Las Vegas is the largest city in Nevada, with a population of over 640,000 residents –as of 2020 Census. It lies on the southern parts of the state, and serves as the capital of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. Cities close to it are Henderson to the south, and North Las Vegas.
As the 26th largest city in the United States, Las Vegas is a popular resort and entertainment city, known for its luxurious casinos, shopping malls, restaurants, nightlife, and gaming places. Notable places in Las Vegas are The Strip, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation, The Mirage, and Bellagio Hotel & Casino.
Other than being an entertainment hub, Las Vegas is also a business center that attracts different business conventions and events. The city’s economy is strong and diversified and you can start any type of business, including selling scrap metal – thanks to an active blue-collar sector.
The scrap metal market is vibrant, even though Nevada scrap metal laws here are more strict than in most US states. Most scrap yards in the city provide good services, and you should expect to get a good offer for your metals during the sale. You can also expect to sell scrap gold, or any other valuables at good prices since there's a lot of gambling that goes on here, on a daily basis.
We reviewed multiple scrap yards in Las Vegas to see the best places to take your materials. Some of the best places you should consider are the following.
SA Recycling is a chain dealer that has four facilities here. One of them is on the central parts of the city on 1701 Western Avenue. The other three are on the north eastern side of Las Vegas, one on 3870 Losee Road, the other on 5850 North Nellis Boulevard, and the other on 2780 North Nellis Boulevard.
Other scrap metal dealers on the on the central parts of the city are Champion Recycling on 3000 Meade Avenue, Las Vegas Recycling on 2915 Sunrise Avenue, and Cash for Junk Cars on NV 89102. We also recommend Nevada State Recycle on 1816 South Industrial Road.
Good places to trade your scrap gold and silver for money would be Sahara Gold and Silver Buyers on 1300 East Sahara Avenue, Gold Buyers At Zaragoza Jewelers on 3680 South Maryland Parkway #144, Rancho Gold & Jewelry on 4590 North Rancho Drive #1, and Waikiki Gold and Silver on 808 South Las Vegas Boulevard.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum | $1.20 |
Aluminum Alloy | $1.08 |
Copper | $4.24 |
Brass | $3.28 |
Lead | $0.94 |
Nickel | $7.21 |
Tin | $13.72 |
Zinc | $1.43 |
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Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum 1100 | $0.83 |
Aluminum 3003 | $0.83 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.83 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.59 |
Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $1.11 |
Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.73 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $0.97 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.71 |
Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $1.94 |
Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $1.80 |
Aluminum Radiators | $0.47 |
Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.35 |
Transformers | $0.20 |
Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.26 |
Chrome Wheels | $0.78 |
E.C. Wire | $1.28 |
Litho Sheets | $0.83 |
Mixed Turnings | $0.48 |
MLC Clips | $0.81 |
Aluminum Old Cast | $0.79 |
Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.78 |
Painted Siding | $0.77 |
UBC | $0.81 |
Zorba 90% NF | $0.78 |
Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.60 |
Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.30 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Red Brass | $2.23 |
Yellow Brass | $2.10 |
Brass Rod | $2.05 |
Brass Hair Wire | $2.20 |
Brass Pipe | $2.00 |
Brass Radiators | $1.70 |
Brass Shells | $1.89 |
Brass Turnings | $1.93 |
Bronze | $2.30 |
Bronze Turnings | $1.20 |
Dirty Brass | $1.00 |
Dirty Brass Radiators | $1.00 |
Plumbers Brass | $2.00 |
Semi-Red Brass | $2.03 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $3.72 |
#1 Copper Tubing | $3.47 |
#1 Flashing Copper | $3.47 |
#2 Copper Tubing | $3.27 |
#2/3 Mix Copper | $3.17 |
#3 Copper with Tar | $2.97 |
#3 Roofing Copper | $3.07 |
Dirty Roofing Copper | $2.87 |
Electric Motors - Copper | $2.58 |
Enameled Copper | $2.92 |
Insulated Copper Wire | $2.97 |
Lead Coated Copper | $2.51 |
Silver Plated Copper | $3.17 |
Tin Coated Copper | $2.77 |
Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $2.77 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Lead Batteries | $0.19 |
Lead Shot | $0.44 |
Lead Wheel Weights | $0.28 |
Solid Lead | $0.59 |
Soft Lead | $0.61 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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New Zinc Die Cast | $0.88 |
Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.76 |
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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9ct Gold | $32.54 | $1,012.09 |
14ct Gold | $50.76 | $1,578.89 |
18ct Gold | $65.08 | $2,024.22 |
22ct Gold | $79.48 | $2,472.25 |
24ct Gold | $86.77 | $2,698.70 |
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 | $22.96 | $714.12 |
Platinum | $23.18 | $721.09 |
Silver | $0.81 | $25.29 |
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 | $0.10 |
#1 Busheling | $0.11 |
#1 HMS | $0.08 |
HMS 80/20 | $0.06 |
Sheet Metal | $0.06 |
Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.08 |
Structural Steel | $0.07 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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201 SS | $0.31 |
301 SS | $0.46 |
304 SS Solid | $0.66 |
304 SS Turning | $0.57 |
309 SS | $0.85 |
310 SS | $1.29 |
316 SS Solid | $0.85 |
330 SS | $2.11 |
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 | $0.06 |
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 |