There are many online databases dedicated to keeping up-to-date prices on scrap metal. It also doesn’t hurt to call around to different scrap yards to see who has the best prices. You can also sign up for our price alert newsletter to keep up with price fluctuations and scrap metal pricing trends.
Because scrap metal is a speculative business, it is best to keep up to date on world events that might affect scrap metal markets. Learn about what countries produce different kinds of ore. Learn about the current political climate of those countries.