Stay ahead with the latest scrap metal news, market trends, and expert analysis, plus how ScrapRight helps you capitalize on every opportunity.
Kaila and Montana are representing ScrapRight and the ScrapSisters at the ReMA Western Regional, hosted by the PNW Chapter at the Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach, Oregon, August 2-4. Plus: complimentary professional headshots for attendees, in partnership with the Women in Recycling Council.
Read Full ArticleEffective August 12, 2026, Colorado bars junk dealers and scrap yards from paying cash for critical infrastructure material unless the seller is photographed or the sale is under $300. Here's what changed and how ScrapRight keeps you compliant.
Debit card payouts, check payments, photo capture, and full records ready for inspection: exactly what HB26-1101 requires. Read more →
Every ScrapRight organization can now turn on Two-Factor Authentication: authenticator app codes, backup codes, trusted devices, and full admin controls. Your yard's data deserves more than a password.
Available now in the latest ScrapRight release. One checkbox turns it on for your whole organization. Read more →
ScrapRight V2.7 debuts a redesigned Customer Display, a screen that faces your customer and mirrors their ticket live, material by material, with pricing, vehicle info, and purchase history right in front of them.
Available now with ScrapRight V2.7. A POS-style order screen, built for the scale house. Read more →
Effective July 1, 2026, Indiana SB 271 adds telecommunications network wire to valuable metal law and requires a mandatory 30-day hold on every purchase. Here is what changes for your yard and how ScrapRight keeps you covered.
Automated 30-day holds by material type, seller ID capture, Do Not Buy List enforcement, and Leads Online integration. Built for exactly this. Read more →
ScrapRight NextGen is a proud sponsor of the Scrap Expo Webinar Series. Join us for a free virtual panel on NextGen Leaders: Exploring Opportunities and Innovation in metals recycling.
Michigan recycled over 800,000 tons in FY 2025, a new all-time high. More volume means more transactions, and in Michigan, those transactions come with specific payment compliance requirements under Act 429.
ATM and card payouts, per-transaction records, and on-demand reporting: exactly what Michigan's Act 429 payment rules require. Read more →
The ScrapRight NextGen team is heading to the Hilton New Orleans Riverside for the ReMA Gulf Coast Region Convention, June 16-19. Come find us at Booth 501 and connect with Brandon, Zach, Montana, Kaila, and Cody.
More states are banning cash payments at scrap yards. ScrapRight's integration with Onbe already solves this: instant debit card payouts that work for unbanked sellers and keep your yard compliant.
Instant debit card payouts powered by Onbe, built right into ScrapRight. No bank account required for your sellers, no cash on site for you. Read more →
Pull your ScrapRight data into custom reports, sync records into a BI tool, or build an integration with another platform. The ScrapRight API is now available starting with V2-2.6.
Direct access to customers, businesses, and purchase history with secure API key authentication. Read more →
Scrap yards run full retail operations: steel sales, surplus material, container overages. ScrapRight is one of the only major platforms with built-in credit card processing to handle all of it.
Integrated Propelr gateway and Ingenico terminals put card payments in the same system as your scale tickets. Read more →
Pittsburgh thieves took a piece of 178-year-old brewing history straight to a scrap yard. What they didn't count on: every transaction gets logged. Police recovered it in days.
Transaction logging, LeadsOnline integration, and Tag & Hold give police a starting point every time. Read more →
Scrap car sellers compare prices before they ever call. ScrapRight's Vehicle Quote Widget gives them an instant offer right on your website and converts accepted quotes directly into tickets.
Available in the Ultimate package. Give customers a reason to choose you before they pick up the phone. Read more →
The ScrapRight team will be at Booth 34 at the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries' 85th annual convention, June 8-10 in Gatineau, Quebec.
A new Kentucky bill would require scrap dealers to photograph IDs, vehicles, plates and material, and upload to a state database within two days. Here's what's coming, and how ScrapRight already handles it.
Photo capture, state database uploads, and full compliance tools are already built into ScrapRight. Read more →
A new bill would require scrap yards to photograph copper purchases and upload them to a police database. Here's what it means for your yard, and how ScrapRight keeps you compliant.
LeadsOnline integration, Tag & Hold, and a complete audit trail keep your yard compliant. Read more →
The April 2026 issue highlights ScrapRight's transition to our next generation of family leadership and our continued commitment to customer-first values.
Family-owned, customer-driven. Meet the next generation carrying the mission forward. Read more →
ScrapRight is headed to ReMA 2026 at Mandalay Bay, April 13–16. Visit us at Booth 2219 and catch our Safety First demo on the main stage Tuesday afternoon.
Texas SB 1646 creates new felony charges for copper and brass theft from critical infrastructure, and puts stricter compliance requirements on metal recyclers.
Business category filters, licensed-seller controls, and on-demand transaction reports keep you audit-ready. Read more →
The US imported 1.4 million tons of refined copper in 2025 amid tariff uncertainty. Here's how to stay competitive when markets move fast.
Fast pricing adjustments and a website pricing widget help you stay competitive. Read more →
Cash is king in scrap, but Denver just banned cash payments for metal purchases. The goal is theft prevention, but some say it hurts the community.
ScrapRight offers pay-to-debit card solutions, ready for the cashless future. Read more →
