shops and drill bits, carbide scrap is a valuable commodity due to the higher-than-average price per pound. Every month, the iScrap App Team explores a metal and everything about it: its origin, its use, where it comes […]
Read MoreWith Earth Day celebrated on April 22, it is a perfect time of year to discuss the importance of metal recycling to the environment. Many people leave their winter confinements to clean garages and plant gardens. We should all know that metal recycling should also be a big part of your Earth Day cleanup. A […]
Read MoreKeeping good care of your scrapping truck (or vehicle) is important to maintaining a solid way to transport your scrap to the scrap yards. Having the right safety features and techniques in mind also makes your scrapping a lot easier for everyone involved. Truck Safety Tips for Scrapping Personal Safety – To maintain the level of […]
Read MoreGreetings Scrappers! So What Is Sheet Iron? With all of the metal prices jumping around, we want to talk about one that is harder to peg down than most: Light Iron. There are multiple names for Light Iron, including sheet metal and sheet iron. Light iron refers to most steel items brought in by scrappers, […]
Read More“Many people ask, ‘Do scrap yards take AC units?’ The answer is yes, but there are some essential steps you need to follow before taking your AC unit to a scrap yard. Whether you’re looking to cash in on the valuable metals inside or want to dispose of them responsibly, understanding what scrap yards require […]
Read MoreMixes of wire are common when working on job sites, and sometimes, it is easier to sell the mixes as-is than to separate and sort them out. We talked to multiple scrappers who have sorted and separated, and depending on what types of wires are mixed together, you have to choose what to do. Separating […]
Read MoreSUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE While it’s hard to tell what the future will bring, some scenarios are easier to predict than others. The electric vehicle revolution is full force, and auto manufacturers are scrambling to plan how they’ll fit in. One thing is for sure in all this: the EV market will substantially impact the copper […]
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Several factors can play into choosing the best scrap or salvage yard to bring your scrap metal. While some are more important than others, there are different things to consider when finding a scrap yard in your area and traveling there to sell your scrap. Obviously, we all want the best prices for our scrap, […]
Read MoreWhile it can be simple to just throw your aluminum can into the recycling bin, do you really know the numbers and figures you are contributing to when it comes to scrap metal recycling? We wanted to give you an idea of how important and huge the metal recycling industry is to our environment and […]
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