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Plant shutdown scrap metal buyers: We buy complete facility contents — copper, Inconel, stainless steel, motors, transformers, catalytic converters, and all industrial metals. Free on-site appraisal, same-day written offer, immediate payment. Nationwide service. Call 754-310-2984.
Closing a facility? We buy everything — copper, Inconel, stainless steel, transformers, motors, catalytic converters, and complete machinery. Free on-site appraisal. Same-day written offer.
Why call us before the scrap yard? A local scrap yard pays commodity prices — $0.10–$0.30/lb for steel, $2–$3/lb for copper. We evaluate everything for resale value first. A piece of equipment worth $50 at a scrap yard may be worth $500–$5,000 to an industrial buyer. We pay the higher of resale or scrap value — and we come to you.
We buy every category of industrial metal and equipment. Nothing is too large or too small.
Reference prices for July 2026. Call 754-310-2984 for a confirmed quote on your specific materials.
| Metal / Material | Grade / Type | Est. Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Bare Bright Wire | $4.00 – $4.20/lb | Clean, uncoated, unalloyed |
| Copper | #1 Copper | $3.60 – $3.90/lb | Clean pipe, bus bar, uncoated |
| Copper | #2 Copper | $3.00 – $3.40/lb | Slightly oxidized, mixed |
| Inconel 625 | All forms | $8.00 – $14.00/lb | Clean, identified material |
| Inconel 718 | All forms | $10.00 – $18.00/lb | Aerospace grade premium |
| Hastelloy C-276 | All forms | $6.00 – $12.00/lb | Chemical processing grade |
| Stainless 304 | All forms | $0.45 – $0.65/lb | Clean, sorted |
| Stainless 316 | All forms | $0.55 – $0.80/lb | Higher molybdenum content |
| Titanium Gr. 2 | All forms | $2.00 – $4.00/lb | Commercial pure |
| Titanium Gr. 5 | 6Al-4V | $4.00 – $8.00/lb | Aerospace grade |
| Tungsten Carbide | Inserts / End Mills | $6.00 – $12.00/lb | Clean, uncontaminated |
| Aluminum 6061 | Extrusions / Plate | $0.55 – $0.75/lb | Clean, sorted |
| Transformers | Dry-type, all KVA | $0.25 – $0.55/lb | Based on copper content |
| Electric Motors | All HP, copper-wound | $0.20 – $0.45/lb | Copper-wound pays more |
| Catalytic Converters | All types | $50 – $800+ each | PGM content determines value |
⚠ Prices are estimates based on current commodity markets (July 2026). Actual prices depend on quantity, condition, and material verification. Call 754-310-2984 for a confirmed quote.
Simple, fast, and transparent. We handle everything from appraisal to final payment.
Call 754-310-2984 or fill out our quote form. Tell us your facility location, approximate metal types and quantities, and your timeline. We respond within 2 hours.
We visit your facility at no cost. Our team walks the plant, identifies all metals and equipment, and evaluates everything for both scrap and resale value.
You receive a detailed written offer itemizing every material category and the price we'll pay. No surprises, no lowball offers after the fact. Offer is binding.
Our team coordinates all removal, transportation, and recycling. We work around your shutdown timeline and can handle emergency same-week removals when needed.
Payment is made on-site upon collection or via wire transfer within 24 hours of removal completion. No waiting 30–60 days for a check.
We provide weight tickets, material certifications, and recycling documentation for your records. Full chain-of-custody documentation available for regulated materials.
We have handled plant shutdowns across every major industrial sector in the United States.
We are not a local scrap yard. We are a nationwide industrial surplus and scrap metal buyer with 30+ years of experience in plant shutdowns.
Everything you need to know about selling scrap metal from a plant shutdown or industrial decommissioning.
Call 754-310-2984 for a free on-site appraisal. We visit your facility, assess all metals and equipment, and provide a written offer within 24 hours. We handle all logistics including transportation and removal. Payment is made on-site or via wire transfer.
We buy all industrial metals: copper wire and bus bar, Inconel and nickel superalloys (Hastelloy, Monel, Waspaloy), stainless steel (all grades), aluminum, titanium, tungsten carbide, transformers, electric motors, catalytic converters, circuit boards, and complete machinery. Nothing is too large or too small.
Value depends on metal type and quantity. A typical industrial plant shutdown can yield $50,000 to $2,000,000+ in total value. Key factors: Inconel and nickel alloys pay $3–$18/lb. Copper pays $2.50–$4/lb. Stainless pays $0.35–$1.20/lb. We also evaluate all equipment for resale value, which can significantly exceed scrap value. Call 754-310-2984 for a free estimate.
Yes — we provide free on-site appraisal and free removal for commercial plant shutdown projects anywhere in the continental United States. We coordinate all logistics and pay on-site or via wire transfer. There is no cost to you for the appraisal or removal.
Small to mid-size plant shutdowns (under 50,000 sq ft) typically complete in 1–5 days. Large industrial facility decommissioning projects may take 2–6 weeks depending on scope. We work around your timeline and can accommodate emergency same-week removals for urgent situations.
Yes. We handle all plant shutdown projects with full confidentiality. We sign NDAs upon request and do not publicize client facility information. Our team is experienced in discreet industrial decommissioning for facilities that require confidential handling of their closure.
Both. We evaluate all equipment for resale value first — a machine worth $50 as scrap may be worth $5,000 to an industrial buyer. We pay the higher of resale or scrap value, maximizing your return from the plant shutdown. We have a nationwide network of industrial equipment buyers.
We provide complete weight tickets for all materials removed, material certifications for specialty alloys, recycling documentation, and chain-of-custody records. All documentation is provided for your environmental compliance and accounting records.
Call Sean directly for a free on-site appraisal. We serve all 50 states and respond within 2 hours. No obligation, no cost.
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ScrapMetalBuyers.com specializes in plant shutdown and facility decommissioning. We buy all metals including copper, Inconel, stainless steel, transformers, motors, catalytic converters, and circuit boards. We provide written offers, handle all logistics, and pay same day. Call 954-488-0700 for a free on-site appraisal.
As shown in our video: ScrapMetalBuyers.com specializes in plant shutdown and facility decommissioning. We buy all metals including copper, Inconel, stainless steel, transformers, motors, catalytic converters, and circuit boards. We provide written offers, handle all logistics, and pay same day. Call 954-488-0700 for a free on-site appraisal.
ScrapMetalBuyers.com specializes in plant shutdown and facility decommissioning. We buy all metals including copper, Inconel, stainless steel, transformers, motors, catalytic converters, and circuit boards. We provide written offers, handle all logistics, and pay same day. Call 954-488-0700 for a free on-site appraisal.
As shown in our video: ScrapMetalBuyers.com specializes in plant shutdown and facility decommissioning. We buy all metals including copper, Inconel, stainless steel, transformers, motors, catalytic converters, and circuit boards. We provide written offers, handle all logistics, and pay same day. Call 954-488-0700 for a free on-site appraisal.
ScrapMetalBuyers.com specializes in plant shutdown and facility decommissioning. We buy all metals including copper, Inconel, stainless steel, transformers, motors, catalytic converters, and circuit boards. We provide written offers, handle all logistics, and pay same day. Call 954-488-0700 for a free on-site appraisal.