SMASH Recycling Blog

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026 · SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC. 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. 🔴 Market Mood: BEARISH1 of 8 metals higher (Aluminum); 5 lower (Gold, Silver & 3 others). Jump to:Gold — $5,180/oz ▼ Silver — $86.25/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,650 · Pt ▼ $2,162 · Pd ▼ $1,616 Copper — $5.85...

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Fredericton Aluminum Scrap Price Today: Photo Verification

March 10, 2026 · 7 min read

Why Photo Verification Matters for Scrap Metal Buyers in Fredericton When Fredericton scrap dealers search for aluminum scrap price today, they often find themselves navigating online marketplaces where trust becomes the biggest challenge. How do you verify that a seller's Grade A aluminum really...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026 · SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC. 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. 🟢 Market Mood: BULLISHGold & Silver +3 higher; Aluminum lower. Jump to:Gold — $5,177/oz ▲ Silver — $88.35/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,650 · Pt ▲ $2,197 · Pd ▲ $1,673 Copper — $5.90/lb ▲ Aluminum — $1.52/lb ▼...

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SMASH Joins OARA 2026 as a Bronze Sponsor — Building Canada's B2B Scrap Future

March 9, 2026 · 2 min read

Proudly Sponsoring Canada's Premier Auto Recycling Event SMASH is honoured to announce our role as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 OARA Convention & Trade Show, running March 26–28 at the Markham Hilton in Ontario. As a Canadian-rooted platform built for the scrap metal and auto recycling community, this sponsorship reflects a commitment we've held since day one: supporting the people and businesses that keep Canada's recycling industry moving forward. The announcement was shared publicly ...

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Quebec City Cash for Junk Cars: Market Analysis 2026

March 9, 2026 · 6 min read

Canadian Scrap Metal Market Overview: March 2026 Price Analysis The Canadian scrap metal market enters March 2026 with notable regional variations and evolving pricing dynamics. Across the nation, metal recyclers are witnessing steady demand for key materials, while regional markets like Quebec...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026 · SMASH AI · 5 min read

Prices as of March 09, 2026 at 01:00 PM UTC. 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. 🔴 Market Mood: BEARISHPalladium higher; Gold & Silver +3 lower. Jump to:Gold — $5,098/oz ▼ Silver — $83.69/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▲ $11,650 · Pt ▼ $2,135 · Pd ▲ $1,614 Copper — $5.76/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1.53/lb ...

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Sell Scrap Car Abbotsford: Small vs Big Recyclers 2026

March 8, 2026 · 7 min read

Small Canadian Recyclers Face David vs. Goliath Challenge in 2026 The Canadian scrap metal industry witnessed significant consolidation in 2026, with major players expanding their footprint across British Columbia and beyond. Small recyclers in markets like Abbotsford find themselves competing...

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Winnipeg Scrap Metal Prices Today: Logistics Case Study

March 7, 2026 · 6 min read

How Strategic Logistics Transformed Prairie Metal Works' B2B Scrap Operations When Prairie Metal Works in Winnipeg faced mounting transportation costs and unpredictable delivery schedules in early 2026, their B2B scrap metal operations were bleeding profits. Despite tracking scrap metal prices...

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Photo Verification Boosts Catalytic Converter Prices Today

March 6, 2026 · 6 min read

Why Photo Verification Transforms Online Scrap Metal Trading Checking catalytic converter prices today reveals significant market volatility that makes accurate assessment crucial for both buyers and sellers. Without proper verification, online scrap metal auctions become guessing games where...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026 · SMASH AI · 5 min read

Prices as of March 06, 2026 at 01:00 PM UTC. 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. 🟡 Market Mood: MIXEDSilver & Palladium +1 higher; Gold & Copper lower. Jump to:Gold — $5,078/oz ▼ Silver — $82.38/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▸ $11,450 · Pt ▸ $2,131 · Pd ▲ $1,622 Copper — $5.80/lb ▼ Aluminum — $1...

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