New York Scrap Metal Prices - USA

The state of New York is one of the most populous states in the country with close to 21 million residents, of which most live in the namesake New York City metropolitan area. This state has a lot going for it. Obviously New York City is the highlight of this state, but also the rest of New York State has a lot of interesting things.

The economy in this state is also very diverse, with a lot of different sectors being big here. Tourism is big in the big apple as well as all kinds of different sectors from real estate to professional services to manufacturing. The state and especially the main city keep on growing too, so there's a huge demand on metals as well. So selling scrap metal can be very profitable here.

Before we talk about the scrap yards in New York State, we need to make sure that you are aware of one of the most important parts of the scrap metal industry. Regardless of whether you are a beginner or someone with more experience in the scrap metal industry, understanding the basic laws is very important. We have been through the scrap metal laws and regulations for New York so that we can provide you with a summary.

Let us begin with the most important piece of information that actually applies to every state in the US not just to New York: bring ID. It seems so obvious, but we have spoken many scrappers who forgot to take ID their first time at the scrap yard. The scrap will then keep a copy of your ID on record with the details of the transaction for at least two years. This will include a description and photo of the material. They are also required to have a description of the vehicle that you arrive in with the license plate number.

Best Scrap Yards in New York

Now that you are aware of the basics let us look at some of the best scrap yards in New York. The only place to start is New York City, the largest city in the whole of the US. From our research, we found five scrap yards that stand out as the best in the whole city. Scrap Yard NYC, Sims Metal Management, All city Recycling, Irving Rubber and Metal Co and CCC Scrap Metal and Copper. Any of these scrap yards offer amazing service and great prices.

If you operate in or around Buffalo, the scrap yards that we recommend are Metalico Buffalo, Niagara Metals and R&R Salavage Inc. These three scrap yards offer competitive prices and have helpful staff. For those in Rochester the scrap yards that we recommend are Metalico Rochester and Ben Weitsman. Both excellent yards with great prices and staff. If you need information on scrap yards in another part of New York State feel free to get in touch.

We also have a list of current scrap metal prices and scrap yards for the following cities:

And if you live in New York, but close to Pennsylvania then it can pay to drive there. Prices may be higher there, so check out the latest scrap metal prices in Pennsylvania too, before you get in the car.