Find a scrap yard in your area using our ‘scrap yard near me’ locator so you can make extra cash selling various types of scrap metal. However, it is important to note that not all scrap yards and scrap metals are created equal. Keep reading to get the details on which scrap metals will net you the most money and what to expect when you get to the scrapyard to drop off the scrap metal.
Gathering scrap metal can be hard work, but if you do your homework before loading up the truck and heading to the closest scrap yard, it can be a great way to make extra cash.
First, use our scrap yard near me locator, second, learn about the different types of metal that are worth the most money, and last, get busy gathering up the top-value scrap metal lying around so you can drop it off at your nearest scrap yard.
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Highest Paying Scrap Yard Near Me
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The following chart shares the national average of scrap metal prices [updated in April 2022]:
National Average Scrap Metal Prices for Common Items [2022]
METAL | PRICE | CURRENT PRICE TREND |
#1 Copper Tubing | $3.82/lb | |
#2 Copper Tubing | $3.51/lb | |
Insulated Copper Wire | $1.12/lb | |
Brass Shells | $2.05/lb | |
Light Iron | $210/ton | |
Cast Iron | $294/ton | |
Complete Car | $277/ton | |
Stainless Steel | $0.83/lb | |
Aluminum Cans | $0.72/lb | |
Aluminum Rims | $0.88/lb | |
Car/Truck Batteries | $0.16/lb | |
Alternators | $0.45/lb | |
Hard Drives | $0.57/lb | |
PC Tower | $0.19/lb | |
Aluminum Boat | $0.24/lb | |
Automobiles | $235/ton | |
Cellphones | $1.01/lb | |
Christmas Lights | $0.18/lb | |
Dishwashers | $200/ton | |
Dryers | $169/ton | |
Gold | $31,000/lb | |
Car w/Tires | $202/ton | |
Refrigerators | $195/ton |