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Platinum $1,621 USD /oz▼ $53.00 (-3.17%)Palladium $1,246 USD /oz▼ $53.00 (-4.08%)Rhodium $8,100 USD /oz– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Copper $6.31 USD /lb▼ $0.0700 (-1.10%)Aluminum $1.44 USD /lb▲ $0.0140 (+0.98%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $7.49 USD /lb▼ $0.0374 (-0.50%)Lead $0.8100 USD /lb▼ $0.0031 (-0.38%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0163 (-1.00%)Gold $3,987 USD /oz▼ $71.70 (-1.77%)Silver $55.76 USD /oz▼ $2.06 (-3.56%)USD/CAD 1.4025▼ $0.0042 (-0.30%)Platinum $1,621 USD /oz▼ $53.00 (-3.17%)Palladium $1,246 USD /oz▼ $53.00 (-4.08%)Rhodium $8,100 USD /oz– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Copper $6.31 USD /lb▼ $0.0700 (-1.10%)Aluminum $1.44 USD /lb▲ $0.0140 (+0.98%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $7.49 USD /lb▼ $0.0374 (-0.50%)Lead $0.8100 USD /lb▼ $0.0031 (-0.38%)Zinc $1.61 USD /lb▼ $0.0163 (-1.00%)Gold $3,987 USD /oz▼ $71.70 (-1.77%)Silver $55.76 USD /oz▼ $2.06 (-3.56%)USD/CAD 1.4025▼ $0.0042 (-0.30%)

SMASH SCRAP Blog

Industry insights, auction tips, and scrap metal market news

Jersey City New Regs Transform Scrap Metal Recycling

Jersey City New Regs Transform Scrap Metal Recycling

· 6 min read

New Jersey Strengthens Scrap Metal Tracking Requirements in 2026 Jersey City scrap dealers face updated compliance requirements as New Jersey implements enhanced tracking protocols for scrap metal recycling Jersey City operations. The state's Department of Environmental Protection announced...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 26, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 26, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 26, 2026 at 12:31 PM UTC. Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. The scrolling ticker at the top of this page shows live prices and may differ from the snapshot below. 🔴 Market Mood: BEARISH1 of 8 metals higher (Aluminum); 5 lower (Gold, Silver & 3 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,441/oz ▼ Silver — $67.84/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,800 · Pt ▼ $1,852 · Pd ▼ $1,347 Copper — $5.51...

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Sort Scrap Metal San Diego: Prep Tips for Max Profits

Sort Scrap Metal San Diego: Prep Tips for Max Profits

· 5 min read

How to Properly Sort and Prepare Scrap Metal for Maximum Profit in San Diego When you're ready to sell scrap metal San Diego, proper sorting and preparation can mean the difference between pocket change and serious cash. Most sellers leave money on the table because they don't understand how scrap...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 25, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 25, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 25, 2026 at 12:31 PM UTC. Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. The scrolling ticker at the top of this page shows live prices and may differ from the snapshot below. 🟢 Market Mood: BULLISHAll tracked metals are higher today. Jump to:Gold — $4,544/oz ▲ Silver — $72.48/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▲ $10,800 · Pt ▲ $1,955 · Pd ▲ $1,427 Copper — $5.53/lb ▲ Aluminum — $1.48/lb ▲ Ste...

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Erie Scrap Metal Auction Guide: Sell Smart in 2026

Erie Scrap Metal Auction Guide: Sell Smart in 2026

· 7 min read

Your Complete Guide to Sell Scrap Metal Erie Residents Trust Looking to sell scrap metal Erie buyers actually want? You're in the right place. Erie's industrial heritage and proximity to Lake Erie create unique opportunities for scrap sellers, but knowing where to start makes all the...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 24, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 24, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 24, 2026 at 12:31 PM UTC. Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. The scrolling ticker at the top of this page shows live prices and may differ from the snapshot below. 🔴 Market Mood: BEARISH2 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Platinum); 5 lower (Silver, Palladium & 3 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,403/oz ▲ Silver — $69.39/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $10,600 · Pt ▲ $1,912 · Pd ▼ $1,396 Cop...

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Phoenix Scrap Metal Auction Weekly: Steel Prices Rise

Phoenix Scrap Metal Auction Weekly: Steel Prices Rise

· 5 min read

Phoenix Scrap Metal Market Update: March 23, 2026 Weekly Report The scrap metal auction landscape in Phoenix continues to show mixed signals as we kick off another trading week. Industrial recyclers across Arizona are watching commodity futures closely after last week's volatile session, with...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 23, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 23, 2026

· SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 23, 2026 at 12:31 PM UTC. Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. The scrolling ticker at the top of this page shows live prices and may differ from the snapshot below. 🟡 Market Mood: MIXED3 of 8 metals higher (Silver, Palladium & 1 others); 4 lower (Gold, Platinum & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,400/oz ▼ Silver — $68.10/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▼ $10,900 · Pt ▼ $1,897 · Pd ▲ $...

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SF Scrap Metal Prices Crash: Gold's Worst Week Since '83

SF Scrap Metal Prices Crash: Gold's Worst Week Since '83

· 5 min read

This week ending March 22, 2026 delivered a brutal reality check for scrap metal prices San Francisco dealers and recyclers across California. Precious metals took their worst beating in years while seasonal recycling programs launched nationwide. Here's your essential weekly recap of what moved...

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St. Louis Scrap Metal Auction Turns Warehouse Into Windfall

St. Louis Scrap Metal Auction Turns Warehouse Into Windfall

· 8 min read

From Warehouse Cleanup to Windfall: A St. Louis Contractor's Scrap Metal Auction Success When Marcus Thompson inherited his grandfather's metalworking shop in south St. Louis last fall, he never imagined that decades of accumulated steel scraps would become his biggest payday of 2026. Like many...

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