Facts & Information – Rhode Island, USA

Located in the New England region of the United States, Rhode Island is the smallest state in the country, only 37 miles wide and 48 miles long. While it may be a small state with only over 1 million residents, it is 2nd in density in the country with over 1000 residents per square mile. Rhode Island was inducted into the union as the 13th state in 1790, but it was the first of the original 13 colonies to declare independence from British rule. Also known as “The Ocean State,” Rhode Island has Massachusetts north and east, Connecticut to the west, and water boundaries with Long Island, NY, to the south. The capital of Rhode Island is Providence, the largest city in the state, located in the eastern portion of the state. The scrap yards in Rhode Island and the region around can be found on the iScrap App, along with prices. Scrap yards listed on the iScrap App can list their current scrap prices, but you can still find current prices if they choose not to. Users and customers can log onto the iScrap App and report current scrap prices for the materials they recently sold to the scrap yards in the Rhode Island region.

Rhode Island Scrap Yards & Salvage Yards

Rhode Island is located on the Atlantic Ocean, and it helps contribute to its water access for ports and their economy. Much of the work throughout the state includes healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Some large corporations like Hasbro, American Power Conversion, and Amica Mutual Insurance are in the state. Some products produced in Rhode Island are fabricated metals, electrical equipment, machinery, shipbuilding, and boatbuilding. These industries rely on scrap metal recycling and processing throughout the state and from the Rhode Island scrap yards. Many materials like steel, iron, aluminum, copper, and stainless steel are relied on from the salvage yards and recyclers in the state. Most scrap yards throughout the state can be found in and around the Providence area. To find a suitable scrap yard, search with your zip code on the iScrap App or check the map above for the yards in your area. Once you locate the best yard, you can see scrap prices, request containers for larger jobs, ask about auto parts for repairs, and request scrap car pickups.