Pricing & Metals Guide

Any aluminum can that has been emptied of its contents and is free from contamination.

Thin aluminum from house siding, rain gutters, or fascia. It may have paint but must be free of staples, nails, or other contaminants.

Aluminum from window frames, door frames, and structural parts. Must be 6063 series and free of contamination.

Similar to regular extruded aluminum, but may contain small amounts of paint, caulking, weather stripping, dirt, and other materials.

A mix of aluminum alloys. Includes plate, bar, solid pieces, chunks, or machined parts. Must be free of paint, nails, or other contaminants. Miscellaneous aluminum fits in this category.

Similar to regular clip aluminum, but may have small amounts of paint, caulk, or coatings. Made of a mix of aluminum alloys and includes plate, bar, solid pieces, chunks, or machined parts.

Cast is an aluminum alloy that has been poured or “cast” into shape. This can include car parts and other mechanical parts used in aerospace or manufacturing. A higher zinc, copper or magnesium content contributes to the pricing for this type of aluminum.

Thin gauge aluminum sheets. Often with paint on it. Must be free of iron, foil, venetian blinds, castings, hair wire, screen wire, food or beverage containers, radiator shells, airplane sheet, bottle caps, plastic, dirt, and other non-metallic items.

Copper wire that is shiny in its appearance. No contamination in any form. Must be thicker than a pencil lead. (10 Ga.)

Any aluminum beverage container that has been emptied of its contents and is uncontaminated in any form.

Copper that has paint, dirt, solder, corrosion, etc. Insulated copper is not accepted as #2 copper. Can be tubing or wire. Bare wire under pencil lead thickness is accepted.

Insulated copper wire that is 14 gage or thicker (1/14 inch). If wire is stranded, each wire must be 1/14” or thicker. Must have a copper recovery of 70% or more. Most single jacket wire will be classified as #1 wire.

Insulated copper wire smaller than 16 gage (1/16 inch) and has a copper recovery of 50% – 60%. The copper wire may be coated by tin or nickel. Most multiple jacket wire will be classified as #2 wire.

Copper wire that is at least .5” thick with one layer of rubber or plastic insulation. Each wire strand should thicker than the width of a penny. At least 70% recoverable copper.

Brass that has a yellowish look in appearance. Commonly valves, meters, faucets. No contamination. Free of iron, paint, plastic, washers, glass, etc.

Brass that looks reddish in appearance. Has a higher copper content. Commonly valves, meters, faucets. No Contamination. Free of iron, paint, plastic, washers, glass, etc. (78% – 82% Copper)

Brass that comes from sprinkler fixtures. It’s mixture of Brass/Copper & Steel sets it apart from other brass items.

Electric motors & transformers are made of a combination of copper wire and tin. Pricing will depend on the content of each metal.

Wasatch Metal Recycling will accept wheel rims.  NO TIRES please.  Wheels can be aluminum or steel and will be priced accordingly.

Radiators can be made of aluminum, copper, or a mixture of both.  Our expert metal buyers will be able to tell you what you have and pay you accordingly. Make sure it is drained of all liquids though.  

The most common grade of stainless steel, often found in appliances, kitchenware, and other home use. Has a slight magnetic pull but magnet will not stick. For full price, must be free of iron, plastic, rubber, and other contaminants.

This stainless steel grade is more commonly used in high-temperature and industrial applications. Has a slight magnetic pull, but the magnet will not stick. For full price, must be free of iron, plastic, rubber, and other contaminants.

Structural steel scrap including plate, beams, angle, bar stock, tubing, and channel. If pieces are under 5′ long x 2′ wide it is considered prepared and will receive a premium.

HMS scrap steel 1/4 inch or thicker. If pieces are under 5′ long x 2′ wide it is considered prepared and will receive a premium.