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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of March 11, 2026 at 12:01 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 — $5,180/oz ▼ Silver — $86.19/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,650 · Pt ▼ $2,160 · Pd ▼ $1,616 Copper — $5.85...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of March 10, 2026 at 12:01 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: BULLISHGold & Silver +3 higher; Aluminum lower. Jump to:Gold — $5,177/oz ▲ Silver — $88.35/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,650 · Pt ▲ $2,197 · Pd ▲ $1,673 Copper — $5.90/lb ▲ Aluminum — $1.52/lb ▼...

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Free Scrap Car Pickup Los Angeles: Market Trends Update

March 9, 2026 · 6 min read

Monday Market Report: Scrap Metal Prices Show Mixed Signals This Week The scrap metal markets open Monday, March 09, 2026 with cautious optimism despite broader economic uncertainties. Sellers seeking free scrap car pickup Los Angeles should pay attention to several key trends affecting local...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of March 09, 2026 at 01:01 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: BEARISHPalladium higher; Gold & Silver +3 lower. Jump to:Gold — $5,098/oz ▼ Silver — $83.69/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▲ $11,650 · Pt ▼ $2,135 · Pd ▲ $1,614 Copper — $5.76/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.53/lb ...

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San Jose Copper Scrap Prices Rally Amid 2026 Volatility

March 8, 2026 · 5 min read

Weekly Scrap Metal Market Roundup: March 8, 2026 The scrap metal markets wrapped up another volatile week with copper scrap prices showing resilience despite broader economic uncertainties. Industrial demand continues driving pricing trends across California markets, with San Jose scrapyards...

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Dearborn Fabricator Boosts Profits via Smart Scrap Tracking

March 7, 2026 · 8 min read

From Chaos to Cash: How a Dearborn Fabricator Transformed Their Scrap Metal Inventory Management Marcus Rivera never imagined that a cluttered back lot behind his metal fabrication shop would become his biggest headache in 2026. The 15-year owner of Rivera Custom Works in Dearborn, Michigan, had...

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Chicago Junk Car Removal: Get Paid + Free Pickup 2026

March 6, 2026 · 6 min read

5 Best Options for Free Scrap Car Pickup Chicago: Complete Guide for 2024 Getting rid of that old clunker in your driveway doesn't have to cost you money or stress. Chicago residents have multiple options for free scrap car pickup Chicago services that actually pay you for your vehicle. With scrap...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 6 min read

Prices as of March 06, 2026 at 01:00 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: MIXEDSilver & Palladium +1 higher; Gold & Copper lower. Jump to:Gold — $5,078/oz ▼ Silver — $82.38/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,450 · Pt ▸ $2,131 · Pd ▲ $1,622 Copper — $5.80/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1...

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New EPA Rules Impact Scrap Car Removal Detroit Operations

March 5, 2026 · 5 min read

# Detroit Scrap Industry Braces for New EPA Emissions Standards as Market Dynamics Shift The scrap metal recycling landscape faces significant regulatory changes this week as new federal emissions standards take effect, directly impacting **scrap car removal Detroit** operations and recycling...

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Smash Scrap Morning Metals Report – March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 5 min read

Prices as of March 05, 2026 at 02:56 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 — $5,101/oz ▼ Silver — $82.59/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▼ $11,450 · Pt ▼ $2,138 · Pd ▼ $1,625 Copper Aluminum Steel Scrap — $413.00/mt ▸ Mac...

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