01
Identify the material
Photograph unknown scrap, compare likely matches, and check practical sorting guidance before you mix the load.
Know what your scrap is worth before you sell it.
Identify material. Build the load. Compare price sources. Walk into the yard with a plan.
Start with the core tools—no account required.
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METAL IDENTIFIER
Scan scrap. Know what you have.
Use a photo and ScrapSmith’s material database to narrow the match before you head to the yard.
Likely family
Copper
Verify grade and cleanliness
Identify unknown metal
Estimate your load
Compare nearby options
Learn from every ticket
From the pile to the payout.
ScrapSmith brings the whole trip into one practical workflow, built around the way real scrappers work.
02
Build the load
Add materials, weights, and editable prices. Keep a running total so you can see which part of the load matters most.
03
Choose the yard
Find nearby scrap yards and understand whether a displayed price is an estimate, a community report, or an official yard price.
04
Learn from the sale
With account features, turn accepted tickets into a private earnings record, a payout comparison, and better community pricing.
A price without a source isn’t a ScrapSmith price.
Every number should tell you where it came from, where it applies, and when it was last updated.
| Source | What it means | Access |
|---|---|---|
National Average |
A broad public estimate when dependable local evidence is limited. |
Free |
Community Reported |
Anonymous price evidence from accepted user submissions. |
Free |
Verified by Yard |
An official price published or confirmed directly by a participating yard. |
Premium |
Same material. Different confidence.
Scrap condition, quantity, location, market movement, and yard rules can all change the actual payout. ScrapSmith shows the evidence instead of pretending one number fits every load.
National estimate
$3.12/lbBroad market referenceCommunity reported
$3.24/lb7 accepted local reportsVerified by yard
$3.31/lbOfficial · updated todayExample values are illustrative, not live yard offers. Always confirm material grade, unit, conditions, and current price with the yard.
Your yard ticket should do more than disappear in the glove box.
Upload an eligible ticket in the app and ScrapSmith can turn it into a private earnings record, explain the payout, and—after acceptance—add anonymous price evidence that helps the community.
- 1Upload privately
Raw ticket images stay private and are never displayed publicly.
- 2Review the extraction
Confirm the yard, date, material, weight, rate, and payout.
- 3Protect personal details
Personal fields are obscured before sanitized price lines can help community reporting.
- 4Earn Ticket Credit
Qualified, accepted tickets can unlock Premium time during the pilot.
Verification isn’t for sale.
A ScrapSmith Verified Yard earns that status through identity, operating, and data-quality checks. Partner tools can be purchased later. Trust cannot.
- Publish official prices with timestamps and conditions
- Maintain a stronger yard profile and correction channel
- Use future promotions, analytics, reviews, and optional “I’m Coming In” notices
Built to earn trust before it asks for payment.
Private by default
Raw ticket images stay private. Personal ticket details are protected before sanitized price evidence can help the community.
Sources stay visible
Price tier, unit, location scope, and freshness belong beside the number—not hidden in fine print.
Accuracy without pretending
Identification and price estimates are decision support, not guarantees. Users should verify material and current yard terms.
Know more. Earn more. Scrap smarter.
Open the app and put the tools to work on your next load.