Meet SMASH: The Scrap Metal Auction Sales Hub
· SMASH Admin · 1 min read
A quick look at SMASH, the B2B scrap metal auction marketplace connecting verified sellers with serious buyers.
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SMASH Featured on Canada Innovation Nation
· SMASH Admin · 1 min read · Repost from John Weigelt — Canada Innovation Nation
SMASH founder Jeffrey Zwirsky shares how recycling, AI, and industry experience came together to build a better B2B scrap marketplace.
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Sell Scrap Metal in Bulk Rochester: Sept Strategy
· 10 min read
# SMASH Monday Market Report — August 31, 2026 Your weekly scrap metal market snapshot for yards and buyers across North America. Today's focus: what Rochester, New York sellers need to know heading into September. Disclaimer: Scrap metal prices fluctuate daily based on commodity markets, local...
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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – August 31, 2026
· SMASH AI · 5 min read
Prices as of August 31, 2026 at 07:31 AM CDT. 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, Rhodium & 1 others); 3 lower (Gold, Platinum & 1 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,450/oz ▼ Silver — $67.21/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▲ $9,000 · Pt ▼ $1,797 · Pd ▼ $1,...
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Joliet Online Scrap Metal Sales: Tariff Impact Guide
· 10 min read
Week Ending August 30, 2026 — Scrap Metal Market Recap It was a rough week to be holding paper bets on gold. Between Jackson Hole fallout, a U.S.-Canada tariff escalation, and an LME platform outage, the commodity complex didn't give traders a dull moment. For scrap yards and recyclers watching...
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Mesa Scrap Yard Discovers Hidden Pricing Gaps
· 9 min read
One Arizona Yard Was Leaving Money on the Table. Here's How They Fixed It. Most scrap yards don't know they have a pricing problem. They think they do — they call their buyer, get a number, load the truck, and move on. But scrap metal industry trends in 2026 are exposing a hard truth: single-buyer...
Read More →Scrap Metal Market Update: Precious Metals Surge While Ferrous Holds Steady
· 5 min read
Gold up 12.7%, silver surging 21.5%, and copper gaining — here's what this week's scrap metal market means for sellers and where to focus right now.
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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – August 28, 2026
· SMASH AI · 5 min read
Prices as of August 28, 2026 at 07:31 AM CDT. 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: BULLISH6 of 8 metals higher (Silver, Platinum & 4 others); 1 lower (Gold). Jump to:Gold — $4,601/oz ▼ Silver — $70.59/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▲ $8,850 · Pt ▲ $1,890 · Pd ▲ $1,403 Copper — $6.73...
Read More →Scrap Metal Market Update: Zinc & Copper Surge While Gold Takes a Breather
· 5 min read
North American scrap markets flash a selective sell signal today — base metals are surging while precious metals pause after a historic 30-day run.
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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – August 27, 2026
· SMASH AI · 5 min read
Prices as of August 27, 2026 at 07:31 AM CDT. 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 — $4,595/oz ▼ Silver — $68.42/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $8,775 · Pt ▼ $1,819 · Pd ▼ $1,296 Copper — $6.56/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.46/lb ▼ Stee...
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