Alexandria is a city in the northern regions of the state of Virginia. It is the sixth most populous city (behind Newport News and Richmond) in the state with around 160,000 residents. It is closest to Washington D.C, which is one of the things that influenced the city’s growth.
The city has a rich colonial history, and is popular for being George Washington’s hometown. Notable landmarks include Christ Church, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, and George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Alexandria also attracts nature lovers since it is home to Mt. Vernon.
It is one of the best places to live in Virginia, since its economy is diverse with a low unemployment rate. You can do any type of business here, including selling scrap metal. If you are wondering whether you’ll make a profit in this business, blue-collar sectors such as manufacturers and construction companies are always looking for these materials and will pay good money for them.
And although the city doesn’t have many scrap yards, you can expect to make a living out of buying and selling scrap metal, used auto parts, and scrap gold.
We did investigate the few scrap yards around Alexandria. Here are facilities you can expect to get good services and prices for the metals.
If you live in Alexandria West, the best facility here is Inert Materials and Scrap Metal Drop-Off Facility on 4300 29th Street. Those around Eisenhower East can drive to Jones Point Recycling Center on South Royal Street. You can also take scrap metal to Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling Cente on 3224 Colvin Street.
Those looking to scrap gold or any other valuables should consider going to Alexandria Gold and Silver on 6911 Richmond Highway #100, Gold Works on 1400 King Street, Today’s Cargo on 1102 King Street, or Mystique Jewelers of Old Town Alexandria on 123 South Fairfax Street.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum | $1.19 |
Aluminum Alloy | $1.03 |
Copper | $4.11 |
Brass | $3.17 |
Lead | $0.90 |
Nickel | $7.20 |
Tin | $13.17 |
Zinc | $1.36 |
Last Updated On 2024-11-20
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum 1100 | $0.82 |
Aluminum 3003 | $0.82 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.82 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.58 |
Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $1.11 |
Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.73 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $0.96 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.70 |
Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $1.93 |
Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $1.78 |
Aluminum Radiators | $0.46 |
Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.34 |
Transformers | $0.20 |
Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.26 |
Chrome Wheels | $0.77 |
E.C. Wire | $1.27 |
Litho Sheets | $0.82 |
Mixed Turnings | $0.48 |
MLC Clips | $0.81 |
Aluminum Old Cast | $0.79 |
Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.77 |
Painted Siding | $0.76 |
UBC | $0.81 |
Zorba 90% NF | $0.77 |
Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.59 |
Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.30 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Red Brass | $2.16 |
Yellow Brass | $2.03 |
Brass Rod | $1.98 |
Brass Hair Wire | $2.13 |
Brass Pipe | $1.93 |
Brass Radiators | $1.64 |
Brass Shells | $1.83 |
Brass Turnings | $1.87 |
Bronze | $2.22 |
Bronze Turnings | $1.16 |
Dirty Brass | $0.97 |
Dirty Brass Radiators | $0.97 |
Plumbers Brass | $1.93 |
Semi-Red Brass | $1.96 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $3.60 |
#1 Copper Tubing | $3.36 |
#1 Flashing Copper | $3.36 |
#2 Copper Tubing | $3.17 |
#2/3 Mix Copper | $3.07 |
#3 Copper with Tar | $2.88 |
#3 Roofing Copper | $2.98 |
Dirty Roofing Copper | $2.78 |
Electric Motors - Copper | $2.50 |
Enameled Copper | $2.83 |
Insulated Copper Wire | $2.88 |
Lead Coated Copper | $2.43 |
Silver Plated Copper | $3.07 |
Tin Coated Copper | $2.69 |
Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $2.69 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Lead Batteries | $0.19 |
Lead Shot | $0.42 |
Lead Wheel Weights | $0.27 |
Solid Lead | $0.57 |
Soft Lead | $0.58 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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New Zinc Die Cast | $0.84 |
Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.72 |
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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9ct Gold | $31.18 | $969.69 |
14ct Gold | $48.64 | $1,512.73 |
18ct Gold | $62.35 | $1,939.42 |
22ct Gold | $76.15 | $2,368.67 |
24ct Gold | $83.13 | $2,585.63 |
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 | $24.56 | $763.87 |
Platinum | $23.13 | $719.38 |
Silver | $0.84 | $26.18 |
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 | $0.10 |
#1 HMS | $0.07 |
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 | $0.29 |
301 SS | $0.44 |
304 SS Solid | $0.63 |
304 SS Turning | $0.54 |
309 SS | $0.82 |
310 SS | $1.24 |
316 SS Solid | $0.82 |
330 SS | $2.02 |
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 | $0.06 |
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.07 |
Scrap Cast Iron | $0.10 |
Scrap Dishwashers | $0.07 |
Scrap Dryers | $0.07 |
Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.09 |
Scrap Rebar | $0.21 |
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 |