Small first run

[VERYOLDGUY]

Location = Memphis, Tn
Yard = Airways Iron & Metal
#1 = $2.50 per lb
#2 = $2.30 lb
insulated wire (low return) = $.55 lb
alum can = $.58 lb
mixed alum = $.45 lb
yellow brass = $1.20 lb
shred = $.10 lb

All cash except for copper. They have to mail a check on the copper regardless that it was short strand cleaned wire.



Do these sound about right?

[Ecycle Atlanta]

I think you are +/- 10% from me...maybe a little below in most categories. But that is to be expected as prices can change dramatically from yard to yard, let alone state to state. I'm in Atlanta area.

edit: it pays to find 2-4 yards within easy driving distance and call around for best prices. If you are able to store up your material you can then make a load with certain items to take to one yard one day, and others to another. good way to maximize profit if you can sit on material for a little longer.

[Mick]

Looks good. Like shendog said, prices vary. You're about .10 higher for copper than around here.

[eesakiwi]

New Zealand metal prices. The US$1 is worth about NZ$1.18

Scrap Metal Price, Pricelist - Metalcorp NZ

[volvoscrapper]

Location = Memphis, Tn
Yard = Airways Iron & Metal
#1 = $2.50 per lb
#2 = $2.30 lb
insulated wire (low return) = $.55 lb
alum can = $.58 lb
mixed alum = $.45 lb
yellow brass = $1.20 lb
shred = $.10 lb

All cash except for copper. They have to mail a check on the copper regardless that it was short strand cleaned wire.

Do these sound about right?

In New Jersey we get more for copper & wire, less for cans & shred. So yeah, sounds reasonable. Stuff my Volvo with 450 lbs of shred and 30 lbs of copper, you'd come out $3 ahead in Memphis.