Best scrap yards in Utah, and we can strongly recommend Redwood Recycling, located on 6235 Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84123, United States. Here you will get good prices for scrap metal, various categories of scrap – household, industrial, construction. The other yard is Wasatch Metal Recycling, scrap yard located, 205 W 3300 S, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, 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 | $0.98 |
| Aluminum Alloy | $0.69 |
| Copper | $3.54 |
| Brass | $2.71 |
| Lead | $0.93 |
| Nickel | $8.23 |
| Tin | $11.22 |
| Zinc | $1.09 |
| 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) | $0.48 |
| Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $0.91 |
| Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.60 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $0.79 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.58 |
| Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $1.58 |
| Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $1.47 |
| Aluminum Radiators | $0.38 |
| Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.28 |
| Transformers | $0.17 |
| Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.21 |
| Chrome Wheels | $0.63 |
| E.C. Wire | $1.05 |
| Litho Sheets | $0.67 |
| Mixed Turnings | $0.39 |
| MLC Clips | $0.66 |
| Aluminum Old Cast | $0.64 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.63 |
| Painted Siding | $0.63 |
| UBC | $0.66 |
| Zorba 90% NF | $0.63 |
| Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.49 |
| Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.24 |
Scrap Brass Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Red Brass | $1.84 |
| Yellow Brass | $1.73 |
| Brass Rod | $1.69 |
| Brass Hair Wire | $1.82 |
| Brass Pipe | $1.65 |
| Brass Radiators | $1.40 |
| Brass Shells | $1.56 |
| Brass Turnings | $1.59 |
| Bronze | $1.90 |
| Bronze Turnings | $0.99 |
| Dirty Brass | $0.83 |
| Dirty Brass Radiators | $0.83 |
| Plumbers Brass | $1.65 |
| Semi-Red Brass | $1.68 |
Scrap Copper Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $3.10 |
| #1 Copper Tubing | $2.90 |
| #1 Flashing Copper | $2.90 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | $2.73 |
| #2/3 Mix Copper | $2.65 |
| #3 Copper with Tar | $2.48 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | $2.57 |
| Dirty Roofing Copper | $2.40 |
| Electric Motors – Copper | $2.15 |
| Enameled Copper | $2.44 |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $2.48 |
| Lead Coated Copper | $2.09 |
| Silver Plated Copper | $2.65 |
| Tin Coated Copper | $2.32 |
| Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $2.32 |
Scrap Lead Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Lead Batteries | $0.19 |
| Lead Shot | $0.44 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.28 |
| Solid Lead | $0.59 |
| Soft Lead | $0.60 |
Scrap Zinc Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| New Zinc Die Cast | $0.68 |
| Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.58 |
Scrap Gold Prices
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct Gold | $22.03 | $685.36 |
| 14ct Gold | $34.37 | $1,069.14 |
| 18ct Gold | $44.07 | $1,370.67 |
| 22ct Gold | $53.82 | $1,674.08 |
| 24ct Gold | $58.75 | $1,827.40 |
Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| Palladium | $26.35 | $819.49 |
| Platinum | $20.34 | $632.75 |
| Silver | $0.58 | $17.93 |
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 | $0.41 |
| 304 SS Solid | $0.58 |
| 304 SS Turning | $0.50 |
| 309 SS | $0.76 |
| 310 SS | $1.15 |
| 316 SS Solid | $0.76 |
| 330 SS | $1.87 |
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 | $0.10 |
| 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 |
Utah 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, or digital photograph taken at time of sale;
· 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 fingerprint to be kept on record.
Buyer’s must:
- Record vehicle type and license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
- Keep a record of sellers name, address, phone number and date of sale
- Keep a photograph or video of the sellers face and materials being sold
- All sales tickets must have date and time and place of the sale, as well as the name of the clerk completing the sale.
- Must also show the metallic description, weight, quantity and/or volume of the material
- Sales tickets must show price per pound and 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 1 year for all transactions over the amount of $100 or 50 pounds.
There is a tag-and-hold policy in effect for up to 60 days for all materials suspected to be stolen.
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.
It is unlawful to purchase any materials from a person under the age of 18.
It is unlawful to purchase the following materials without written proof that the seller is authorized by a distributor or company to sell such materials: manhole covers, gravesite markers or vases, gas or water meter covers, street signs, guard rails, or any property belonging to a government entity or utility company.
A dealer shall at all times maintain in a prominent place at the dealer’s place of business, in open view to a seller of regulated metal, a clearly legible notice in not less than two-inch high lettering that contains the following language: “A PERSON ATTEMPTING TO SELL ANY REGULATED METAL MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW”.
Business transactions can only be conducted between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Links to Other Important Information for Utah Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
· Tires – http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r315/r315-320.htm
· State EPA on scrap – http://yosemite.epa.gov/r10/cleanup.nsf/7d19cd587dff1eee8825685f007d56b7/9484fe65fc228c6c882565170057b0be!opendocument
· State laws on scrap yards – http://e-lobbyist.com/gaits/text/197942/Utah-2011-HB0462-Introduced.pdf