⚡ Nationwide Plant Shutdown Buyers

Plant Shutdown Scrap Metal Buyers
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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.

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30+ Years Experience
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Sean Rupley
Industrial Scrap Metal Buyer — 25+ Years Experience
ScrapMetalBuyers.com / Industrial Surplus World | Houston, TX | 2,400+ transactions completed
Last updated
August 01, 2026

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.

What We Buy from Plant Shutdowns

We buy every category of industrial metal and equipment. Nothing is too large or too small.

⚡ Copper Scrap

$2.50 – $4.20/lb

Bare bright wire, #1 copper, #2 copper, bus bar, copper transformers, copper pipe and fittings, motor windings, copper tubing. We buy all grades in any quantity.

📈 Inconel & Nickel Alloys

$3.00 – $18.00/lb

Inconel 625, 718, 600, 601. Hastelloy C-276, X, C-22. Monel 400, K-500. Waspaloy, Rene alloys. All forms: bar, plate, sheet, pipe, fittings, turnings, and scrap.

⚖ Stainless Steel

$0.35 – $1.20/lb

304, 316, 310, 317, 321, 347, 410, 17-4 PH, duplex grades. Pipe, fittings, plate, sheet, vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, and process equipment.

⚡ Transformers

$0.25 – $0.85/lb

Dry-type and oil-filled transformers from 5 KVA to 10,000+ KVA. We buy single units and complete substation equipment. High copper content = premium prices.

⚙ Electric Motors

$0.15 – $0.45/lb

All sizes from fractional HP to 10,000+ HP. Copper-wound and aluminum-wound. AC and DC motors. Submersible pumps, VFD drives, and motor control centers (MCCs).

📈 Catalytic Converters

$50 – $800+ each

All makes and models. Platinum, palladium, and rhodium recovery. We buy single units and bulk lots. Immediate cash payment. Best prices in the industry.

💻 Circuit Boards & ITAD

$0.27 – $8.00/lb

Server motherboards, PLC boards, DCS controllers, telecom line cards, industrial control boards. Gold, palladium, and silver recovery. Free shipping for small lots.

📈 Titanium

$2.00 – $8.00/lb

Grade 2, Grade 5 (6Al-4V), Grade 7, Grade 12. Bar, plate, sheet, pipe, fittings, forgings, and machining scrap. Aerospace and industrial grades both accepted.

📈 Tungsten Carbide

$4.00 – $12.00/lb

Inserts, end mills, drill bits, wear parts, mining bits, saw tips, valve seats. All grades and manufacturers. Premium prices for clean, uncontaminated carbide.

📈 Aluminum

$0.35 – $0.85/lb

6061, 7075, 2024, cast aluminum, extrusions, sheet, plate, radiators, heat exchangers. Clean aluminum pays significantly more than mixed or contaminated loads.

⚙ Complete Machinery

Resale + Scrap Value

CNC machines, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, reactors, distillation columns, generators, switchgear, and complete process units.

📈 Specialty Alloys

$1.00 – $25.00/lb

Tantalum, molybdenum, cobalt, Stellite, Incoloy, Nimonic, Rene, Udimet, and other high-temperature alloys from aerospace, chemical, and power generation applications.

Plant Shutdown Scrap Metal Price Guide

Reference prices for July 2026. Call 754-310-2984 for a confirmed quote on your specific materials.

Metal / MaterialGrade / TypeEst. Price RangeNotes
CopperBare Bright Wire$4.00 – $4.20/lbClean, uncoated, unalloyed
Copper#1 Copper$3.60 – $3.90/lbClean pipe, bus bar, uncoated
Copper#2 Copper$3.00 – $3.40/lbSlightly oxidized, mixed
Inconel 625All forms$8.00 – $14.00/lbClean, identified material
Inconel 718All forms$10.00 – $18.00/lbAerospace grade premium
Hastelloy C-276All forms$6.00 – $12.00/lbChemical processing grade
Stainless 304All forms$0.45 – $0.65/lbClean, sorted
Stainless 316All forms$0.55 – $0.80/lbHigher molybdenum content
Titanium Gr. 2All forms$2.00 – $4.00/lbCommercial pure
Titanium Gr. 56Al-4V$4.00 – $8.00/lbAerospace grade
Tungsten CarbideInserts / End Mills$6.00 – $12.00/lbClean, uncontaminated
Aluminum 6061Extrusions / Plate$0.55 – $0.75/lbClean, sorted
TransformersDry-type, all KVA$0.25 – $0.55/lbBased on copper content
Electric MotorsAll HP, copper-wound$0.20 – $0.45/lbCopper-wound pays more
Catalytic ConvertersAll types$50 – $800+ eachPGM 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.

