Best scrap yards in Rhode Island, and we can strongly recommend J & S Scrap Metal & Recycling, located on 36 Starr St, Johnston, RI 02919, United States. Here you will get good prices for scrap metal, various categories of scrap – household, industrial, construction. The other yard is Aluminum & Copper Recycling, scrap yard located, 68 Salem St, Providence, RI 02907, 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 |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | $1.16 |
| Aluminum Alloy | $0.82 |
| Copper | $4.19 |
| Brass | $3.21 |
| Lead | $1.10 |
| Nickel | $9.74 |
| Tin | $13.28 |
| Zinc | $1.29 |
| Steel Scrap | $0.19 |
| Steel Rebar | $0.30 |
Scrap Aluminum Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Aluminum 1100 | $0.80 |
| Aluminum 3003 | $0.80 |
| Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.80 |
| Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.57 |
| Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $1.08 |
| Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.71 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $0.94 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.68 |
| Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $1.87 |
| Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $1.73 |
| Aluminum Radiators | $0.45 |
| Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.34 |
| Transformers | $0.20 |
| Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.25 |
| Chrome Wheels | $0.75 |
| E.C. Wire | $1.24 |
| Litho Sheets | $0.80 |
| Mixed Turnings | $0.46 |
| MLC Clips | $0.79 |
| Aluminum Old Cast | $0.76 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.75 |
| Painted Siding | $0.74 |
| UBC | $0.79 |
| Zorba 90% NF | $0.75 |
| Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.58 |
| Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.29 |
Scrap Brass Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Red Brass | $2.18 |
| Yellow Brass | $2.05 |
| Brass Rod | $2.00 |
| Brass Hair Wire | $2.15 |
| Brass Pipe | $1.96 |
| Brass Radiators | $1.66 |
| Brass Shells | $1.85 |
| Brass Turnings | $1.89 |
| Bronze | $2.25 |
| Bronze Turnings | $1.17 |
| Dirty Brass | $0.98 |
| Dirty Brass Radiators | $0.98 |
| Plumbers Brass | $1.96 |
| Semi-Red Brass | $1.98 |
Scrap Copper Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $3.68 |
| #1 Copper Tubing | $3.43 |
| #1 Flashing Copper | $3.43 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | $3.23 |
| #2/3 Mix Copper | $3.14 |
| #3 Copper with Tar | $2.94 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | $3.04 |
| Dirty Roofing Copper | $2.84 |
| Electric Motors – Copper | $2.55 |
| Enameled Copper | $2.89 |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $2.94 |
| Lead Coated Copper | $2.48 |
| Silver Plated Copper | $3.14 |
| Tin Coated Copper | $2.74 |
| Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $2.74 |
Scrap Lead Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Lead Batteries | $0.23 |
| Lead Shot | $0.52 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.33 |
| Solid Lead | $0.69 |
| Soft Lead | $0.71 |
Scrap Zinc Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| New Zinc Die Cast | $0.80 |
| Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.69 |
Scrap Gold Prices
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct Gold | $26.09 | $811.35 |
| 14ct Gold | $40.69 | $1,265.68 |
| 18ct Gold | $52.17 | $1,622.66 |
| 22ct Gold | $63.72 | $1,981.84 |
| 24ct Gold | $69.55 | $2,163.35 |
Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| Palladium | $31.19 | $970.15 |
| Platinum | $24.08 | $749.08 |
| Silver | $0.68 | $21.23 |
Scrap Prices for Steel per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bundle | $0.11 |
| #1 Busheling | $0.11 |
| #1 HMS | $0.08 |
| HMS 80/20 | $0.07 |
| Sheet Metal | $0.06 |
| Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.08 |
| Structural Steel | $0.08 |
Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| 201 SS | $0.32 |
| 301 SS | $0.48 |
| 304 SS Solid | $0.69 |
| 304 SS Turning | $0.59 |
| 309 SS | $0.90 |
| 310 SS | $1.36 |
| 316 SS Solid | $0.90 |
| 330 SS | $2.22 |
Scrap Prices for other Ferrous Metals per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Scrap #1 Prepared | $0.08 |
| Scrap #2 Prepared | $0.09 |
| Scrap #1 Unprepared | $0.07 |
| Scrap #2 Unprepared | $0.07 |
| Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.08 |
| Scrap Cast Iron | $0.11 |
| Scrap Dishwashers | $0.08 |
| Scrap Dryers | $0.08 |
| Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.10 |
| Scrap Rebar | $0.23 |
| Scrap Washing Machines | $0.08 |
| Scrap Water Heaters | $0.08 |
Rhode Island Scrap Metal Laws
Updated January 2014
State Requirements
In order to sell scrap metal, sellers will be required to:
· Present and allow a photocopy of 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 vehicle license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
- Keep a record of sellers name, address, phone number and date of sale
- All sales tickets must have date and time of the sale, as well as the name of the clerk completing the sale.
- Must also show the weight, quantity and/or volume of the material
- Sales tickets must show dollar amount paid to seller.
- 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 precious metals and catalytic converters for up to 14 days.
NOTE: Please be aware of your local ordinances. Many cities and counties have additional ordinances that may not be listed here.
Keep records, certifications, registrations, etc. on site for 2 years.
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 14-day tag-and-hold policy when notified by law enforcement to do so.
Links to Other Important Information for Rhode Island Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
· Tires – http://www.dem.ri.gov/pubs/regs/regs/waste/swrg97_5.pdf
· State EPA on scrap – http://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/states/ri.html
· State laws on scrap yards – http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/divisions/commlicensing/autowrecking/Commercial_Licensing_Regulation_6.pdf