Cambridge is a city located in northern Boston, Massachusetts. It has an approximate population of 120,000 residents, making it the 4th largest in the state. Other cities close to it include Lynn to the northeast and Quincy to the southeast.
The city is a popular college town since it’s home to two world-class universities – MIT and Havard University. It is also one of the best places to live, thanks to its thriving economy and low employment rate. Initially, the manufacturing sector was the dominant part of the economy, but nowadays, Cambridge is home to numerous businesses in different sectors.
If you want to start selling scrap metal, this is one of the best places to start. Other than manufacturing, sectors such as education, construction, and technology are always looking for these materials on a constant basis. Scrap yards will also buy scrap metals at good prices.
There are not many scrap yards in Cambridge, although the market is vibrant. You can ask around for recommendations, as some of the facilities we found are not reputable. Some of our favorite places we can recommend people to are:
If you are around Ward Two or East Cambridge, a good place to take scrap metal would be Cambridge Recycling Center on 147 Hampshire Street. Although they have days when they don’t open, it’s a recommended place, and they will take most types of scrap metal.
You can also take your materials to Atlas Metals on 475 Columbia Street. The dealer opens every day – except Sundays, and they have friendly and knowledgeable staff. Other places we recommend are J Talewsky & Sons and J & A Used Auto Parts.
Good places to sell gold or silver in Cambridge would be Market Square Jewelers on 1156 Massachusetts Avenue, Pacheco Jewelers on 599 Cambridge Street, and Leo Carroll Jewelers on 1348 Cambridge Street.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum | $1.26 |
Aluminum Alloy | $1.12 |
Copper | $4.42 |
Brass | $3.43 |
Lead | $0.97 |
Nickel | $7.54 |
Tin | $14.34 |
Zinc | $1.50 |
Last Updated On 2024-12-30
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum 1100 | $0.87 |
Aluminum 3003 | $0.87 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.87 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.62 |
Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $1.17 |
Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.77 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $1.02 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.74 |
Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $2.04 |
Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $1.88 |
Aluminum Radiators | $0.49 |
Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.36 |
Transformers | $0.21 |
Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.28 |
Chrome Wheels | $0.82 |
E.C. Wire | $1.34 |
Litho Sheets | $0.87 |
Mixed Turnings | $0.50 |
MLC Clips | $0.85 |
Aluminum Old Cast | $0.83 |
Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.82 |
Painted Siding | $0.80 |
UBC | $0.85 |
Zorba 90% NF | $0.82 |
Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.63 |
Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.31 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Red Brass | $2.33 |
Yellow Brass | $2.19 |
Brass Rod | $2.14 |
Brass Hair Wire | $2.30 |
Brass Pipe | $2.09 |
Brass Radiators | $1.78 |
Brass Shells | $1.98 |
Brass Turnings | $2.02 |
Bronze | $2.40 |
Bronze Turnings | $1.25 |
Dirty Brass | $1.05 |
Dirty Brass Radiators | $1.05 |
Plumbers Brass | $2.09 |
Semi-Red Brass | $2.12 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $3.87 |
#1 Copper Tubing | $3.62 |
#1 Flashing Copper | $3.62 |
#2 Copper Tubing | $3.41 |
#2/3 Mix Copper | $3.31 |
#3 Copper with Tar | $3.10 |
#3 Roofing Copper | $3.20 |
Dirty Roofing Copper | $3.00 |
Electric Motors - Copper | $2.69 |
Enameled Copper | $3.05 |
Insulated Copper Wire | $3.10 |
Lead Coated Copper | $2.61 |
Silver Plated Copper | $3.31 |
Tin Coated Copper | $2.89 |
Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $2.89 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Lead Batteries | $0.20 |
Lead Shot | $0.46 |
Lead Wheel Weights | $0.29 |
Solid Lead | $0.61 |
Soft Lead | $0.63 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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New Zinc Die Cast | $0.93 |
Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.80 |
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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9ct Gold | $33.83 | $1,052.23 |
14ct Gold | $52.77 | $1,641.47 |
18ct Gold | $67.66 | $2,104.47 |
22ct Gold | $82.63 | $2,570.23 |
24ct Gold | $90.20 | $2,805.66 |
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 | $23.97 | $745.52 |
Platinum | $24.33 | $756.82 |
Silver | $0.87 | $26.96 |
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 | $0.11 |
#1 Busheling | $0.11 |
#1 HMS | $0.08 |
HMS 80/20 | $0.07 |
Sheet Metal | $0.06 |
Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.08 |
Structural Steel | $0.08 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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201 SS | $0.32 |
301 SS | $0.48 |
304 SS Solid | $0.68 |
304 SS Turning | $0.59 |
309 SS | $0.89 |
310 SS | $1.34 |
316 SS Solid | $0.89 |
330 SS | $2.19 |
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 | $0.08 |
Scrap #2 Prepared | $0.09 |
Scrap #1 Unprepared | $0.07 |
Scrap #2 Unprepared | $0.07 |
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.07 |
Scrap Cast Iron | $0.11 |
Scrap Dishwashers | $0.07 |
Scrap Dryers | $0.07 |
Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.10 |
Scrap Rebar | $0.22 |
Scrap Washing Machines | $0.07 |
Scrap Water Heaters | $0.07 |
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 |