SMASH Recycling Blog

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – October 14, 2026

October 14, 2026 · SMASH AI · 2 min read

Prices as of October 14, 2026 at 07:30 AM CDT. Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. The scrolling ticker at the top of this page shows live prices and may differ from the snapshot below. Today’s price snapshot Gold price Gold: $4,149/oz; lower than the previous close. Silver price Silver: $58.61/oz; lower than the previous close. Platinum-group metal prices Platinum: $1,650/o...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – October 13, 2026

October 13, 2026 · SMASH AI · 2 min read

Prices as of October 13, 2026 at 07:30 AM CDT. Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. The scrolling ticker at the top of this page shows live prices and may differ from the snapshot below. Today’s price snapshot Gold price Gold: $4,183/oz; lower than the previous close. Silver price Silver: $60.42/oz; lower than the previous close. Platinum-group metal prices Platinum: $1,684/o...

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Photo Verification for Catalytic Converter Recycling Prince

October 11, 2026 · 9 min read

# How Photo Verification Builds Trust in Online Scrap Metal Auctions — Weekly Market Recap One blurry photo and a vague description. That's what passes for "documentation" in most online scrap metal transactions. Buyers bid blind, sellers get lowballed, and everyone loses confidence in the...

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CARI Next Gen Prairies: Winnipeg Event Highlights

October 9, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 1 min read · Repost from SMASH SCRAP on YouTube · Video

Watch our CARI Next Gen Prairies highlights from Winnipeg on October 1, 2026: a Royal Canadian Mint tour, golf and connections across Canada's recycling industry.

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – October 9, 2026

October 9, 2026 · SMASH AI · 2 min read

Prices as of October 09, 2026 at 07:30 AM CDT. Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. The scrolling ticker at the top of this page shows live prices and may differ from the snapshot below. Today’s price snapshot Gold price Gold: $4,182/oz; higher than the previous close. Silver price Silver: $60.41/oz; higher than the previous close. Platinum-group metal prices Platinum: $1,682...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – October 8, 2026

October 8, 2026 · SMASH AI · 1 min read

Delayed publication: Historical prices captured 2026-10-08T12:30:56.874148+00:00; published 2026-10-08T18:59:44.610560+00:00. These are not current quotes. Originally suspect or unverified prices are withheld (XRH); unverified currency conversions are not shown. Prices as of October 08, 2026 at 07:30 AM CDT. Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. The scrolling ticker at the top of this ...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – October 7, 2026

October 8, 2026 · SMASH AI · 1 min read

Delayed publication: Historical prices captured 2026-10-07T12:30:37.537997+00:00; published 2026-10-08T18:59:41.338188+00:00. These are not current quotes. Originally suspect or unverified prices are withheld (XPD); unverified currency conversions are not shown. Prices as of October 07, 2026 at 07:30 AM CDT. Market screen levels only — not yard pay prices. Actual buy prices at the scale will differ based on grade, moisture, contamination, and freight. The scrolling ticker at the top of this ...

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More Buyers, Same Relationships

October 8, 2026 · 6 min read

Most auto recyclers sell the bulk of their scrap to a short list of buyers. Often it is one buyer for cats, one for non-ferrous and one who takes the rest. Those relationships took years to build, and they are worth keeping. But if one buyer is the only price you ever see, you have no way to know what your material is really worth. This guide covers how an auto recycler can find more scrap buyers without walking away from the ones you already trust. One buyer is a relationship and a risk A g...

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Converter Assay Terms Explained

October 8, 2026 · 6 min read

Most yards sell cats one of two ways. A buyer pays a set price for each unit, or the load goes to a processor and you get paid on what the lab finds inside. That second way is selling on assay. It can pay well. It can also leave you holding a settlement sheet full of terms nobody explained. This guide covers the common catalytic converter assay terms, from treatment charges to lease rates, in plain language. It shows how a settlement gets built, so you can ask better questions before you ship...

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What to Record for Every Converter

October 8, 2026 · 6 min read

Every detached cat in your yard came off a specific car on a specific day. If you can show that, you are in a good spot with buyers, with police and with your own books. If you cannot, even a clean unit can raise questions. This guide lists what legitimate recyclers record for each converter, and shows how catalytic converter record rules for scrap yards in Canada differ by province. This is general information, not legal advice. Scrap metal and converter rules differ by province and state, a...

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