Best scrap yards in Vermont, and we can strongly recommend Rathe’s Salvage – Scrap Metal & Automotive Recycling, located on 489 Rathe Rd, Colchester, VT 05446, United States. Here you will get good prices for scrap metal, various categories of scrap – household, industrial, construction. The other yard is Bolduc Metal Recycling & Storage Containers, scrap yard located, 239 Bolduc Rd, Middlesex, VT 05602, 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 | $1.15 |
| Aluminum Alloy | $0.81 |
| Copper | $4.19 |
| Brass | $3.20 |
| Lead | $1.10 |
| Nickel | $9.73 |
| Tin | $13.25 |
| 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 | $1.07 |
| Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.70 |
| 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 | $0.33 |
| 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 | $1.95 |
| Brass Radiators | $1.66 |
| Brass Shells | $1.84 |
| Brass Turnings | $1.88 |
| Bronze | $2.24 |
| Bronze Turnings | $1.17 |
| Dirty Brass | $0.98 |
| Dirty Brass Radiators | $0.98 |
| Plumbers Brass | $1.95 |
| Semi-Red Brass | $1.98 |
Scrap Copper Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $3.67 |
| #1 Copper Tubing | $3.42 |
| #1 Flashing Copper | $3.42 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | $3.23 |
| #2/3 Mix Copper | $3.13 |
| #3 Copper with Tar | $2.94 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | $3.03 |
| Dirty Roofing Copper | $2.84 |
| Electric Motors – Copper | $2.54 |
| Enameled Copper | $2.89 |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $2.94 |
| Lead Coated Copper | $2.48 |
| Silver Plated Copper | $3.13 |
| 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 | $26.04 | $809.97 |
| 14ct Gold | $40.62 | $1,263.52 |
| 18ct Gold | $52.08 | $1,619.89 |
| 22ct Gold | $63.61 | $1,978.45 |
| 24ct Gold | $69.43 | $2,159.66 |
Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| Palladium | $31.14 | $968.49 |
| Platinum | $24.04 | $747.80 |
| Silver | $0.68 | $21.20 |
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 |
Vermont Scrap Metal Laws
Updated 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;
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
- 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 5 years for all transactions.
Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for a minimum of five years and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time.
It is unlawful to purchase the following items without written proof that they are the true owner, or can act of the behalf of the true owner of the property: (A) Any metal article stamped, engraved, stencilled, or marked as being or having been the property of a governmental entity, public utility, or a transportation, shipbuilding, ship repair, mining, or manufacturing company. (B) Any hard-drawn copper electrical conductor, cable, or wire greater than 0.375 inches in diameter, stranded or solid. (C) Any aluminium conductor, cable, or wire greater than 0.75 inches in diameter, stranded or solid. (D) Metal beer kegs. (E) Manhole covers. (F) Catalytic converters.
All items must be held for a period of 10 days (unless proper ownership documentation has been received and kept on file) and reported electronically to local law enforcement no later than the close of the next business day.
Items that are believed to be obtained unlawfully shall be held for a period of 15 days and law enforcement shall be contacted no later than the close of the business day following confiscation or knowledge of the item.
Links to Other Important Information for Vermont Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
· Tires – http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/solid/SWRules.htm
· State EPA on scrap – http://www.epa.gov/reg3hwmd/super/sites/VA0000807156
· State laws on scrap yards – http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/fullchapter.cfm?Title=09&Chapter=082