Scrap Metal Prices

SCRAP METAL RECYCLING RESOURCE FOR PRICES AND NEWS

For the latest, current and daily scrap metal prices and recycling prices charts for copper, steel, HMS and worldwide scrap prices see below:

Scrap Copper Prices and Charts         Scrap Copper Prices News

Scrap Steel Iron Prices and Charts      Scrap Steel Iron News

World Scrap Metal Prices       World Scrap Metal Prices News

USA Scrap Metal Prices        USA Scrap Metal Prices News

Prices for scrap metals include:

NON FERROUS SCRAP METAL -  ALUMINUM SCRAP METAL PRICES  | STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP METAL PRICES

Nickel Scrap, Zinc Scrap, Brass and Bronze Scrap, aluminum can scrap, lead scrap

FERROUS SCRAP METAL PRICES – HMS Scrap Metal Prices, Iron and Steel Scrap Metal Prices , Prepared and unprepared scrap, Ship Breaking Scrap Prices

We also have on this site precious metal scrap prices, specifically gold scrap metal prices and there is automotive and car scrap page  which provides the latest automotive, car and car body scrap metal prices as well as the latest scrap catalytic converter lots up for sale.

WANT TO FIND A SCRAP METAL RECYCLING YARD NEAR YOU?

HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY ON SCRAP METAL RECYCLING

• Sort your scrap metal – keep non ferrous from ferrous metals
• Keep debris and garbage out of your scrap metal AND strip all coating and insulation
• cut to 3 to 4 foot lengths when possible
• Use a copper wire stripper machine to strip copper cable when possible to get best possible scrap copper prices
• Use a magnet to determine type of scrap metal

LOOKING TO PURCHASE LARGE SCRAP METAL LOTS?

There are many lots of scrap metal for sale including copper scrap metal, HMS, Steel, Iron, Stainless steel and other ferrous and non ferrous scrap metal.

For more scrap metal lots go to SCRAP METAL FOR SALE WEBSITE to view and bid.

GRADES OF SCRAP METALS

COPPER SCRAP METAL

Bare bright Copper Scrap- Stripped Electrical copper wire that is bright and shinny. It must be free of tape and any other impurity.
#1 Wire Copper Scrap -Stripped Electrical Copper Wire that is no longer shinny or bright. It may be green or brown but not black. It must be free of all other impurities.
#2 Wire Copper Scrap- Stripped Electrical Copper Wire that is tinned, dirty, painted or has any other impurity on it.
#1 Buss Bar Copper Scrap – Electrically conductive solid copper bars. It must be free of any residue or debris It must also be free of tin.
Yellow Brass – This brass has a definite yellow color when grinded. May have small amount of steel attached.
Red Brass – This brass has a silver color when grinded. Must be free of all other metals.
STEEL AND IRON SCRAP GRADES

Stainless Steel – various grades including 304, 305, 308, 309, 310, 314, 316L, 317, 327

Prepared Steel Scrap – The steel or iron is prepared to a size no larger than 4 feet in length.
Unprepared – Scrap steel or iron larger than 4 feet

ALUMINUM SCRAP GRADES

Grades of aluminum from the best grade to lowest grade are as follows:

EC Wire – Bare Aluminum wire with no other impurities
Extruded- Aluminum formed or shaped by a machine. Thick and ridged typically used for structural support or encasement, free of all impurities. Bare and clean.
Clips – Aluminum jacket from BX wire. Free of impurities (keep colored clips separate).
Cans – Must be entirely empty of all solids and liquids.
Rads – All aluminum radiators off of cars. The plastic ends must be removed to receive top value.
Cast – Any aluminum that has been formed by using a mold. Typically it has a rough texture.
Sheet – Thin Aluminum typically siding. All nails must be removed to receive top value.
Old Sheet – Thin Aluminum with no more than 5% of the total weight can be steel.
Turnings – Aluminum Shaving free of any other metal or debris. Must have less than 2% oil moisture
Iron Alum – Any Alum product that has more than 25% iron or steel Attached.