Horrible prices at the Scrap yard = PAIN - Page 2

Since November here:
Prepared iron - $180 down to $110
Tin - $160 down to $90
#2 copper - $2.10 lb. down to $1.75
Low grade Motherboards .35 lb. down to .06 lb. (((hurl)))
My scrapyard buddy (manager) said everybody's been claiming they're not going to scrap anymore. I say, "See ya!"
I don't think a true scrapper CAN quit. I know I'd need intervention...but that's just me.

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Ok thanks for the info. All my yard staff would say is "we don't know when it will go up".
Scary stuff lol
And yes the gas being $1.95/gal is nice, but $12+/ 100# is nicer!
I usually drain known good gas from recent vehicles. ��

Cars went down to $100 a ton or .05 a pound today

Aluminum is not dropping, unlike copper and steel. steel has dropped to $.05/lb here in Florida.

Rumor has it we may see a slight increase soon (.50-$1/100)
My yards owner told me that yesterday.
Also, gas is starting to rise from $1.95 average to $2.09-$2.15/ gal
This price of gas changed as of yesterday.
Let's see what happens...

gas prices look like they've leveled off..but by spring both should start going up...metals and gas

I called today sheet iron down to $30.00 a net ton, other place was $40. A week ago they were both paying $65 I figure I'll just call every day to get prices, they will tire of my calling and bring back up the prices! LOL

Originally Posted by ScrapperTrecycling

Since November here:
Prepared iron - $180 down to $110
Tin - $160 down to $90
#2 copper - $2.10 lb. down to $1.75
Low grade Motherboards .35 lb. down to .06 lb. (((hurl)))
My scrapyard buddy (manager) said everybody's been claiming they're not going to scrap anymore. I say, "See ya!"
I don't think a true scrapper CAN quit. I know I'd need intervention...but that's just me.

What yard in Montana is that, if you don't mind me asking.

I talked with Pacific in Billings, and shred is down to $0.03 per pound ($60/Ton)

Only $.02 difference between cardboard and light steel/tin. today.

Originally Posted by F350scrapper

80 a ton in Mn or 4 cents a pound.

I got 100/net ton at Metro Metals a few days ago and I thought that was bad O.O at least you get a free bucket every time haha!!
It was def a shock after not bringing in shred for a few months...

Official confirm price will drop another $0.50 tomorrow making scrap steel $4.50/100#!

Ugh...gas is going up but steels still dropping

Originally Posted by KzScrapper

Kicked this to the curb this morning (50#) as it's not worth cutting in half or taking up space...left a copper tail on there for it's new owner.

I guess different yards >> Different rules
As long as I remove the copper line and the tank is open to atmosphere >> There would be no reason to cut it in half

.02 for metal today

Shred Down to 120/Ton for the south side of Chicago

$40 a ton for shred up here. Its rough, cause i still have to empty my trailer.

I was told its at rock bottom right now and could start to head up in 4-6 months.

Take the rumors as what they are, gotta keep on truckin'

aluminum scrap is the only thing I will take to the yard, until scrap metal prices rise. ?$?