Oklahoma Scrap Metal Prices - USA

The Sooner State is a South Central state that gets its name from the Choctaw language. It means red man and that's why Oklahoma is also known as Land of the Red man.

Oklahoma has a diverse economy that's mainly based on blue collar activities like natural gas, oil and agriculture. But nonetheless newer industries like aviation and biotechnology also play a big role in this state. All of these explain why scrap metal selling can make a good business in this state.

But before you start to sell scrap metal to make some extra money in Oklahoma, let us tell you a bit about the scrap metal laws in this state. With scrap metal theft peaking a few years ago, there are more regulations than ever for both buying and selling scrap metal. It is crucial that you learn the basics before heading to the scrap yard. Oklahoma is pretty average taking into consideration all the other states.

We have been through all the laws and made a summary of everything that you need to know when selling scrap metal in Oklahoma. Scrap yards will be happy to help with the rest. First thing to remember is to always bring ID! This is the biggest mistake that newcomers make. You will not be able to sell scrap anywhere in the US without your ID.

Scrap yards in Oklahoma are also required to keep a copy of your ID on record as well as photographs of you at the time of the transaction and the material sold. This will all be kept on record for at least one year. If you transaction exceeds $20, the scrap yard must pay you by check. To help law enforcement catch thieves, they have the power to tag and hold any material sold to a scrap yard.

This is everything that you need to know before heading to the scrapyard in Oklahoma.

Best Scrap Yards in Oklahoma

Let's go through some of our favorite scrap yards. For the those around the Oklahoma city area our picks for the best scrap yards are: AI's Metal Recycling and Recycler of Oklahoma. Both great choices.

Anyone in or around Tulsa be sure to check out CMC Recycling and Frailey's recycling. There are by far the best two scrap yards in Tulsa with amazing prices and customer services.

We also have a list of scrap metal prices and scrap yards for Norman and Broken Arrow.

Oklahoma is a large state that has borders with six other states. If you live close to one of those borders then it's possible that you can get a better price accross the border.

Please check the prices and local state laws for scrap metal in the Panhandle region with the links below:

• Colorado
• Kansas
• Missouri
• Arkansas
• Texas
• New Mexico