{"id":610,"date":"2019-03-12T10:19:02","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T14:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/?p=610"},"modified":"2019-03-12T10:19:02","modified_gmt":"2019-03-12T14:19:02","slug":"current-scrap-metal-prices-in-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/current-scrap-metal-prices-in-the-u-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Scrap Metal Prices in the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have some scrap metal, such as junk cars, broken appliances, or even food cans, you are in the running to make some decent cash. Right now, the metal market is pretty good, and you can reap quite the profit for your scrap metal commodities. Keep in mind that market scrap metal prices change frequently, so be sure to act fast when values are up! Read our blog, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/why-does-the-price-of-scrap-metal-fluctuate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Why Does the Price of Scrap Metal Fluctuate? (opens in a new tab)\">Why Does the Price of Scrap Metal Fluctuate?<\/a>\u201d to learn why these values are always on the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the meantime, continue reading to review the current\nscrap metal prices for common metals and alloys, such as copper, iron, brass,\nwire, and more.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Steel-Recyclers-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1552400206412-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Scrap Metal Buyers 317-247-8484\" class=\"wp-image-611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Steel-Recyclers-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1552400206412-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Steel-Recyclers-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1552400206412-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Steel-Recyclers-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1552400206412-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Scrap Metal Buyers 317-247-8484<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Metal values as of March 6<\/strong><sup><strong>th<\/strong><\/sup><strong>, 2019:<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire \u2013 $2.34\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">#1 Copper Tubing \u2013 $2.15\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Insulated Copper Wire \u2013 $0.57\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Electric Motors (Copper) \u2013 $0.11\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">THHN Wire \u2013 $1.43\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Romex\u00ae Wire \u2013 $1.10\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Clean ACR \u2013 $0.94\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Brass \u2013 $1.46\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Brass Shells \u2013 $1.15\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Light Iron \u2013 $113.00\/ton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Cast Iron \u2013 $151.00\/ton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Steel BX \u2013 $0.16\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">#1 Steel \u2013 $153.00\/ton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Shreddable Steel \u2013 $129.00\/ton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Stainless Steel \u2013 $0.25\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Aluminum Siding \u2013 $0.32\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Aluminum Cans \u2013 $0.35\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Sheet Aluminum \u2013 $0.24\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Ballasts \u2013 $0.08\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Complete Car \u2013 $118.00\/ton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Car\/Truck Batteries \u2013 $0.21\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Compressors \u2013 $0.08\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Alternators \u2013 $0.13\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Carbide \u2013 $5.45\/lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#ccc9c9\" class=\"has-text-color\"><em>**Values derived from iscrapapp.com.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Get the Most Cash for Scrap Metal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"247\" height=\"124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/logo-2.png\" alt=\"Indianapolis Auto Body Shop 317-247-8484\" class=\"wp-image-422\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Zore\u2019s Inc. at 317-247-8484<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoresindy.com\/metal-recycling.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"recycle scrap metal for cash in Indianapolis (opens in a new tab)\">recycle scrap metal for cash in Indianapolis<\/a>, Indiana. We pay top dollar for all metals, regardless of age or condition. We buy vehicles, equipment, sheet metal, electrical wiring, computers, auto parts, power tools, appliances, and much more. And we guarantee to pay you cash on the spot! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also offer a variety of additional metal recycling\nservices, such as container service, roll-off service, disposal services, auto\nsalvaging, public recycling, residential recycling, and many others. As a\nfamily-owned and operated business that has served the surrounding communities\nfor 90 years, you can trust that we are ethical and honest scrap metal buyers\nthat employ good business practices. Call 317-247-8484 to get started!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have some scrap metal, such as junk cars, broken appliances, or even food cans, you are in the running to make some decent cash. 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