Bridgeport is a port city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with more than 148k residents – as of the 2020 Census. It is the most populous major port and the largest city in the state. Large cities close to Bridgeport are Stratford to the east, New Haven to the northeast, and Fairfield to the southwest.
The city is also known as a ‘Park City’ since most neighborhoods have their own parks. It also is home to the only zoo in the state, Beardley Zoo, and museums such as Discovery Science Center and Planetarium, Barnum Museum, and so many others.
Bridgeport, other than being a major port, has a diverse economy, and a rich history of being an industrial city. It has very many manufacturing facilities, making it one of the best places to sell scrap metal.
We investigated the area, and though there aren't that many scrap metal dealers in the area, the demand for these materials is high and you can sell them at a good price. Most scrap yards have a good reputation and you can be sure to get good service at most of them.
Some of our favorite scrap yards are the following.
Bridgeport Scrap Metals is a reputable dealer in East Side, located on 226 Knowlton Street. The place is open every day, and people love the facility because they offer decent prices for scrap metal. Another good scrap yard around this area is H&C Scrap Metals on 121 Knowlton Street. They are quick, and you don’t have to wait for long to get payments.
If you are in East End, a good scrap metal dealer you can go to are MJ Metal on 337 Smith Street. They only open on Sunday, but they are always available whenever you need their services. Stay away from Surf Metal and Bridgeport Auto Recycling as people don’t like the prices they offer for these materials.
Our favorite "cash for gold places" are East Main Jewelry Pawn on1756 East Main Street, Gold Rush Pawn on Barnum Avenue, and Golden Hill Pawn Shop on 3898 Main Street.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum | $1.42 |
Aluminum Alloy | $1.23 |
Copper | $4.92 |
Brass | $3.80 |
Lead | $1.07 |
Nickel | $8.62 |
Tin | $15.77 |
Zinc | $1.62 |
Last Updated On 2024-11-20
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum 1100 | $0.98 |
Aluminum 3003 | $0.98 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.98 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.70 |
Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $1.32 |
Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.87 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $1.15 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.84 |
Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $2.31 |
Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $2.14 |
Aluminum Radiators | $0.56 |
Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.41 |
Transformers | $0.24 |
Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.31 |
Chrome Wheels | $0.93 |
E.C. Wire | $1.52 |
Litho Sheets | $0.98 |
Mixed Turnings | $0.57 |
MLC Clips | $0.97 |
Aluminum Old Cast | $0.94 |
Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.93 |
Painted Siding | $0.91 |
UBC | $0.97 |
Zorba 90% NF | $0.93 |
Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.71 |
Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.36 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Red Brass | $2.58 |
Yellow Brass | $2.43 |
Brass Rod | $2.37 |
Brass Hair Wire | $2.55 |
Brass Pipe | $2.32 |
Brass Radiators | $1.97 |
Brass Shells | $2.19 |
Brass Turnings | $2.23 |
Bronze | $2.66 |
Bronze Turnings | $1.39 |
Dirty Brass | $1.16 |
Dirty Brass Radiators | $1.16 |
Plumbers Brass | $2.32 |
Semi-Red Brass | $2.35 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $4.31 |
#1 Copper Tubing | $4.02 |
#1 Flashing Copper | $4.02 |
#2 Copper Tubing | $3.79 |
#2/3 Mix Copper | $3.68 |
#3 Copper with Tar | $3.45 |
#3 Roofing Copper | $3.56 |
Dirty Roofing Copper | $3.33 |
Electric Motors - Copper | $2.99 |
Enameled Copper | $3.39 |
Insulated Copper Wire | $3.45 |
Lead Coated Copper | $2.91 |
Silver Plated Copper | $3.68 |
Tin Coated Copper | $3.22 |
Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $3.22 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Lead Batteries | $0.22 |
Lead Shot | $0.51 |
Lead Wheel Weights | $0.32 |
Solid Lead | $0.68 |
Soft Lead | $0.70 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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New Zinc Die Cast | $1.01 |
Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.87 |
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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9ct Gold | $37.33 | $1,161.03 |
14ct Gold | $58.23 | $1,811.22 |
18ct Gold | $74.66 | $2,322.11 |
22ct Gold | $91.18 | $2,836.06 |
24ct Gold | $99.53 | $3,095.83 |
Today's scrap gold price represents the best prices you can get for the different purities of gold. Gold prices can fluctuate a lot and are often negiotable. Do not take the first offer!
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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Palladium | $29.41 | $914.60 |
Platinum | $27.69 | $861.33 |
Silver | $1.01 | $31.34 |
The current prices for scrap silver, palladium and platinum are updated daily. These precious metal scrap prices also fluctuate a lot, but are not as commonly traded as gold. It may a little more work finding a good buyer.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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#1 Bundle | $0.12 |
#1 Busheling | $0.12 |
#1 HMS | $0.09 |
HMS 80/20 | $0.07 |
Sheet Metal | $0.07 |
Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.09 |
Structural Steel | $0.09 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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201 SS | $0.35 |
301 SS | $0.52 |
304 SS Solid | $0.75 |
304 SS Turning | $0.65 |
309 SS | $0.98 |
310 SS | $1.48 |
316 SS Solid | $0.98 |
330 SS | $2.42 |
Today's scrap price for stainless steel is based on the best prices on the market. Stainless steel is very much in demand currently due to it's use in construction and global shortages.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Scrap #1 Prepared | $0.09 |
Scrap #2 Prepared | $0.10 |
Scrap #1 Unprepared | $0.07 |
Scrap #2 Unprepared | $0.08 |
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.08 |
Scrap Cast Iron | $0.12 |
Scrap Dishwashers | $0.08 |
Scrap Dryers | $0.08 |
Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.11 |
Scrap Rebar | $0.25 |
Scrap Washing Machines | $0.08 |
Scrap Water Heaters | $0.08 |
Electronics | Price Per Pound |
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Scrap Back Panels | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Cellphones | |
Scrap Computer Wire | |
Scrap CPU Chips | |
Scrap CRT Monitors | |
Scrap Empty PC Servers | |
Scrap Graphics Cards | |
Scrap Hard Drives | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Hard Drive Boards | |
Scrap Laptops | |
Scrap LCD Monitors | |
Scrap Low Grade Boards | |
Scrap Mainframes | |
Scrap Memory | |
Scrap Mice | |
Scrap Motherboards | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Non-Green PC Boards | |
Scrap PC Boards | |
Scrap PC Tower | |
Scrap Power Supplies | |
Scrap Printers/Fax Machines | |
Scrap Servers | |
Scrap Speakers | |
Scrap Telecom Equipment | Contact local scrap yard |