We Buy Your Metal Apr 2026

Yards pay different rates based on the specific grade of the metal.

Wipe down oily or greasy parts with a rag and use a wire brush to remove heavy rust if possible. 3. Sorting for Maximum Profit we buy your metal

Prices fluctuate daily based on market conditions; check local yards like Rockaway Recycling or Reliable Recycling Center for live updates . Metal Type Approximate Price Range $4.30 – $4.60 / lb #1 Copper Tube ~$4.85 / lb Yellow Brass ~$2.70 / lb Aluminum Cans $0.40 – $0.45 / lb Prepared Steel ~$150.00 / gross ton What kind of metal piece are you looking to scrap today? Yards pay different rates based on the specific

Bare Bright Copper (stripped, shiny wire) is the highest-paying grade. #1 Copper is clean pipe, while #2 Copper has paint, solder, or corrosion. Sorting for Maximum Profit Prices fluctuate daily based

Use a magnet to quickly categorize your haul. This determines which "pile" your piece belongs in:

To get the most cash for your scrap metal, "preparing a piece" means cleaning and sorting it so the yard doesn't have to . Scrapyards pay significantly more for "clean" or "prepared" metal because it can be processed immediately without extra labor.

"Clean" metal is free of attachments. If you leave plastic, rubber, or wood on a piece, it is downgraded to "dirty" or "shred" metal, which pays the lowest rates.