Wilmington is the 8th largest city – behind Cary- in North Carolina with a population of about 115, 000 residents. It lies in the southern parts of the state in New Hannover County. Fayetteville is the closest city to it, and lies on its northwest.
The city attracts families who would love to experience a dense suburban feel. It has a rich history, with the most notable attraction being The Battleship North Carolina. Hence, it’s a good place to visit and relax in.
Wilmington has a strong economy that revolves around blue-collar sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and mining. Which is why selling scrap metal can be a profitable business in the city.
There are many scrap metal dealers here, but not all have a good reputation. So, it would help if you can ask for recommendations from people around to know the best place to take your materials and sell them at a good price.
We took some time to review the scrap yards in Wilmington. Some of the places we can recommend are next.
If you live in the western parts of the city, Southern Metals Recycling on 13 Wright Street is a highly recommended place. You can also take your materials to Horton Iron & Metal Company on 2216 US-421, or AIC Recycling on 9733 Blackwell Road Southeast #8519.
Good places in the north Wilmington would be Wall Recycling Wilmington on 5300 US-421 and Boat Recyclers of Wilmington on 2959 North Kerr Avenue.
If you want to scrap a vehicle, we recommend Cape Fear Pick N Pull on 2829 US-421, Port City Auto Parts on 1720 North 23rd Street, and Leland Auto Salvage.
Commendable cash for gold dealers in the city would be JewelRecycle on 1113 Military Cutoff Road Suite, Wilmington Silver and Gold Refinery on 4902 Market Street, NC Coin Buyer on 1900 Eastwood Road, and National Pawn and Jewelry 23 on 5030 Market Street.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
---|---|
Aluminum | $1.08 |
Aluminum Alloy | $0.97 |
Copper | $3.82 |
Brass | $2.96 |
Lead | $0.84 |
Nickel | $6.49 |
Tin | $12.35 |
Zinc | $1.28 |
Last Updated On 2024-12-21
Metal | Price Per Pound |
---|---|
Aluminum 1100 | $0.74 |
Aluminum 3003 | $0.74 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.74 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.53 |
Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $1.00 |
Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.66 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $0.87 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.64 |
Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $1.75 |
Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $1.62 |
Aluminum Radiators | $0.42 |
Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.31 |
Transformers | $0.18 |
Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.24 |
Chrome Wheels | $0.70 |
E.C. Wire | $1.15 |
Litho Sheets | $0.74 |
Mixed Turnings | $0.43 |
MLC Clips | $0.73 |
Aluminum Old Cast | $0.71 |
Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.70 |
Painted Siding | $0.69 |
UBC | $0.73 |
Zorba 90% NF | $0.70 |
Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.54 |
Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.27 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
---|---|
Red Brass | $2.01 |
Yellow Brass | $1.89 |
Brass Rod | $1.85 |
Brass Hair Wire | $1.98 |
Brass Pipe | $1.80 |
Brass Radiators | $1.53 |
Brass Shells | $1.70 |
Brass Turnings | $1.74 |
Bronze | $2.07 |
Bronze Turnings | $1.08 |
Dirty Brass | $0.90 |
Dirty Brass Radiators | $0.90 |
Plumbers Brass | $1.80 |
Semi-Red Brass | $1.83 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
---|---|
#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $3.34 |
#1 Copper Tubing | $3.12 |
#1 Flashing Copper | $3.12 |
#2 Copper Tubing | $2.94 |
#2/3 Mix Copper | $2.85 |
#3 Copper with Tar | $2.68 |
#3 Roofing Copper | $2.77 |
Dirty Roofing Copper | $2.59 |
Electric Motors - Copper | $2.32 |
Enameled Copper | $2.63 |
Insulated Copper Wire | $2.68 |
Lead Coated Copper | $2.26 |
Silver Plated Copper | $2.85 |
Tin Coated Copper | $2.50 |
Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $2.50 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
---|---|
Lead Batteries | $0.18 |
Lead Shot | $0.40 |
Lead Wheel Weights | $0.26 |
Solid Lead | $0.53 |
Soft Lead | $0.55 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
---|---|
New Zinc Die Cast | $0.80 |
Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.69 |
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
---|---|---|
9ct Gold | $29.30 | $911.22 |
14ct Gold | $45.70 | $1,421.52 |
18ct Gold | $58.59 | $1,822.47 |
22ct Gold | $71.56 | $2,225.85 |
24ct Gold | $78.12 | $2,429.73 |
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 |
---|---|---|
Palladium | $20.67 | $642.95 |
Platinum | $20.87 | $649.23 |
Silver | $0.73 | $22.77 |
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 |
---|---|
#1 Bundle | $0.09 |
#1 Busheling | $0.09 |
#1 HMS | $0.07 |
HMS 80/20 | $0.06 |
Sheet Metal | $0.05 |
Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.07 |
Structural Steel | $0.07 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
---|---|
201 SS | $0.28 |
301 SS | $0.41 |
304 SS Solid | $0.59 |
304 SS Turning | $0.51 |
309 SS | $0.77 |
310 SS | $1.17 |
316 SS Solid | $0.77 |
330 SS | $1.90 |
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 |
---|---|
Scrap #1 Prepared | $0.07 |
Scrap #2 Prepared | $0.08 |
Scrap #1 Unprepared | $0.06 |
Scrap #2 Unprepared | $0.06 |
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.06 |
Scrap Cast Iron | $0.10 |
Scrap Dishwashers | $0.06 |
Scrap Dryers | $0.06 |
Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.09 |
Scrap Rebar | $0.19 |
Scrap Washing Machines | $0.06 |
Scrap Water Heaters | $0.06 |
Electronics | Price Per Pound |
---|---|
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 |