Facts & Information – Oregon, USA

Also known as the “Beaver State,” Oregon is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Entered into the union in 1859, Oregon was the 33rd state inducted into the country. Oregon is ranked as the 9th largest state in the country despite its rank of 39th in density with over 3.8 million residents, which is ranked 27th. While the state’s capital is Salem, Portland is the largest city and metropolitan area. Before the great move out west in the 1800s, the region was heavily inhabited by Native American Tribes. Sitting on the west coast has a unique landscape of coastline, mountains, waterfalls, forests, and desert in the eastern region. Rivers mostly shape its eastern and northern borders, the Snake and Columbia Rivers, respectively. The state of Washington is to the north, Idaho to the east, and California to the south. If you are looking for scrap prices in the Oregon region, the iScrap App can help you. Search for scrap yards on the iScrap App and check the prices listed by the yards in the area. Some yards may choose not to list their prices, but users can report scrap prices independently.

Oregon Scrap Yards & Salvage Yards

The popular cities and metro areas in Oregon, like Portland, Albany, Eugene, and Medford, are home to many scrap yards and salvage yards. The economy and industry in the state are very diverse, similar to the climate and landscape. Some major corporations, including Nike, Schnitzer Steel, and Columbia Sports, and agriculture, technology, and forestry industries are in the state. These industries can relate to the state’s scrap yard presence for metal recycling. Populated areas like Portland, Springfield, and Eugene can help you focus your search for local salvage yards in Oregon. You can use the iScrap App to locate the yards in your area from the map above or search with your zip code for the closest locations. Be sure to separate your copper, steel, electronics, and other scrap metals before heading to the scrap yard. The yards can provide you with services to request containers for larger jobs, auto parts for repairs, scrap car pickups, and current scrap prices for the area in Oregon.