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There are a few methods available for finding a local scrap yard in your area. You could use your local Yellow Pages to find scrap yards closest to you. You can also find local scrap yards using the iPhone app called iScrapApp.
The types of things that can be found in a scrap yard depend on the type of scrap yard it is. Many scrap yards deal with just automotive scrap so one would find spare parts for cars there. Other scrap yards deal with just metals such as copper.
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A vehicle that has been totaled can be sold for scrap and parts through junk yards or scrap metal yards. Also there are several businesses that will pay a small amount of money to take the scrap from a totaled car.
The only salvage yards in San Antonio that I could find that buy scrap metal were Newell Salvage, River City Steel, and Ashley Salvage. For their locations I would simple yellowbook the address and while there could look for more salvage yards that buy scrap metal.
I collect scrap metals and bring to scrap recycling yards. How can I be sure I'm getting the best price for my efforts? Where do you find the current prices that tha scrap yards are getting for their scrap? There are many pay for and free sources of current scrap metal prices. Most scrap metal prices are based upon Comex and LME pricing less a percentage. If you call the scrap yard or recycling yard, ask them for their current prices and they will gladly provide. Just know what type of scrap metal you have so they can give you the prper pricing.
This answer changes regularly. It is best to call all the local scrap yards and ask for their currant rates prior to taking a load.
Your scrap yards are some of the best places to buy your used parts. Sometimes the parts are only two or three years old. This has become a business and the scrap yards now sell parts that are quality tested.
Copper scrap is now at close to $3.25 if it is bare bright. Spot copper is close to 4 USD as of November 2010. Update - as of May 26 2011 - scrap copper prices are in the $3.25 to $3.90 range depending on the type of scrap copper, quantity and how clean and prepared the scrap metal is. Clean bare brite copper with no insulation is paying the highest at scrap yards.
Copper scrap is now at close to $3.25 if it is bare bright. Spot copper is close to 4 USD as of November 2010. Update - as of May 26 2011 - scrap copper prices are in the $3.25 to $3.90 range depending on the type of scrap copper, quantity and how clean and prepared the scrap metal is. Clean bare brite copper with no insulation is paying the highest at scrap yards.
Scrap prices are subject to change every day, so to get the current prices visit a website like the one in link. Different scrap yards offer different prices for scrap metal so keep that in mind too. For a fair deal on your steel scrap, Id suggest you visit the SIMS facility if your town has one.