Choosing between plastic or metal for your cat litter scooper depends on your budget, how durable you need the scooper to be, and how heavy the item is.  If you need an inexpensive scooper, then plastic is the way to go. A plastic scooper, however, tends to be less durable than its metal counterpart. These scoopers also bend with a lot of use.  A metal scooper is a good investment since it is durable, so you’ll be able to use your aluminum or stainless steel scooper for longer.