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Platinum $2,077 USD /oz▼ $21.00 (-1.00%)Palladium $1,552 USD /oz▲ $5.00 (+0.32%)Rhodium $10,150 USD /oz– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Copper $6.05 USD /lb▼ $0.0015 (-0.02%)Aluminum $1.62 USD /lb▲ $0.0055 (+0.34%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.15 USD /lb▼ $0.0041 (-0.05%)Lead $0.8800 USD /lb▼ $0.0074 (-0.84%)Zinc $1.56 USD /lb▼ $0.0003 (-0.02%)Gold $4,783 USD /oz▼ $47.81 (-0.99%)Silver $78.74 USD /oz▼ $1.33 (-1.66%)USD/CAD 1.3660▼ $0.0011 (-0.08%)Platinum $2,077 USD /oz▼ $21.00 (-1.00%)Palladium $1,552 USD /oz▲ $5.00 (+0.32%)Rhodium $10,150 USD /oz– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Copper $6.05 USD /lb▼ $0.0015 (-0.02%)Aluminum $1.62 USD /lb▲ $0.0055 (+0.34%)Steel (Shredded (SHS)) $413.00 USD /mt– $0.0000 (+0.00%)Nickel $8.15 USD /lb▼ $0.0041 (-0.05%)Lead $0.8800 USD /lb▼ $0.0074 (-0.84%)Zinc $1.56 USD /lb▼ $0.0003 (-0.02%)Gold $4,783 USD /oz▼ $47.81 (-0.99%)Silver $78.74 USD /oz▼ $1.33 (-1.66%)USD/CAD 1.3660▼ $0.0011 (-0.08%)

SMASH SCRAP Blog

Industry insights, auction tips, and scrap metal market news

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 Admin · 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 Admin · 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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Cleveland Scrap Metal Buyers: Where to Cash In Fast

Cleveland Scrap Metal Buyers: Where to Cash In Fast

· 7 min read

# 5 Best Options to Sell Scrap Metal Near Me in Cleveland: Complete 2026 Guide Looking to sell scrap metal near me Cleveland? The Steel City offers multiple pathways to turn your scrap into cash, from traditional scrapyards to modern digital auction platforms. Cleveland's industrial heritage means...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 20, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 20, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of March 20, 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: BEARISH3 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Palladium & 1 others); 4 lower (Silver, Platinum & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,677/oz ▲ Silver — $72.30/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $11,150 · Pt ▼ $1,978 · Pd ▲...

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Kansas City Copper Scrap Prices Face New Safety Regs

Kansas City Copper Scrap Prices Face New Safety Regs

· 5 min read

# Industry Alert: New Jersey Scrap Safety Rules Signal National Regulatory Shift for Kansas City Operators Major regulatory developments across the scrap metal industry are reshaping how operators handle safety and environmental compliance. The latest copper scrap prices Kansas City dealers track...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 19, 2026

Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 19, 2026

· SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of March 19, 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: BEARISHAll tracked metals are lower today. Jump to:Gold — $4,608/oz ▼ Silver — $68.43/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,400 · Pt ▼ $1,893 · Pd ▼ $1,405 Copper — $5.40/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.51/lb ▼ Stee...

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