Canada Scrap Yard Metal Prices
Price Updated on 2026-09-11
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in the Canada cities. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 0.03 USD/LB for aluminum siding scrap to 240 USD/NT for mixed metal scrap.
- Brass scrap prices range from 0.1 USD/LB for irony brass scrap to 6.75 USD/LB for hard brass scrap.
- Copper scrap prices range from 0.03 USD/LB for xmas lights scrap to 330 USD/NT for dirty motors.
- Electronics scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for computer peripherals to 330 USD/NT for appliances.
- Iron scrap prices range from 0.12 USD/LB for cast iron scrap to 440 USD/MT for cast iron scrap.
- Lead scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for household batteries scrap to 0.9 USD/LB for lead scrap.
- Others price is 320 USD/NT for White Goods.
- Stainless steel scrap prices range from 0.04 USD/LB for irony stainless steel scrap to 115 USD/LB for stainless steel turning scrap.
- Steel scrap prices range from 0.06 USD/LB for steel turnings scrap to 530 USD/MT for auto cast scrap.
- Tin price is 352 USD/NT for Shred/Tin.
- Zinc scrap prices range from 0.1 USD/LB for zinc die cast w/ fe to 0.89 USD/LB for zinc die cast scrap.
The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in Canada. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
Canada Scrap Yard Metal Prices
Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1S Wire Scrap | 1.89 | 1.89 | 1.89 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| AC compressors Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 3.91 | 3.91 | 3.91 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap | 1.68 | 1.68 | 1.68 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Beverage Cans | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.23 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 3.04 | 3.04 | 3.04 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 1.77 | 1.77 | 1.77 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap | 1.82 | 1.82 | 1.82 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Casting Scrap | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Die Cast Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 1.73 | 1.73 | 1.73 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Litho Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap | 1.68 | 1.68 | 1.68 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Pop Cans Scrap | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.76 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.88 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.06 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Transformers Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap | 1.32 | 1.32 | 1.32 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Turning Scrap | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.26 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap (No coating) | 2.23 | 2.23 | 2.23 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Litho Sheets Scrap | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Low Copper Aluminum Scrap | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.16 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Mixed Aluminum Scrap | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Painted Aluminum Scrap | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| UBC Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
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Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Faucets Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 4.94 | 4.94 | 4.94 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Brass Scrap Clean | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Brass Turning (clean) Scrap | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Cocks and Faucets Scrap | 3.47 | 3.47 | 3.47 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Hard Brass Scrap | 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 4.81 | 4.81 | 4.81 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
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Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 8.01 | 8.01 | 8.01 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 7.63 | 7.63 | 7.63 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 8.08 | 8.08 | 8.08 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 4.74 | 4.79 | 4.68 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #1 Strippable Wire Scrap | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 7.39 | 7.39 | 7.39 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 3.19 | 3.19 | 3.19 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap | 2.81 | 2.81 | 2.81 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 5.94 | 5.94 | 5.94 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Alternator Scrap | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.09 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 7.57 | 7.57 | 7.57 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Brass C Metal Scrap | 5.72 | 5.72 | 5.72 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Copper Auto Radiators Scrap | 4.65 | 4.65 | 4.65 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Copper Radiators Scrap | 3.95 | 3.95 | 3.95 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 4.56 | 4.56 | 4.56 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Copper Turnings Scrap | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Cu/Al Radiators /Fe Scrap | 2.98 | 2.98 | 2.98 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Cu/Al Radiators Scrap | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap | 3 | 3 | 3 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Dirty Motors | 330 | 330 | 330 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Extension Cord Scrap | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 2.47 | 2.47 | 2.47 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Household Copper Wire | 3.59 | 3.59 | 3.59 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 60% Recovery | 4.61 | 4.61 | 4.61 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Low Grade ICW | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
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Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliances | 330 | 330 | 330 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Laptops | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| TV/Monitors | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Whole Computer Tower | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
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Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 223.75 | 223.75 | 223.75 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
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Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car batteries Scrap | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Hard Lead Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Soft Lead Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
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Others
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars with Motors Scrap | 260 | 260 | 260 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Cars with no motors Scrap | 209 | 209 | 209 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| White Goods | 270 | 270 | 270 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
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Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.44 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| 400 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
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Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Heavy Melt Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 375 | 375 | 375 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap | 330 | 330 | 330 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Heavy Melt Scrap | 267.5 | 267.5 | 267.5 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Mixed Steel Scrap | 250 | 250 | 250 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Motor Blocks Scrap | 288.33 | 288.33 | 288.33 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| O/S Heavy Melt | 242.5 | 242.5 | 242.5 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| O/S Plate & Structural Scrap | 306.67 | 306.67 | 306.67 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Oversized Steel Scrap | 140 | 140 | 140 | USD/MT | 2026-09-11 |
| Oversized Steel Scrap | 265 | 265 | 265 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Oversized Structural Steel Scrap | 315 | 315 | 315 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Plate & Structural | 330 | 330 | 330 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Prepared Steel Scrap | 180 | 180 | 180 | USD/MT | 2026-09-11 |
| Short Steel | 290 | 290 | 290 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Steel Car Rims | 283.33 | 283.33 | 283.33 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Steel Turnings Scrap | 230 | 230 | 230 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Structural Steel Scrap | 315 | 315 | 315 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Tin | 243.75 | 243.75 | 243.75 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Tin | 85 | 85 | 85 | USD/MT | 2026-09-11 |
| White Goods | 205.71 | 205.71 | 205.71 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
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Tin
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shred/Tin | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Shred/Tin | 225 | 225 | 225 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
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Zinc Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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| Zinc Die Cast Scrap | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Zinc Die Cast w/ Fe | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
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- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in Canada
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in Canada
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in Canada