About Scrapyards.io

Scrapyards.io is a free directory of scrap yards across the United States, paired with current scrap metal price references and a calculator that helps you estimate what your haul is worth before you drive to the yard.

What you'll find here

• Yard listings for every state, with hours, accepted materials, and contact info
• National and per-state price references for 22 common scrap metals
• A garage scrap calculator that estimates a payout range from items you have on hand
• Item pages explaining what each common scrap item is worth and how to prep it

How prices are calculated

We track wholesale spot prices and combine them with reports submitted by users. The estimates shown are a typical retail-yard payout range — usually 50–70% of the underlying spot price. Always call ahead to confirm what your local yard is paying today.

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