Best scrap yards in Tennessee, and we can strongly recommend Harmon Scrap Metal, located on 1920 New Ostella Rd, Cornersville, TN 37047, United States. Here you will get good prices for scrap metal, various categories of scrap – household, industrial, construction. The other yard is Middle Tennessee Recycling, scrap yard located, 3533A Hermitage Industrial Dr, Hermitage, TN 37076, 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 | $0.88 |
| Aluminum Alloy | $0.62 |
| Copper | $3.19 |
| Brass | $2.43 |
| Lead | $0.83 |
| Nickel | $7.40 |
| Tin | $10.08 |
| Zinc | $0.98 |
| Steel Scrap | $0.15 |
| Steel Rebar | $0.23 |
Scrap Aluminum Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Aluminum 1100 | $0.61 |
| Aluminum 3003 | $0.61 |
| Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.61 |
| Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.43 |
| Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $0.82 |
| Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.54 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $0.71 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.52 |
| Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $1.42 |
| Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $1.32 |
| Aluminum Radiators | $0.34 |
| Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.25 |
| Transformers | $0.15 |
| Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.19 |
| Chrome Wheels | $0.57 |
| E.C. Wire | $0.94 |
| Litho Sheets | $0.61 |
| Mixed Turnings | $0.35 |
| MLC Clips | $0.60 |
| Aluminum Old Cast | $0.58 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.57 |
| Painted Siding | $0.56 |
| UBC | $0.60 |
| Zorba 90% NF | $0.57 |
| Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.44 |
| Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.22 |
Scrap Brass Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Red Brass | $1.66 |
| Yellow Brass | $1.56 |
| Brass Rod | $1.52 |
| Brass Hair Wire | $1.63 |
| Brass Pipe | $1.48 |
| Brass Radiators | $1.26 |
| Brass Shells | $1.40 |
| Brass Turnings | $1.43 |
| Bronze | $1.71 |
| Bronze Turnings | $0.89 |
| Dirty Brass | $0.74 |
| Dirty Brass Radiators | $0.74 |
| Plumbers Brass | $1.48 |
| Semi-Red Brass | $1.51 |
Scrap Copper Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $2.79 |
| #1 Copper Tubing | $2.60 |
| #1 Flashing Copper | $2.60 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | $2.46 |
| #2/3 Mix Copper | $2.38 |
| #3 Copper with Tar | $2.23 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | $2.31 |
| Dirty Roofing Copper | $2.16 |
| Electric Motors – Copper | $1.94 |
| Enameled Copper | $2.20 |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $2.23 |
| Lead Coated Copper | $1.88 |
| Silver Plated Copper | $2.38 |
| Tin Coated Copper | $2.08 |
| Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $2.08 |
Scrap Lead Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Lead Batteries | $0.17 |
| Lead Shot | $0.39 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.25 |
| Solid Lead | $0.53 |
| Soft Lead | $0.54 |
Scrap Zinc Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| New Zinc Die Cast | $0.61 |
| Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.52 |
Scrap Gold Prices
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct Gold | $19.81 | $616.13 |
| 14ct Gold | $30.90 | $961.14 |
| 18ct Gold | $39.62 | $1,232.22 |
| 22ct Gold | $48.39 | $1,504.98 |
| 24ct Gold | $52.82 | $1,642.82 |
Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| Palladium | $23.69 | $736.71 |
| Platinum | $18.29 | $568.84 |
| Silver | $0.52 | $16.12 |
Scrap Prices for Steel per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bundle | $0.08 |
| #1 Busheling | $0.08 |
| #1 HMS | $0.06 |
| HMS 80/20 | $0.05 |
| Sheet Metal | $0.05 |
| Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.06 |
| Structural Steel | $0.06 |
Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| 201 SS | $0.24 |
| 301 SS | $0.37 |
| 304 SS Solid | $0.52 |
| 304 SS Turning | $0.45 |
| 309 SS | $0.68 |
| 310 SS | $1.03 |
| 316 SS Solid | $0.68 |
| 330 SS | $1.69 |
Scrap Prices for other Ferrous Metals per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Scrap #1 Prepared | $0.06 |
| Scrap #2 Prepared | $0.07 |
| Scrap #1 Unprepared | $0.05 |
| Scrap #2 Unprepared | $0.05 |
| Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.06 |
| Scrap Cast Iron | $0.09 |
| Scrap Dishwashers | $0.06 |
| Scrap Dryers | $0.06 |
| Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.08 |
| Scrap Rebar | $0.17 |
| Scrap Washing Machines | $0.06 |
| Scrap Water Heaters | $0.06 |
Tennessee 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, military ID 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;
· Provide a right thumbprint to be kept on file.
Buyer’s must:
- Record vehicle license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap (include business name if a commercial vehicle)
- 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
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 3 years.
Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for a minimum of three years and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time.
All payments for copper or catalytic converters must be made by check and mailed to the home address of the seller.
It is unlawful to purchase materials from persons under the age of 18 years.
It is unlawful to purchase the following materials without express written proof that the seller is legally permitted to sell such items: Scrap metal marked as belonging to a public utility, manhole covers, street light poles and fixtures, road and bridge guard rails, traffic or street signs or signals, water meter covers, any scrap metal visibly marked or painted with the name of the business, unused and undamaged historical markers, or grave markers and vases.
It is unlawful to purchase air conditioner coils or condensers from anyone who is not HVAC certified and legally permitted to sell such items. Payment must be made by check and sent to the business address.
No recycler, scrap metal dealer, or scrap yard operator may purchase any metal beer keg, whether damaged or undamaged, except from the brewer or its authorized representative, if: (1) The keg is clearly marked as the property of a brewery manufacturer; or (2) The keg’s identification markings have been made illegible
All scrap metal dealers and any locations used by the dealers to purchase, deal or engage in the scrap metal business must be registered with the Department of Commerce and Insurance’s Scrap Metals Registration Program. In the past, dealers were only required to have one registration, regardless of the number of locations they operated. This new law requires that all dealers register all locations with the Department.
Links to Other Important Information for Tennessee Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
· Tires – http://tn.gov/environment/swm/tires
· State EPA on scrap – http://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/states/tn.html
· State laws on scrap yards – http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/105/Chapter/PC0690.pdf
o http://tn.gov/commerce/boards/scrap/documents/ScrapMetalChangesSB2895051012.pdf