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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 […]
September 15, 2023
Scrap Metal Pricing Factors

Scrap Metal Pricing Factors

“How much are you paying for my metal today?” It’s the most commonly asked question we get, and for good reason – you want to know […]
July 23, 2023
Sell Scrap

How Easy is it to Sell Scrap?

Just how easy is it to sell scrap? People tell us all the time that they’ve never stopped in before… just because they don’t know how […]
February 15, 2023

Home Improvement and Scrapping

As interest rates have soared, home improvement projects have become incredibly popular. It’s a great time to search for scrap! Home Improvement projects can be a […]
July 29, 2022

Tools of the Trade: The Magnet!

The Magnet If you’re serious about scrap, you should consider some serious tools. However, not every tool costs an arm and a leg! One of your […]
June 27, 2022

Can You Scrap Full-Time?

Most of our customers are part time scrappers. They know how easy it is to get some extra cash at Smith Iron & Metal, so they […]