Running a scrap yard is a bit like being a stockbroker, but with more dirt and way better stories, right? One day you’re riding high on a copper peak, and the next, a sudden market shift feels like someone swapped your aluminum cans for, well, actual cans of worms. We get it.  For small business yard owners, navigating the twists and turns of the scrap metal industry can be a wild ride. From new recycling trends to global demand changes, keeping your scrap yard operations profitable means staying one step ahead. So, let’s dive into the key market shifts you need to watch, because in this business, being informed isn’t…