Junk Metal Scrap

How To Sell Your Scrap Metal

junkmetal — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:47:02 +0000

Selling scrap metal is a popular way to rake in some extra cash for vacations, holidays, new purchases, etc. It is also a good way to clean out your garage, basement or attic.

Most people have a bunch of unused metal items sitting around that are literally, only worth their weight in metal.

We often see people putting metal items out for the trash man. To us, it is a waste of recycleable materials and also a loss of a chance of making a few extra bucks.

The most popular (and lucrative) types of metal that are common in most households are aluminum (think soda and beer cans) and copper (copper pipes and wiring).

Now that you are open to the idea of making a few dollars off of your junk metals. Here are a few ideas of some items that have precious metals in them:

copper pipes
copper wires
air conditioners
aluminum cans
refridgerators
washers and dryers

Once you have identified these items, you will need to locate a local scrap metal buyer. Most people are within a few miles of a scrap buyer. There are great resources on the web for locating these buyers, such as JunkMetal.com.

Once you have found a scrap metal buyer, give them a call and see what their current prices are for the metals you have.

Once you decide you are going to load up your metal, make sure you seperate as good as possible. You will want to get the highest prices for each as you can. Sometimes you will have copper pipes that may have solder or joints attached, as this will devalue the price a little.

Load up your scrap, take it to the local scrap yard, have it weighed, and wallah, you will have a nice little pile of cash, or a check to take back home!

Not a bad deal. You clean up your home and make a few bucks in the process. Happy scrappin’!

Scrap Metal Prices 5/14/12

junkmetal — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:20:09 +0000

Current local scrap and salvaged metal pricing being paid by scrap metal buyers in the northeast part of the country on May 14, 2012. Check your local scrap yard for their current scrap metal prices for your area:

#1 Bare Bright Wire $3.10 /lb.
#1 Copper Tubing/Flashing $2.80/lb
#2 Copper Tubing/Wire $2.60 /lb.
#3 Roofing Copper $2.50 /lb.
Brass $1.70 /lb.
Insulated Copper Wire $1.00 /lb.
THHN Cable $1.70 /lb.
Insulated Cable $2.10 /lb.
Aluminum/Copper Fin (Clean) $1.30 /lb.
Aluminum Siding $0.55 /lb.
Cast Aluminum $0.50 /lb.
Sheet Aluminum $0.50 /lb.
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel $0.60 /lb.
Lead $0.45 /lb.
Tin $.07 /lb.
Cast Iron $.07 /lb.

*Note. Prices are holding steady the last few weeks. This is important info if you are planning on selling today or holding in hopes of pries rising.

Scrap Metal Prices 4/25/12

junkmetal — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:28:51 +0000

Current scrap metal, junk metal and salvaged metal pricing being paid by scrap metal buyers in the northeast part of the country on April 25, 2012. Check your local scrap yard for their current scrap metal prices for your area:

#1 Bare Bright Wire $3.10 /lb.
#1 Copper Tubing/Flashing $2.90/lb
#2 Copper Tubing/Wire $2.60 /lb.
#3 Roofing Copper $2.50 /lb.
Brass $1.70 /lb.
Insulated Copper Wire $1.00 /lb.
THHN Cable $1.70 /lb.
Insulated Cable $2.10 /lb.
Aluminum/Copper Fin (Clean) $1.30 /lb.
Aluminum Siding $0.55 /lb.
Cast Aluminum $0.50 /lb.
Sheet Aluminum $0.50 /lb.
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel $0.60 /lb.
Lead $0.45 /lb.
Tin $.07 /lb.
Cast Iron $.07 /lb.

Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling

junkmetal — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:23:43 +0000

Founded in 1988, with two locations, one in Lafayette and one in Port Allen, Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling’s holdings consists of about 50 acres of property, 50,000 square feet of warehouse space, a fleet of trucks and accompanying scrap metal support trailers and containers, new state of the art material handling machines, mobile shears, and multiple high capacity nonferrous balers.

Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling in Lafayette
2200 Cameron Street
Lafayette, La 70506
PHONE: (337) 233-0112
FAX: (337) 233-1102

Louisiana Scrap Metal Recycling in Port Allen
993 U.S. 190 West
Port Allen, La 70767
PHONE: (225) 389-1108
FAX: (225) 389-1101

www.lascrapmetal.com

Scrap Copper Tubing Types

junkmetal — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:18:17 +0000

If you are new to scrap metal selling, you may be confused by terms such as #1 copper tubing and #2 copper tubing. Although there usually is not a huge difference between the amount of cash you will recieve from each type, the add-up can be pretty substantial if you are dealing in large quantities. For example, at this moment you could recieve $3.00 for a pound of clean #1 bare copper tubing, where #2 copper tubing would get you $2.70. For a few pounds, that difference does not seem to be a lot. However, if you have 100 pounds, you are talking $30! Here is a quick breakdown:

#1 copper tubing, is clean and a lot of times almost even shiney. It has no corrosion, no solder on the ends or soldered joints still attached. It has no other sort of joints such as plastic or steel where it may have been converted. It is as advertised, #1 clean copper tubing.

#2 copper tubing is quite the opposite. It is usually all corroded with green and red oxidation. There are soldered joints or solder on the ends. There may be joints still attached, sometimes even brass. It may even be dirty where it does not even look like copper at all. Your scrap yard will surely check this out.

There you have the differences in the two types of scrap copper tubes. You can make some extra money by cutting off any solder you may see. Removing any joints, couplings, elbows, bibs etc. This is usually done when there is a significant amount and it is worth your while.

Happy scrapping….JunkMetal.com scrap articles.

Lewis Salvage Corporation

junkmetal — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:31:01 +0000

For nearly 100 years, the Lewis Family has served Northern Indiana’s metal recycling needs. From aluminum can recycling to container transportation and metals processing, Lewis Salvage has been an integral part of servicing Indiana’s communities and businesses.

Lewis Salvage
1961 White Industrial Drive
Warsaw, IN 46580
PH: (574) 267-6781
FAX: (574) 268-1162

Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00am to 4:30pm

www.lewis-salvage.com

Indiana Scrap Metal Yard

Mr G’s Recycling

junkmetal — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:20:36 +0000

Accepts all ferrous and non ferrous metals including, but not limited to stainless steel, copper, brass, aluminum, lead, insulated wire, nickel/high temp alloys, precious metals, etc. Offers custom solutions for your scrap metal recycling needs – custom containers, material handling, and transportation services.

Mr G’s Recycling
7625 Baca Ln
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Ph: 505-474-6969

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday 8:00a to 5:00p
Saturday 9:00a to 1:00p

www.santaferecycles.com

New Mexico Scrap Metal Yard

Scrap Metal Prices 4/10/12

junkmetal — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:06:55 +0000

Current scrap metal, junk metal and salvaged metal pricing for the northeast part of the country on April 10, 2012. Check your local scrap yard for their current scrap metal prices for your area:

#1 Bare Bright Wire $3.20 /lb.
#1 Copper Tubing/Flashing $3.00/lb
#2 Copper Tubing/Wire $2.70 /lb.
#3 Roofing Copper $2.60 /lb.
Brass $1.75 /lb.
Insulated Copper Wire $1.00 /lb.
THHN Cable $1.70 /lb.
Insulated Cable $2.15 /lb.
Aluminum/Copper Fin (Clean) $1.35 /lb.
Aluminum Siding $0.55 /lb.
Cast Aluminum $0.50 /lb.
Sheet Aluminum $0.50 /lb.
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel $0.60 /lb.
Lead $0.45 /lb.
Tin $.07 /lb.
Cast Iron $.07 /lb.

Fiegleman’s Recycling Center

junkmetal — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:56:46 +0000

Owner operated and in business for over 40 years. Buyer of all kinds of scrap metal such as copper, brass, aluminum, lead, steel and stainless steel, cast iron and scrap autos and trucks. Also sells steel pipes and rods cut-to-size.

Fiegleman’s Recycling Center
350 Morgan Hwy
Scranton, PA 18508

Phone: 855-865-4624
Fax: 570-342-5247
Business Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Sat: 8:00am – 1:00pm

www.fiegelman.com

Pennsylvania scrap metal buyers.

Baker Iron & Metal

junkmetal — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:38:42 +0000

In business for almost 100 years. ISO 9001 certified. Buyers of all scrap metal materials. Offers rolloff, flatbed and tractor trailer services.

Baker Iron & Metal
740 Rockcastle Avenue
Lexington, KY 40505-3713

Phone: (859) 255-5676
Fax: (859) 252-3590

M-F 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sat 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.