Real-Time Rates.
Real Value. Every Time.
At SMI, we do pricing differently. While some yards post scrap metal prices online, we know those numbers can quickly become outdated and misleading. That’s unfair and disappointing for recyclers.
Scrap metal values change daily based on global markets, material grade and local processing costs. Instead of publishing rates that may be inaccurate tomorrow, we give you something you can count on: real-time, load-specific pricing that reflects the true market value of your materials today.
Why We Don’t Post Prices Online
Scrap metal pricing is constantly changing. What your load of scrap metal is worth depends on several factors:
- Global commodity markets – Prices for copper, aluminum, steel, and other metals fluctuate daily.
- Material type and grade – Some scrap metals are worth more than others.
- Local costs – Transportation, handling and processing vary by location.
Why Settle for Outdated Rates?
Instead of following outdated listed prices, SMI’s team evaluates your scrap in real time. It’s the fairest way to ensure you get transparent, competitive payouts.
How Our Pricing Works
When you bring scrap metal to SMI for recycling, you can expect:
Certified scales
for accurate weights
Transparent evaluation
of your specific load
Market-based rates
updated daily
Fair payouts
from small haul to large-scale industrial scrap
This approach means more value for you, whether you’re a homeowner with old household items and aluminum cans or a contractor managing demolition scrap.
Types of Scrap Metals We Recycle Every Day
No matter the scale, our process ensures trust, transparency, and maximum value for every load.
Industrial Scrap Pricing
By-products from manufacturing, cutting or shaping processes. Includes leftover metal from production runs and projects.
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Demolition Scrap Pricing
Generated during demolition or decommissioning projects. Often includes rebar, plate steel, structural beams and shredder feed.
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Junk Car Scrap Pricing
Our shredding process recovers 97% of all the metal within the vehicle and puts more money back into your pocket.
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Public Household Scrap Pricing
Household items such as refrigerators, washers, bicycles and swing sets. Often categorized as “shred” or shredder feed.
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Aluminum Scrap Pricing
Includes beverage cans (UBCs), gutters, cast aluminum and extrusion window/door frames. Aluminum prices fluctuate daily.
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Copper Scrap Pricing
Commonly in the form of bare or insulated wire, flashing, gutters or bus bar. Brass (a copper alloy) is also accepted.
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Stainless Steel Scrap Pricing
Nickel- and chromium-rich stainless steel is highly recyclable. We accept all grades and forms, from solids and turnings to breakage.
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Catalytic Converter Scrap Pricing
Legally removed catalytic converters vary in value based on the amount of precious metals contained within each unit.
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Serving Individuals & Businesses Alike
Whether you are a homeowner with household items or a contractor managing demolition scrap, our process ensures trust, transparency, and maximum value for every load.
Ready to See Exactly What Your Scrap Is Worth?
At SMI, you get real-time pricing, fair payouts, and a trusted recycling partner. Bring your materials to the nearest SMI location.
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