We Buy Your Metal 〈FRESH – 2027〉

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.

To qualify as "#1 Prepared Steel," pieces usually must be clean, at least 1/4 inch thick, and cut into manageable sizes (often 3 feet or smaller). Typical Scrap Metal Prices (Estimated) we buy your metal

Strip off plastic handles, rubber hoses, or fabric.

If a brass valve is attached to a copper pipe, cut them apart. If left together, you will likely be paid the lower brass rate for the whole piece. Use a magnet to quickly categorize your haul

Separate "cast" aluminum (like engine parts) from "sheet" aluminum (like siding or cans).

Bare Bright Copper (stripped, shiny wire) is the highest-paying grade. #1 Copper is clean pipe, while #2 Copper has paint, solder, or corrosion. To qualify as "#1 Prepared Steel," pieces usually

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