North Dakota ND scrap metal prices

Scrap Metal Prices per Pound

Metal	Price Per Pound
Aluminum	$0.97
Aluminum Alloy	$0.68
Copper	$3.51
Brass	$2.69
Lead	$0.92
Nickel	$8.16
Tin	$11.12
Zinc	$1.08
Steel Scrap	$0.16
Steel Rebar	$0.25

Scrap Aluminum Prices per Pound

Metal	Price Per Pound
Aluminum 1100	$0.67
Aluminum 3003	$0.67
Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean)	$0.67
Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty)	$0.47
Aluminum 5052 Scrap	$0.90
Aluminum 6061 Extrusions	$0.59
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions	$0.78
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe	$0.57
Aluminum/Cu Radiators	$1.57
Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators	$1.45
Aluminum Radiators	$0.38
Aluminum/Fe Radiators	$0.28
Transformers	$0.16
Breakage 50% Recovery	$0.21
Chrome Wheels	$0.63
E.C. Wire	$1.04
Litho Sheets	$0.67
Mixed Turnings	$0.39
MLC Clips	$0.66
Aluminum Old Cast	$0.64
Aluminum Old Sheet	$0.63
Painted Siding	$0.62
UBC	$0.66
Zorba 90% NF	$0.63
Aluminum Cans (clean)	$0.48
Aluminum Cans (dirty)	$0.24

Scrap Brass Prices per Pound

Metal	Price Per Pound
Red Brass	$1.83
Yellow Brass	$1.72
Brass Rod	$1.68
Brass Hair Wire	$1.80
Brass Pipe	$1.64
Brass Radiators	$1.39
Brass Shells	$1.55
Brass Turnings	$1.58
Bronze	$1.88
Bronze Turnings	$0.98
Dirty Brass	$0.82
Dirty Brass Radiators	$0.82
Plumbers Brass	$1.64
Semi-Red Brass	$1.66

Scrap Copper Prices per Pound

Metal	Price Per Pound
#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire	$3.08
#1 Copper Tubing	$2.87
#1 Flashing Copper	$2.87
#2 Copper Tubing	$2.71
#2/3 Mix Copper	$2.63
#3 Copper with Tar	$2.46
#3 Roofing Copper	$2.55
Dirty Roofing Copper	$2.38
Electric Motors – Copper	$2.14
Enameled Copper	$2.42
Insulated Copper Wire	$2.46
Lead Coated Copper	$2.08
Silver Plated Copper	$2.63
Tin Coated Copper	$2.30
Tin Insulated Copper Wire	$2.30

Scrap Lead Prices per Pound

Metal	Price Per Pound
Lead Batteries	$0.19
Lead Shot	$0.43
Lead Wheel Weights	$0.28
Solid Lead	$0.58
Soft Lead	$0.60

Scrap Zinc Prices per Pound

Metal	Price Per Pound
New Zinc Die Cast	$0.67
Old Zinc Die Cast	$0.58

Scrap Gold Prices

Metal	Price per Gram	Price per Troy Ounce
9ct Gold	$21.86	$679.82
14ct Gold	$34.10	$1,060.50
18ct Gold	$43.71	$1,359.60
22ct Gold	$53.39	$1,660.55
24ct Gold	$58.28	$1,812.64

Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals

Metal	Price per Gram	Price per Troy Ounce
Palladium	$26.13	$812.87
Platinum	$20.18	$627.64
Silver	$0.57	$17.79

Above are today’s scrap prices for silver, palladium and platinum.

Scrap Prices for Steel per Pound

Metal	Price Per Pound
#1 Bundle	$0.09
#1 Busheling	$0.09
#1 HMS	$0.07
HMS 80/20	$0.06
Sheet Metal	$0.05
Shredded Auto Scrap	$0.07
Structural Steel	$0.07

Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Pound

Metal	Price Per Pound
201 SS	$0.27
301 SS	$0.40
304 SS Solid	$0.58
304 SS Turning	$0.50
309 SS	$0.75
310 SS	$1.14
316 SS Solid	$0.75
330 SS	$1.86

Scrap Prices for other Ferrous Metals per Pound

Metal	Price Per Pound
Scrap #1 Prepared	$0.07
Scrap #2 Prepared	$0.08
Scrap #1 Unprepared	$0.06
Scrap #2 Unprepared	$0.06
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole	$0.06
Scrap Cast Iron	$0.09
Scrap Dishwashers	$0.06
Scrap Dryers	$0.06
Scrap Oversize Torch	$0.09
Scrap Rebar	$0.19
Scrap Washing Machines	$0.06
Scrap Water Heaters	$0.06

North Dakota Scrap Metal Laws

Legal Mandates

Updated January 2014

***Effective May 1, 2013

In order to sell scrap metal, sellers should:

· Allow a copy of their driver’s license or state ID card (may be kept on file for future transactions);

· 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 should:

Make, model, type of vehicle, and state of issuance 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 date, time and place of the sale, as well as the initials of the clerk completing the sale.
- Must also show the weight, quantity and/or volume and description of the material.
- If purchasing a vehicle, sales ticket must include VIN.
- Must show the amount paid for the material and method of payment (cash, check, etc.).
- 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 for a minimum of 7 days.

NOTE: Please be aware of your local ordinances. Many cities and counties have additiona l ordinances that may not be listed here.

Keep records, certifications, registrations, etc. on site for 7 years.

All purchases over the amount of $1000 must be made by check payable to the seller.

Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for a minimum of two years and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time. There is a 7-day tag-and-hold policy when notified by law enforcement to do so.

North Dakota does require that all scrap metal business may not purchase or receive beer kegs from anyone except a distributor or manufacturer of beer kegs or licensed brewery.

Links to Other Important Information for North Dakota Salvage/Recycling

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