The scrap metal industry can seem complex and hard to get into when you first get in to it. We have helps hundreds of people have success on their journey to making money (and in some cases a living) from buying and selling scrap metal. Something that is a trend among newcomers is to ask about sourcing materials, getting the best prices and making connections with the industry. While these are all great questions and it is important to gain the knowledge of them, there is something equally as important that we rarely get asked but always cover. What laws govern the sale of scrap metal in your state. Scrap metal laws have gotten much stricter over the past 25 years and each state in the US has own laws. Some incredibly strict other very lenient.
Wyoming is definitely one of the more lenient states. We have been through the laws for buying and selling scrap metal in Wyoming and summarized the basics that you need to know before heading to the scrap yard. Firstly, take ID you will need to show a valid ID everywhere in US even Wyoming. Surprising Wyoming does not require records for the majority of sales (although many scrap yards do keep them). Scrap yards are only required to keep records on the sale of vehicles. These records must be kept for 3 years.
Now that we have been through the laws let's take a look at some of our favorite scrap yards in Wyoming. Starting with Wyoming's largest city and capital, Cheyenne. Our research has show that the best scrap yard in Cheyenne is Wyoming Salvage Co. These guys offer amazing customer service and have the best prices around. If you are operating in a different part of the state and need help finding a good scrap yard contact us.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum | $1.05 |
Aluminum Alloy | $0.86 |
Copper | $4.26 |
Brass | $3.24 |
Lead | $0.92 |
Nickel | $7.30 |
Tin | $12.83 |
Zinc | $1.27 |
Steel Scrap | $0.19 |
Steel Rebar | $0.29 |
Last Updated On 2021-04-22
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Scrap #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $1.47 |
Scrap #1 Copper Tubing | $1.65 |
Scrap #1 Flashing Copper | $3.13 |
Scrap #2 Copper Tubing | $1.86 |
Scrap #2/3 Mix Copper | $3.97 |
Scrap #3 Copper with Tar | $6.66 |
Scrap #3 Roofing Copper | $2.69 |
Scrap Aluminum Cans | $2.77 |
Scrap Aluminum Copper Radiators | $4.23 |
Scrap Aluminum Siding | $3.07 |
Scrap Aluminum Extrusion | $2.93 |
Scrap Aluminum Extrusion w/ Attachments | $4.79 |
Scrap Aluminum Thermopane | $3.84 |
Scrap Aluminum Copper Cutoffs | $2.25 |
Scrap Aluminum 6061 | $1.43 |
Scrap Aluminum 6063 | $3.32 |
Scrap Aluminum New Cast | $3.38 |
Scrap Aluminum Old Cast | $2.88 |
Scrap Aluminum Old Sheet | $1.86 |
Scrap Aluminum Wheels Clean | $3.68 |
Scrap Aluminum Wheels w/ Attachments | $2.46 |
Scrap Aluminum Turnings | $3.88 |
Scrap Aluminum Breakage | $3.65 |
Scrap Aluminum Shavings | $3.75 |
Scrap Aluminum Boat | $3.45 |
Scrap Aluminum Bumpers | $2.23 |
Scrap Aluminum Clips | $4.54 |
Scrap Aluminum Copper Coil | $3.98 |
Scrap Aluminum Diesel Tank | $2.55 |
Scrap Aluminum Engine Block | $1.13 |
Scrap Aluminum Litho | $3.26 |
Scrap Aluminum Radiators | $2.58 |
Scrap Aluminum Rims | $3.99 |
Scrap Aluminum Wire | $2.89 |
Scrap Aluminum Transformers | $3.54 |
Scrap Ballasts | $4.48 |
Scrap Brass (Red) | $3.30 |
Scrap Brass (Yellow) | $2.93 |
Scrap Brass Rod | $1.45 |
Scrap Brass Hair Wire | $1.13 |
Scrap Brass Pipe | $2.74 |
Scrap Brass Radiators | $2.89 |
Scrap Brass Shells | $2.56 |
Scrap Brass Turnings | $3.37 |
Scrap Bronze | $3.53 |
Scrap Bronze Turnings | $2.15 |
