How much is a ton of scrap steel worth?

Updated 12/17/2021

What do scrap yards pay the most for?

For many scrappers, copper is king because of the consistently high value it can generate. The prices paid to scrappers for copper scrap, such as tubes and wire, can command between $2 and $4 per pound, which is significantly higher than other kinds of base metal.

What time of year are scrap metal prices highest?

Historically steel scrap may increase during the winter months. Because the demand for recycled metals is higher during nice weather, you will be able to receive higher scrap metal prices during these times of the year.

Can you sell scrap metal to scrap yards?

Yes. Scrap yards are companies that buy metal. You can take your scrap metal and sell it to a scrap yard and they pay you the current rate for your type of metal based on how much you have of it (weight). Scrap metal yards then take your metal and sell it to a refinery who only buys in bulk.

What is the average price of scrap metal?

Current Scrap Metal Prices* *Prices Are Only For Reference/Market Conditions Only as National Averages. Scrap Yards Are NOT Held To These Prices. Updated 12/22/2020. Metal Average Price Date Updated #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire: $2.56/lb Updated 12/22/2020 #1 Copper Tubing: $2.49/lb

Are there any changes to the scrap law?

Scrap laws can constantly be changing, it is always a good idea to clarify scrap laws with your scrap yard to ensure you are both aware of what is required. If you want to check the current scrap yards that are listed throughout the US and the other state specific information, you can do so with the links below.

Do recycling centers recycle scrap metal?

Recycling centers do recycle metal, but not in the quantity of a scrap metal facility. As a matter of fact many recycling centers ship their scrap metal to a specialized metal yard for recycling.