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.
Ettkin Scrap has the best price for carbide scrap in Willoughby Ohio and pays cash or check same day .Ettkin Scrap pays top dollar for Industrial scrap metal.
As of June 2011 - scrap aluminum prices in/near Michigan are Clean Aluminum Wheels$0.88 Unclean Al Wheels$0.73 Old Sheet Aluminum$0.63 Painted Aluminum$0.75 Cast Aluminum$0.63 Clip Aluminum$0.78 Extruded Aluminum$0.90 these prices are subject to change and you should call your scrap yard daily or check prices online
scrap copper prices fluctuatuate on a daily basis based upon supply and demand and the Comex and spot markets. Prices also vary country to country as well as regionally. In general in the United States, scrap copper prices for the cleanest scrap copper (i.e. bare brite) is around $3.30 to $3.60 per pound of scrap metal.
Current prices of scrap metal prices for copper vary depending on grade (bare brite, #1, #2 etc.). No.1 heavy 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) Updates Mid June 2011 - current copper prices are based upon Comex, LME and spot market prices which in turn are based on economic conditions. Of all the scrap metals, copper is one of the metal that recently is seeing significant fluctuations. Post of a price here would be obsolete within 24hrs. Best suggestion is to check various online sources then call your local scrap yard and compae what the yard is offering versus comex pricing to make sure you obtain best pricing. As far as copper wire, always strip the insulation off the copper cable or wire to get the highest scrap copper prices.
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The key is to find multiple sources, and then check those places often. This includes the curb before garbage days, machine shops, and auto shops. There is a great how to in the related links.
It is simply called a scrap magnet. Ohio Magnetics and Walker both manufacturer scrap magnets.
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