How Our Plant Shutdown Process Works

Simple, fast, and transparent. We handle everything from appraisal to final payment.

1

Call or Submit a Quote Request

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.

2

Free On-Site Appraisal

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.

3

Written Offer Within 24 Hours

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.

4

We Handle All Logistics

Our team coordinates all removal, transportation, and recycling. We work around your shutdown timeline and can handle emergency same-week removals when needed.

5

Same-Day or Wire Payment

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.

6

Site Cleared & Documented

We provide weight tickets, material certifications, and recycling documentation for your records. Full chain-of-custody documentation available for regulated materials.

Industries We Serve — Plant Shutdown Experience

We have handled plant shutdowns across every major industrial sector in the United States.

⚙ Oil & Gas Refineries

  • Crude distillation unit decommissioning
  • Catalytic cracker (FCC) dismantling
  • Heat exchanger and vessel removal
  • Inconel and stainless piping systems
  • Catalytic converter catalyst recovery

⚡ Power Generation

  • Coal plant decommissioning
  • Gas turbine facility closures
  • Transformer and switchgear removal
  • Copper bus bar and cable systems
  • Generator and motor removal

⚖ Chemical & Petrochemical

  • Reactor and vessel decommissioning
  • Hastelloy and Inconel process equipment
  • Distillation column removal
  • Pump and compressor buyout
  • Specialty alloy piping systems

💻 Manufacturing & Automotive

  • CNC machine tool buyout
  • Assembly line equipment removal
  • Robotic welding cell dismantling
  • Copper wiring harness scrap
  • Aluminum casting and stamping scrap

📈 Aerospace & Defense

  • Titanium and Inconel machining scrap
  • Aerospace component buyout
  • Defense electronics and circuit boards
  • Test stand and tooling removal
  • Specialty alloy bar and plate

💻 Data Centers & Telecom

  • Server and networking equipment buyout
  • UPS and battery system removal
  • Copper cable and bus bar
  • Telecom line card and router scrap
  • Complete data center decommissioning

Why Plant Managers Choose ScrapMetalBuyers.com

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.

  • We pay resale value for equipment that has a secondary market — not just scrap weight
  • Free on-site appraisal — no cost, no obligation
  • Written offer within 24 hours of site visit
  • We handle all logistics, transportation, and removal
  • Same-day or next-day wire payment
  • NDA available for confidential plant closures
  • We work around your shutdown timeline
  • Complete weight tickets and recycling documentation
  • 30+ years of industrial surplus experience
  • We buy everything — no cherry-picking

Don't call the scrap yard first. A scrap yard will pay commodity prices for everything. We evaluate for resale value first — and pay accordingly. One phone call could mean tens of thousands of dollars more for your plant shutdown.

📈 Real Plant Shutdown Values

Small manufacturing plant (5,000 sq ft)$15K – $80K
Mid-size industrial facility (50,000 sq ft)$80K – $500K
Chemical or refinery process unit$200K – $2M+
Data center decommissioning$50K – $1M+

Frequently Asked Questions — Plant Shutdown Scrap

Everything you need to know about selling scrap metal from a plant shutdown or industrial decommissioning.

How do I sell scrap metal from a plant shutdown?

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.

What metals do you buy from plant shutdowns?

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.

How much is plant shutdown scrap metal worth?

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.

Do you offer free pickup for plant shutdown scrap?

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.

How long does a plant shutdown scrap buyout take?

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.

Can you handle confidential plant shutdown projects?

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.

Do you buy complete machinery or only scrap metal?

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.

What documentation do you provide for the plant shutdown?

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.

Ready to Sell Your Plant Shutdown Scrap?

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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