Scrap Car/Truck Batteries | $2.32 |
Scrap Catalytic Converters | $2.06 |
Scrap Christmas Lights | $1.60 |
Scrap Cast Aluminum | $1.36 |
Scrap Carbide | $3.56 |
Scrap CATV Wire | $2.34 |
Scrap Circuit Breakers | $2.54 |
Scrap Cobalt | $3.32 |
Scrap Communications Wire | $2.58 |
Scrap Compressors | $2.73 |
Scrap Clean ACR | $3.81 |
Scrap Clean Aluminum Wire | $3.59 |
Scrap Dirty ACR | $2.81 |
Scrap Dirty Aluminum Extrusion | $2.08 |
Scrap Dirty Aluminum Radiators | $2.03 |
Scrap Dirty Aluminum Turnings | $3.15 |
Scrap Dirty Brass | $1.20 |
Scrap Dirty Brass Radiators | $1.38 |
Scrap Dirty Roofing Copper | $3.96 |
Scrap Double Insulated Cable | $3.41 |
Scrap EC Wire | $2.34 |
Scrap Electric Motors - Aluminum | $2.84 |
Scrap Electric Motors - Copper | $2.66 |
Scrap Elevator Wire | $2.80 |
Scrap Enameled Copper | $2.31 |
Scrap Forktruck Battery | $2.65 |
Scrap F 75 | $2.70 |
Scrap Fire Wire | $3.88 |
Scrap Gold | $1.65 |
Scrap Hastelloy Solids | $3.31 |
Scrap Hastelloy Turnings | $2.67 |
Scrap Heliax Wire | $1.48 |
Scrap Inconel | $2.96 |
Scrap Inconel 792 | $1.00 |
Scrap Inconel 800 | $4.67 |
Scrap Inconel 825 | $4.77 |
Scrap Insulated Aluminum Wire | $1.54 |
Scrap Insulated Copper Wire | $1.25 |
Scrap Insulated Steel BX | $2.31 |
Scrap Lead Batteries | $3.38 |
Scrap Lead Coated Copper | $2.80 |
Scrap Lead Shot | $2.97 |
Scrap Lead Wheel Weights | $1.73 |
Scrap MarM247 | $1.09 |
Scrap Monel | $1.31 |
Scrap Nickel | $1.37 |
Scrap Non Magnetic Stainless Steel | $2.67 |
Scrap Painted Aluminum | $2.68 |
Scrap Plumbers Brass | $1.31 |
Scrap Prepared Aluminum | $1.35 |
Scrap Pewter | $1.55 |
Scrap Platinum | $4.76 |
Scrap Romex Wire | $2.58 |
Scrap Sealed Units | $5.80 |
Scrap Silver Plated Copper | $2.14 |
Scrap Semi-Red Brass | $3.95 |
Scrap Silver | $3.11 |
Scrap Solid Core Heliax | $3.63 |
Scrap Stainless Steel | $3.68 |
Scrap Stainless Steel Heatsinks | $4.54 |
Scrap Stainless Steel Sinks | $1.27 |
Scrap Stainless Turnings | $3.41 |
Scrap Starters | $1.12 |
Scrap Steel Case Batteries | $2.12 |
Scrap THHN Wire | $2.95 |
Scrap Tin Coated Copper | $2.45 |
Scrap Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $3.23 |
Scrap Titanium 6-4 Clips | $3.51 |
Scrap T-1,4,5,15 | $3.88 |
Scrap Tantalum (Air-Vac melt) | $2.08 |
Scrap Tungsten | $3.04 |
Scrap Tungsten Carbide | $3.42 |
Scrap Wiring Harness | $2.22 |
In the table below you'll find today's scrap gold price for the different purities of gold.
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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9ct Gold | $21.08 | $655.63 |
14ct Gold | $32.88 | $1,022.81 |
18ct Gold | $42.16 | $1,311.30 |
22ct Gold | $51.49 | $1,601.52 |
24ct Gold | $56.21 | $1,748.21 |
Below are today's scrap prices for silver, palladium and platinum.
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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Palladium | $65.60 | $2,040.29 |
Platinum | $28.00 | $870.96 |
Silver | $0.69 | $21.34 |
Precious metal prices are usually set in troy ounces. One troy ounce (Oz) is equal to around 31.1 grams.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Scrap #1 Prepared | $3.36 |
Scrap #2 Prepared | $1.87 |
Scrap #1 Unprepared | $3.94 |
Scrap #2 Unprepared | $1.32 |
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $1.12 |
Scrap Busheling | $2.86 |
Scrap Cast Iron | $2.99 |
Scrap Dishwashers | $1.48 |
Scrap Dryers | $3.80 |
Scrap Oversize Torch | $2.31 |
Scrap Rebar | $2.24 |
Scrap Washing Machines | $3.00 |
Scrap Water Heaters | $3.45 |
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 |