Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Scrap Price Updated Price Date
Copper National Average $3.35/lb Updated 01/21/2025
Steel National Average $163.75/ton Updated 01/21/2025
Aluminum National Average $0.52/lb Updated 01/21/2025
Catalytic Converter Average $75.93/each Updated 01/21/2025
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Metal List with Glossary of Common Scrap Metals

Learn about different scrap metals from Non-Ferrous, Ferrous, and E-Scrap metals. With descriptions, videos, and tips on recycling your scrap metals. Check out the complete metal guide for experienced to beginner scrappers. Learn how to make more money on your materials.

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Picture of Aluminum #3

Aluminum #3

Mid-grade aluminum that is not considered breakage but not as clean as aluminum.

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Picture of Aluminum 6061

Aluminum 6061

Clean cutoff 6061 material. May have to be analyzed by scrap yard.

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Picture of Aluminum 6063

Aluminum 6063

Clean cutoff 6063 material. May have to be analyzed by scrap yard.

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Picture of Aluminum Boat

Aluminum Boat

Many boats will have wood, debris, foam, or other contaminants in them. It is recommended you clean out all non-aluminum items to maximize your returns.

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Picture of Aluminum Breakage

Aluminum Breakage

Aluminum recyclables with greater than 8% of foreign attachments but less than 40%

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Picture of Aluminum Bumpers

Aluminum Bumpers

No plastic/foam/steel attached.

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Picture of Aluminum Cans

Aluminum Cans

Free of foil/tin/plastic/liquid/ garbage/etc. Can be crushed or whole.

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Picture of Aluminum Clips

Aluminum Clips

Clean cutoff 6061 material.

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Picture of Aluminum Copper Coil

Aluminum Copper Coil

Free of steel, rubber, plastic, generally from air conditioning units.

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Picture of Aluminum Copper Radiators

Aluminum Copper Radiators

Free of brass/iron/plastic.

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Picture of Aluminum Diesel Tank

Aluminum Diesel Tank

The fuel tanks off of diesel trucks, make sure that there is a hole cut in it and that it was drained correctly.

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