Richmond is the capital city of Virginia located in the central regions of the state. It is the fourth largest city in the state with approximately 230,000 residents. Cities closest to it include Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Hampton.
If you are planning to visit Richmond, you should learn a lot about the American Civil War in the American Civil Way Museum and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. It also home to renowned breweries, food scene, and amusement parks.
Richmond has been an industrial center, with a rich history of iron manufacturing. In recent years, the economy has become diverse, and good for different types of businesses. So starting a scrap metal business here should be a profitable venture, thanks to active blue-collar sectors such as manufacturing, mining, construction, and agriculture.
People buy and sell these materials to scrap yards in the city at very good prices. Just remember to check what the law requires of you before heading out to your preferred dealers to know what is expected of you and scrap yards operate.
Choosing the best scrap yard requires you to check different online reviews and ask for recommendations to know the best places to take your items. Here are a few facilities in Richmond where you can expect to get good services.
If you live in South Richmond, the most recommended place is Smith Iron & Metal on 3000 Bells Road. You can also take scrap metal to United Scrap Metal on Terminal Avenue, and your used auto parts in Roscoe’s Junk Cars on Castlewood Road #101.
Those living in Davee Gardens can go to Sims Metal on 3220 Deepwater Terminal Road. If you are around Broad Rock, Richmond Recycling on 2500 Decatur Street is the most recommended place. Those who want to scrap a vehicle can take it to Dominion Salvage on 607 Dinwiddie Avenue or Roscoe’s Junk Cars on 925 East 4th Street.
Two of the most recommended cash for gold places in Richmond are Golden Goat on 2203 Brook Road and Richmond Pawn on 6838 Midlothian Turnpike.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum | $1.19 |
Aluminum Alloy | $1.03 |
Copper | $4.11 |
Brass | $3.18 |
Lead | $0.90 |
Nickel | $7.20 |
Tin | $13.18 |
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 | $1.79 |
Aluminum Radiators | $0.46 |
Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.35 |
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) | $0.60 |
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 | $1.94 |
Brass Radiators | $1.65 |
Brass Shells | $1.83 |
Brass Turnings | $1.87 |
Bronze | $2.23 |
Bronze Turnings | $1.16 |
Dirty Brass | $0.97 |
Dirty Brass Radiators | $0.97 |
Plumbers Brass | $1.94 |
Semi-Red Brass | $1.97 |
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 | $2.79 |
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 | $31.20 | $970.56 |
14ct Gold | $48.68 | $1,514.08 |
18ct Gold | $62.41 | $1,941.16 |
22ct Gold | $76.22 | $2,370.79 |
24ct Gold | $83.20 | $2,587.94 |
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 | $24.58 | $764.56 |
Platinum | $23.15 | $720.02 |
Silver | $0.84 | $26.20 |
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 |