Best scrap yards in New York , and we can strongly recommend TNT Scrap Metal, located on 340 Maspeth Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States. Here you will get good prices for scrap metal, various categories of scrap – household, industrial, construction. The other yard is American Scrap Metal Inc., scrap yard located, 1791 Webster Ave, Bronx, NY 10457, United States.
You can hand over scrap metal of any type and volume: alloys, non-ferrous and ferrous metals, cars, batteries, cables, etc.
Scrap Metal Prices per Pound
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum | $1.09 |
Aluminum Alloy | $0.77 |
Copper | $3.95 |
Brass | $3.02 |
Lead | $1.03 |
Nickel | $9.17 |
Tin | $12.50 |
Zinc | $1.21 |
Steel Scrap | $0.18 |
Steel Rebar | $0.28 |
Scrap Aluminum Prices per Pound
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum 1100 | $0.75 |
Aluminum 3003 | $0.75 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.75 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.53 |
Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $1.01 |
Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.66 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $0.88 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.64 |
Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $1.76 |
Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $1.63 |
Aluminum Radiators | $0.42 |
Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.32 |
Transformers | $0.19 |
Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.24 |
Chrome Wheels | $0.71 |
E.C. Wire | $1.16 |
Litho Sheets | $0.75 |
Mixed Turnings | $0.44 |
MLC Clips | $0.74 |
Aluminum Old Cast | $0.72 |
Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.71 |
Painted Siding | $0.70 |
UBC | $0.74 |
Zorba 90% NF | $0.71 |
Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.54 |
Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.27 |
Scrap Brass Prices per Pound
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Red Brass | $2.05 |
Yellow Brass | $1.93 |
Brass Rod | $1.89 |
Brass Hair Wire | $2.02 |
Brass Pipe | $1.84 |
Brass Radiators | $1.56 |
Brass Shells | $1.74 |
Brass Turnings | $1.78 |
Bronze | $2.12 |
Bronze Turnings | $1.10 |
Dirty Brass | $0.92 |
Dirty Brass Radiators | $0.92 |
Plumbers Brass | $1.84 |
Semi-Red Brass | $1.87 |
Scrap Copper Prices per Pound
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $3.46 |
#1 Copper Tubing | $3.23 |
#1 Flashing Copper | $3.23 |
#2 Copper Tubing | $3.04 |
#2/3 Mix Copper | $2.95 |
#3 Copper with Tar | $2.77 |
#3 Roofing Copper | $2.86 |
Dirty Roofing Copper | $2.67 |
Electric Motors – Copper | $2.40 |
Enameled Copper | $2.72 |
Insulated Copper Wire | $2.77 |
Lead Coated Copper | $2.33 |
Silver Plated Copper | $2.95 |
Tin Coated Copper | $2.58 |
Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $2.58 |
Scrap Lead Prices per Pound
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Lead Batteries | $0.21 |
Lead Shot | $0.49 |
Lead Wheel Weights | $0.31 |
Solid Lead | $0.65 |
Soft Lead | $0.67 |
Scrap Zinc Prices per Pound
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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New Zinc Die Cast | $0.75 |
Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.65 |
Scrap Gold Prices
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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9ct Gold | $24.55 | $763.58 |
14ct Gold | $38.30 | $1,191.17 |
18ct Gold | $49.10 | $1,527.12 |
22ct Gold | $59.97 | $1,865.16 |
24ct Gold | $65.46 | $2,035.98 |
Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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Palladium | $29.35 | $913.03 |
Platinum | $22.67 | $704.98 |
Silver | $0.64 | $19.98 |
Scrap Prices for Steel per Pound
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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#1 Bundle | $0.10 |
#1 Busheling | $0.10 |
#1 HMS | $0.07 |
HMS 80/20 | $0.06 |
Sheet Metal | $0.06 |
Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.08 |
Structural Steel | $0.07 |
Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Pound
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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201 SS | $0.30 |
301 SS | $0.45 |
304 SS Solid | $0.65 |
304 SS Turning | $0.56 |
309 SS | $0.84 |
310 SS | $1.28 |
316 SS Solid | $0.84 |
330 SS | $2.09 |
Scrap Prices for other Ferrous Metals per Pound
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Scrap #1 Prepared | $0.08 |
Scrap #2 Prepared | $0.09 |
Scrap #1 Unprepared | $0.06 |
Scrap #2 Unprepared | $0.07 |
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.07 |
Scrap Cast Iron | $0.11 |
Scrap Dishwashers | $0.07 |
Scrap Dryers | $0.07 |
Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.10 |
Scrap Rebar | $0.21 |
Scrap Washing Machines | $0.07 |
Scrap Water Heaters | $0.07 |
New York Scrap Metal Laws
Updated January 2014
*Please check your local laws, many have increased requirements in 2013.
State Requirements – New York does not have specific state requirements, all scrap yards are regulated through their municipalities. The following is a average listing of requirements, requirements may vary per municipalities.
In order to sell scrap metal, sellers will be required to:
- Allow a copy of the seller’s a driver’s license or state ID card;
- Sign a statement indicating that they are the owner of or are authorized to sell the metal;
- Sign a statement that they have not been convicted of metal theft
Buyer’s must:
- Record year, make, model and license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
- Keep a record of sellers name, address and date of sale
- All sales tickets must have location of sale, date and time of the sale, as well as the initials of the clerk completing the sale.
- Must also show the weight, quantity and/or volume of the material.
- Must show amount paid for materials.
- Sales tickets must be signed by the seller. Seller will receive a copy of the receipt and buyer will retain a copy.
· Buyer must report purchased vehicle information to NMVTIS
· Tag and hold policies are in effect on all materials for 5 days
NOTE: Please be aware that scrap yards in the State of New York are governed by their Municipality; you must refer to your local ordinances. Many cities and counties have additional ordinances that may not be listed here.
Keep records, certifications, registrations, etc. on site for 1 year for all purchases
Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for a minimum of one year and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time. There is a 5-day tag-and-hold policy when notified by law enforcement to do so.
The state law requires anyone involved in the transfer or disposal of 1973 or newer model year junk or salvage vehicles to obtain a registration or certification from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Links to Other Important Information for New York Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
- Tires –Cached – Similar http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8792.html
- Vehicles – http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8505.html
- State EPA Guidelines – http://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/states/ny.html
- Scrap yard regulations vary by municipality – example: http://www.columbusny.us/uploads/2/9/7/7/2977434/junt.pdf
- 2012/2013 pending legislation: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/s3631/text