The scrap metal industry can seem complex and hard to get into when you first get into it. And we should know - we have helped hundreds of people have success on their journey to making money (and in some cases a living) from buying and selling scrap metal. Something that is a trend among newcomers is to ask about sourcing materials, getting the best prices and making connections with the industry. While these are all great questions, there is something equally as important that we rarely get asked but always cover. What laws govern the sale of scrap metals in your state? Scrap metal laws have gotten much stricter over the past 25 years and each state in the US has it's own laws. Some are incredibly strict, while others can be very lenient.
Wyoming is definitely one of the more lenient states. We have been through the laws that govern buying and selling scrap metal in Wyoming and summarized the basics that you need to know before heading to the scrap yard. Firstly, take your ID! You will need to show a valid ID everywhere in US so also in Wyoming. Surprisingly, Wyoming does not require records for the majority of sales (although many scrap yards do keep them). Scrap yards are only required to keep records on the sale of vehicles. These records must be kept for 3 years.
Now that we have been through the laws, let's take a look at some of our favorite scrap yards in Wyoming. Starting with Wyoming's largest city and capital, Cheyenne. Our research has show that the best scrap yard in Cheyenne is Wyoming Salvage Co. These guys offer amazing customer service and have the best prices around. If you are operating in a different part of the country and need to find that latest scrap prices and/or regulations then check out our page on scrap metal prices in the USA.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum | $1.09 |
Aluminum Alloy | $0.96 |
Copper | $3.87 |
Brass | $3.00 |
Lead | $0.89 |
Nickel | $6.75 |
Tin | $12.38 |
Zinc | $1.31 |
Last Updated On 2024-12-09
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum 1100 | $0.75 |
Aluminum 3003 | $0.75 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.75 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.54 |
Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $1.02 |
Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.67 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $0.88 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.64 |
Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $1.77 |
Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $1.64 |
Aluminum Radiators | $0.43 |
Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.32 |
Transformers | $0.19 |
Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.24 |
Chrome Wheels | $0.71 |
E.C. Wire | $1.17 |
Litho Sheets | $0.75 |
Mixed Turnings | $0.44 |
MLC Clips | $0.74 |
Aluminum Old Cast | $0.72 |
Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.71 |
Painted Siding | $0.70 |
UBC | $0.74 |
Zorba 90% NF | $0.71 |
Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.55 |
Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.27 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Red Brass | $2.04 |
Yellow Brass | $1.92 |
Brass Rod | $1.87 |
Brass Hair Wire | $2.01 |
Brass Pipe | $1.83 |
Brass Radiators | $1.55 |
Brass Shells | $1.73 |
Brass Turnings | $1.76 |
Bronze | $2.10 |
Bronze Turnings | $1.10 |
Dirty Brass | $0.91 |
Dirty Brass Radiators | $0.91 |
Plumbers Brass | $1.83 |
Semi-Red Brass | $1.85 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $3.39 |
#1 Copper Tubing | $3.16 |
#1 Flashing Copper | $3.16 |
#2 Copper Tubing | $2.98 |
#2/3 Mix Copper | $2.89 |
#3 Copper with Tar | $2.71 |
#3 Roofing Copper | $2.80 |
Dirty Roofing Copper | $2.62 |
Electric Motors - Copper | $2.35 |
Enameled Copper | $2.66 |
Insulated Copper Wire | $2.71 |
Lead Coated Copper | $2.29 |
Silver Plated Copper | $2.89 |
Tin Coated Copper | $2.53 |
Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $2.53 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Lead Batteries | $0.18 |
Lead Shot | $0.42 |
Lead Wheel Weights | $0.27 |
Solid Lead | $0.56 |
Soft Lead | $0.58 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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New Zinc Die Cast | $0.81 |
Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.70 |
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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9ct Gold | $29.07 | $904.24 |
14ct Gold | $45.35 | $1,410.63 |
18ct Gold | $58.15 | $1,808.52 |
22ct Gold | $71.01 | $2,208.77 |
24ct Gold | $77.52 | $2,411.10 |
In the table above you'll find today's scrap gold price for the different purities of gold. Scrap gold prices (as well as scrap prices for other precious metals) are usually set in troy ounces.
One troy ounce (Oz) is equal to around 31.1 grams.
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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Palladium | $21.33 | $663.38 |
Platinum | $20.65 | $642.16 |
Silver | $0.78 | $24.11 |
Above are today's scrap prices for silver, palladium and platinum.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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#1 Bundle | $0.09 |
#1 Busheling | $0.09 |
#1 HMS | $0.07 |
HMS 80/20 | $0.06 |
Sheet Metal | $0.05 |
Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.07 |
Structural Steel | $0.07 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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201 SS | $0.27 |
301 SS | $0.41 |
304 SS Solid | $0.58 |
304 SS Turning | $0.50 |
309 SS | $0.76 |
310 SS | $1.15 |
316 SS Solid | $0.76 |
330 SS | $1.87 |
Above are today's prices for stainless steel. Stainless steel is very much in demand currently due to it's use in construction.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Scrap #1 Prepared | $0.07 |
Scrap #2 Prepared | $0.08 |
Scrap #1 Unprepared | $0.06 |
Scrap #2 Unprepared | $0.06 |
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.06 |
Scrap Cast Iron | $0.10 |
Scrap Dishwashers | $0.06 |
Scrap Dryers | $0.06 |
Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.09 |
Scrap Rebar | $0.19 |
Scrap Washing Machines | $0.06 |
Scrap Water Heaters | $0.06 |
Electronics | Price Per Pound |
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Scrap Back Panels | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Cellphones | |
Scrap Computer Wire | |
Scrap CPU Chips | |
Scrap CRT Monitors | |
Scrap Empty PC Servers | |
Scrap Graphics Cards | |
Scrap Hard Drives | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Hard Drive Boards | |
Scrap Laptops | |
Scrap LCD Monitors | |
Scrap Low Grade Boards | |
Scrap Mainframes | |
Scrap Memory | |
Scrap Mice | |
Scrap Motherboards | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Non-Green PC Boards | |
Scrap PC Boards | |
Scrap PC Tower | |
Scrap Power Supplies | |
Scrap Printers/Fax Machines | |
Scrap Servers | |
Scrap Speakers | |
Scrap Telecom Equipment | Contact local scrap yard |