There are many different types of scrap metals - There is ferrous (iron, steel HMS) and non ferrous scrap metals (copper, aluminum, zinc, etc.). You need to specify the type of scrap metal you have in order to obtain proper pricing.
Copper for example is around $3.50 cents for bare brite copper whereas Scrap Steel #1 Busheling is around $450.00 gt
Use a magnet to quickly identify your scrap metals - ferrous take to a magnet, non ferrous do not
You need to make question more specific. Scrap metal can mean many types of metals both ferrous (iron, HMS, steel) and non ferrous (eg copper, steel, brass, nickel, aluminum, etc.) . You need to be more specific when asking for scrap metal prices.
However there are many sources online for current scrap metal prices which you should check against what the local scrap recycler offers. Make sure that you are getting a fair price by checking online versus what the scrap recycler is paying.
The various metals draw various prices at various recyclers in any given area.
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The price paid per pound for scrap metal fluctuates in the state of Michigan. The average price for scrap metal per found paid in 2013 was 165 dollars a ton.
A scrap yard works by opening the yard for people to drop off metal items. The person is paid per pound. The scrap yard hauls the metal to a different location and receives more money per pound.
Scrap metal prices are different for nonferrous and ferrous scrap metals. Ferrous scrap metals (iron, steel) are typically in dollars per ton whereas non ferrous scrap metals are in dollars per pound.
There are many types of scrap metals. There are ferrous scrap metals and there are non ferrous scrap metals as well as precious metal scrap and exotic metal scrap. Each type of scrap metal sells for a different price per pound. Also depending on the grade of the scrap metal (prepared, unprepared, stripped, etc.) and your location in the world, the price of scrap metal will vary. Supply and demand also dictates the price of scrap.
Depending on the size of the aluminum at the rate per pound, the scrap price average is between $.38 per pound to $ .55 cents per pound.
Depending on the type or grade of the brass scrap metal you can expect to get between $1 and $3 per pound. Try www.scrapmetalpricesandauctions.com for more info.
Scrap metal value depends on what type of metal your dealing with. Copper is more then steel on a per ton basis and there are exotic metals like inconel, carbide, monels, titaniums that are worth a significant amount of money per pound. Prices for metals vary per the LME, Comex, and world markets so each days prices can be and typically are diferent. Check on the internet for sites that offer daily scrap metal price updates and charts to make sure you are getting the best prices. Also check with your local scrap yards.
The current price of scrap metal depends on the type of scrap metal. There are different prices for non ferrous and ferrous scrap metal prices depending on your location in the world. Prices also fluctuate on a daily basis Some average prices for the United States, as of April 15 2011 are: No. 1 Copper $3.30 per pound No. 2 Copper $3.20 per pound No. 3 Copper $3.10 per pound Steel Scrap $380 - 400 per ton
any scrap metal dealer will quote you the price per pound of copper. divide that price by 16 and that will give you the price per ounce.
depends on what type of brass, but probably close to $2 per pound, depending on the area. There are different grades of brass scrap - red brass scrap and yellow brass scrap. Red brass scrap has more value at the scrap yard.