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Clean copper scrap is worth at least $3.00 per pound. It may be possible to get prices near $3.50 per pound in some areas.
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Copper scrap metal ranges from heavy buss bar and heavy clean cable (stripped large copper cable called bare brite) to computer wire and thin gauge copper wire with insulation. There is also copper piping and copper buss bar scrap copper. All command different prices at the local scrap yard. Prices are subject to change based upon supply and demand, Comex and LME prices. Check prices often to obtain the current and most competitive scrap copper prices.
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Any penny melted-down and sold as scrap metal?
It is illegal to melt U.S. pennies for copper. You can go to the United States Government mint site www.usmint.gov for more information. Every penny made before 1982 is 95% copper, and thus is worth 2.5 times its face value.
What is the price per pound of scrap copper in Rochester New York?
For number 1 heavy scrap copper you can get around $3 per pound in Rochester, New York. However, you should take into consideration that it will go up and down from day to day.
Where can you get scrap metal or scrap wire in Chicago?
If you are looking to get scrap metal or wire, you most likely don't want to pay for it. If you don't mind paying, simply go to you closest scrap yard and explain that you just want to buy a little wire. (you will probably have to pay 2x their buying price) If you are looking to find your own, just go to http://scrappingmetal.blogspot.com and read the "How To" that is there
Cost of scrap brass per pound in CA?
The price of scrap brass as of Nov 2008 is around 80 cents per pound. You make get less or more depending on the grade of the scrap. Prices do fluctuate and also depend on your location.
What is the current price for scrap aluminum?
44 cents a pound for aluminum cans. if you are a scrapper collecting siding and such, then i think its only 40 cents or 41 cents a pound. i think a case of beer is about a little less than a pound empty cans. just imagine how many empty cases of beer you need to drink to buy another one for 12 bucks prices may be different around places. i priced a few places in the Chicago area. Baltimore metal inc pays 75 cents a pound for aluminum cans elgin recycle 44 cents a pound south shore is 35 cents a pound. Average is 40 cents a pound Scrap aluminum pricing depends on how clean/prepared your aluminum scrap is as well as the grade of aluminum scrap metal. Some basic pricing as of June 2011 is Aluminum Cans $0.67/lb Aluminum Cans - Crushed $0.70/lb Painted Aluminum Siding $0.60/lb Extruded Aluminum $0.70/lb Sheet Aluminum $0.52/lb Always make sure that the scrap yard you are dealing with is paying close to Comex/LME Pricing.
What is the price per pound of scrap copper in dover Delaware?
Current prices of scrap metal prices for copper vary depending on grade (bare brite, #1, #2 etc.). No.1 havey scrap copper is around $3.25 per lb whereas No.1 Bare Brite copper wire is around $3.33 per lb. (as of May 31, 2008) To get current scrap metal prices go to http://www.scrapmetalpricesandauctions.com/
What is the price per pound of scrap copper in Los Angeles Ca?
Current prices of scrap metal prices for copper vary depending on grade (bare brite, #1, #2 etc.). No.1 havey scrap copper is around $3.25 per lb whereas No.1 Bare Brite copper wire is around $3.33 per lb. (as of May 31, 2008) To get current scrap metal prices go to http://www.scrapmetalpricesandauctions.com/
Is scrap metal bio degradable?
scrap metal is not biodegradable in the most common sense of the word. Scrap metal should be recycled at your nearest scrap yard. By scrapping copper aluminum and iron scrap metal, depending on the current prices, you could sell it for a hefty amount of money. currently copper is 3 dollars per pound.
What are scrap metal prices in new jersey?
Scrap copper prices fluctuate on a daily basis and are based on the Comex and spot metal prices market. Copper prices have recently come down from all time highs to under $4 per pound depending on the grade of scrap copper (i.e. bare brite copper scrap, #1 copper, #2 Copper, Buss Bar Copper scrap, etc.).
What is the current scrap metal prices in Ohio?
This a large encompassing question as scrap prices could mean steel, copper, ferrous metal, non ferrous metals, glass, textiles, auto parts, etc. Many items can be sold for scrap. The question needs to be refined to ascertain what type of scrap prices the person wants Assuming your looking for scrap metal prices here are some prices as of late June 2011: Scrap Plate and Struct 2′x 5′ $410.00 gt Scrap Heavy Melt 2′x 5′ $370.00 gt Scrap Bare Bright Copper $3.83 lb Scrap #1 Copper $3.70 lb Scrap #2 Copper $3.60 lb scrap metal prices fluctuate and it is suggested that you search internet for sites posting prices daily or call your local scrap yard for the latest scrap prices.
What is the price per pound of scrap copper in Missoula Montana?
pricing varies on a daily basis. go to http://www.scrapmetalpricesandauction.com for current scrap metal prices
What is the current price scrap metal?
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
What is the current scrap metal prices in South Carolina?
List of scrap metal prices for February 2016 in Charleston south Carolina
What are the current prices on scrap steel in Indiana?
Prices are continuing to slide as of oct 28, 2008 - expect around $50 per ton. You can try Scrap Metal and Scrap Metal Auctions as a reference for current scrap metal prices in order to stay abreast of changing market conditions
What is the current price for scrap No. 2 copper?
as of Sept 17, 2008 the current scrap metal copper price for No.2 scrap is approximately $2.44 per pound (lbs)
What is the current price of scrap copper?
Scrap copper prices vary according to the grade of scrap copper (bare brite, #1, #2, etc.) as well as per supply and demand and the comex and spot market prices. Depending on quantity of material and your location in the world you can expect to get anywhere between 3 - $3.75 per pound of scrap copper. stripper clean scrap copper will get you the highest recycling prices.
Who will give you daily scrap metal recycling prices?
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.
