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January 2, 2025

How does Scrap Metal Recycling Work?

If you follow this blog, you’ve noticed that we spend a lot of time talking about scrapping, scrap metal prices, how to earn the most money […]
December 19, 2024

Get Paid in the New Year!

Happy New Year, scrappers! 2024 is almost over, and we’re looking forward to being your #1 recycling center in 2025. We know there are plenty of […]
November 25, 2024
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Jingle All the Way to Smith Iron & Metal for Extra Holiday Cash!

The holidays are here, and while they’re a time for joy and togetherness, they can also put a strain on your wallet. If you’re looking for […]
October 22, 2024
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Fall Scrapper’s Guide

Leaves are falling, but the prices for scrap Smith Iron & Metal aren’t! As fall sets in and we begin to prepare for the holidays, many […]
September 23, 2024
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Top 5 Items You Didn’t Know You Could Scrap for Cash in Richmond

Richmonders, are you sitting on a potential goldmine without even realizing it? We’re not talking about buried treasure but rather those everyday items cluttering up your […]
August 19, 2024

2024 Scrap Copper Prices: What’s Driving the Market in Richmond?

If you’ve got scrap copper in Richmond, you’ve probably wondered, “What’s it worth today?” At Smith Iron & Metal, Richmond’s oldest scrap yard, we get this […]
July 1, 2024
Get Paid This Summer

Get Paid this Summer

Summer of 2024 is in full swing here, and the heat is here to stay for a long while! If you’re looking for some extra cash […]
February 26, 2024
Spring Cleaning

Turn Spring Cleaning Trash into Cash! 

Spring is right around the corner here in Richmond, so it’s almost time for spring cleaning! But before you haul all that clutter to the curb, […]
January 22, 2024

Turn Your Scrap into Cold Hard Cash at Smith Iron & Metal This Winter!

As the snow falls and days shorten, your thoughts might turn to cozy fireplaces and hot cocoa. But before you hibernate entirely, there’s a pile of […]