Kentucky Scrap Metal Prices - USA

Kentucky is a Southeastern state also known as the Bluegrass State. It's very diverse - being known for the world's longest cave system, but at the same time having a very diverse culture as well as a long history of settlements. If you're living in this state you know this is a state of hard workers - lots of manufacturing and a can-do mentality. Lots of people looking to make some extra cash and scrap metal is in demand here and will generate good money.

Before starting your career in selling scrap metals it is hugely important to know what laws and regulations you must comply with. So many beginners that we have worked with underestimate the complexity of the regulations that they must follow and end up not being able to make a sale or being shocked at having to wait for a payment by check.

Kentucky has some laws that are great for fighting scrap metal theft but are not too invasive. We have been through all the details and summarized everything you need to know before leaving the house.

First thing to note is that all Kentucky scrap yards are required to keep records of all transactions for at least two years. So do not forget your ID or you will not be able to complete the transaction. In their records, the scrap yard will keep a copy of your ID, video footage of the whole transaction, your picture at the time of sale and photographs and description of the vehicle that you arrive in. Once a transaction is complete a scrap yard is required to keep all material for at least 3 days before processing it. This is another layer of defense against theft in the scrap metal industry.

Now the you know the basic laws let's take a look at the scrap yards in Kentucky. Let us start with Kentucky's largest city, Louisville. From our research the scrap yards that we recommend are: Isa Recycling LLC and River Metals Recycling. These have the best service and best scrap metal prices.

Next we took a look at Lexington. Our research showed that the most reliable scrap yards are: Baker Iron & Metal Co and Blue Grass Auto Parts Inc. For those from Bowling Green, Owensboro or any where else in Kentucky contact us for more info on the best scrap yards.