Non-Ferrous Scrap

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High-value scrap metals that do not contain iron, such as copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel.

Non-ferrous materials are the primary profit drivers for a scrap yard. Unlike ferrous iron, these metals are generally corrosion-resistant and highly conductive. They are sorted, tested with XRF analyzers, and weighed with high-precision platform scales to ensure optimal pricing based on purity and alloy chemistry.

Common Examples

• The yard’s profitability hinges on the non-ferrous scrap stream, particularly the high-purity copper wiring and aluminum extrusions collected from demo sites.
• Always separate your non-ferrous scrap from iron piles to ensure you receive the correct, higher commodity pricing tier.