SMASH Recycling Blog

SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026 · SMASH AI · 5 min read

[STUB: All data sources failed. Manual completion required.] [DATA ALERT: Metals-API: failed to fetch prices — verify before publishing] Prices as of March 30, 2026 at 12:30 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: MIXEDMarkets are flat across the board. Jump t...

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A Walk With Our Founder

March 30, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 1 min read · Repost

SMASH Recycling founder Jeffrey Zwirsky believes the best ideas come from walking the yards, not sitting behind a desk. A look at the hands-on philosophy driving Canada’s scrap metal auction platform.

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OARA 2026 Recap — SMASH on the Convention Floor in Markham

March 30, 2026 · SMASH Admin · 3 min read · Repost from LinkedIn

SMASH was on the ground at the 2026 OARA Convention & Trade Show in Markham, Ontario. Here's what we saw, who we connected with, and what it means for Canadian scrap recyclers.

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Corner Brook Scrap Metal Auction Beats Brokers 2026

March 29, 2026 · 7 min read

Auction vs. Broker: The Clear Winner for Canadian Scrap Metal Sellers Canadian scrap metal sellers face a critical decision when choosing how to sell their materials. Traditional brokers have dominated the market for decades, but scrap metal auction platforms are revolutionizing how businesses...

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St. John's Transparent Pricing Boosts Scrap Metal Profits

March 28, 2026 · 7 min read

How Transparent Pricing Transformed Atlantic Maritime Recycling's Business When Atlantic Maritime Recycling in St. John's struggled with unpredictable payouts and hidden fees from traditional scrap buyers, owner Sarah Chen knew something had to change. Like many scrap metal recycling operations...

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SMASH Recycling — March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026 · 7 min read

Understanding How B2B Scrap Metal Auctions Transform the Canadian Market Canadian businesses looking to sell scrap metal near me St. John's are discovering the power of auction-based platforms that connect sellers directly with buyers across the country. B2B scrap metal auctions have...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026 · SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 27, 2026 at 12:30 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: MIXED2 of 8 metals higher (Gold, Palladium); 4 lower (Silver, Platinum & 2 others). Jump to:Gold — $4,424/oz ▲ Silver — $67.81/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,800 · Pt ▼ $1,834 · Pd ▲ $1,363 Coppe...

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Edmonton Copper Scrap Prices: Quality Standards Drive Bids

March 26, 2026 · 6 min read

Building Trust Through Consistent Quality Standards Edmonton's scrap metal auction landscape demands sellers who understand that reputation drives profitability. When copper scrap prices Edmonton fluctuate between seasonal highs and market corrections, buyers gravitate toward sellers with proven...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026 · SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 26, 2026 at 12:30 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 — $4,440/oz ▼ Silver — $67.84/oz ▼ PGMs — Rh ▸ $10,800 · Pt ▼ $1,852 · Pd ▼ $1,347 Copper — $5.51...

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SMASH Recycling Morning Metals Report – March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026 · SMASH AI · 6 min read

Prices as of March 25, 2026 at 12:30 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: BULLISHAll tracked metals are higher today. Jump to:Gold — $4,550/oz ▲ Silver — $72.48/oz ▲ PGMs — Rh ▲ $10,800 · Pt ▲ $1,955 · Pd ▲ $1,427 Copper — $5.53/lb ▲ Aluminum — $1.48/lb ▲ Ste...

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