What this is
Whats My Scrap Worth? is a community resource for anyone who wants a clear answer about scrap metal pricing, recycling, and what their material is actually worth. Whether you're a household with a garage cleanout, a contractor pulling a tear-down, a yard operator setting daily prices, or someone selling a coin collection — the aim is an honest read on the trade without a sales pitch attached.
Live pricing for the metals most readers actually deal with (copper, aluminum, brass, stainless, gold, silver) sits alongside plain-English guides on grading, recycling, where it all goes, and what to expect at a yard. The goal is to demystify a market that has historically rewarded insiders.
Who it's for
- Households — garage cleanouts, estate sales, the inherited box of "junk metal" from grandpa's shop
- Scrappers and small operators — daily benchmarks, grade reference, prep tips
- Contractors and demolition crews — rebar, copper wire, HVAC, structural steel
- Yard operators and buyers — a published baseline to point sellers to
- Jewelry, coin, and bullion sellers — what a refiner or coin shop will actually pay vs. spot
- Journalists, analysts, and procurement teams — a current read on the trade
How the pricing works
Live pricing is sourced from public market data and refreshes roughly every minute. Standard scrap discounts are applied so the numbers reflect what a typical yard would pay, not the raw exchange spot. Local yards quote tighter or wider depending on grade, region, and how full their inventory is — treat these numbers as a baseline, not a quote.
All prices are indicative — they are not buy or sell quotes, and Whats My Scrap Worth? does not transact in metal.
What this is not
Whats My Scrap Worth? is not a buyer. Not a yard, broker, or refiner. Not affiliated with OmniSource, Sims, Schnitzer/Radius, SA Recycling, Cohen, Weissman's, or any other recycler. Vendor profiles on this site are informational write-ups, not endorsements or partnerships.
No material is collected. No payouts issued. No shipments brokered. If a page profiles a vendor, that's editorial coverage — not the brand operating in the trade.
Contact
For corrections, factual disputes, or feedback, the contact form is on the way. No emails are collected, no newsletter is run, and no user accounts exist on this site.