U.S.A. Scrap Yard Metal Prices
Price Updated on 2026-08-19
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in the U.S. cities. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for aluminum transformers scrap to 375 USD/Ton for aluminum sheet dirty scrap.
- Brass scrap prices range from 0.04 USD/LB for brass scrap dirty to 150 USD/Ton for brass scrap clean.
- Copper scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for catv - black scrap to 250 USD/NT for dirty motors.
- Electronics scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for computer/server (incomplete) scrap to 240 USD/GT for appliances.
- Glass cullet price is 10.2 USD/LB for CRV Glass.
- Iron scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for light iron scrap to 340 USD/GT for cast iron scrap.
- Lead scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for lead scrap to 5 USD/LB for lead batteries scrap.
- Others prices range from 0.05 USD/CWT for cast window weights to 300 USD/GT for clean auto cast.
- Paper stock price is 100 USD/Ton for Cardboard.
- Plastic scrap prices range from 0.02 USD/LB for #1 pet plastic to 5.69 USD/LB for ps crv plastic.
- Stainless steel scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for stainless steel unclean to 135 USD/NT for magnetic stainless steel scrap.
- Steel scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for steel compressors sealed units scrap to 440 USD/GT for busheling scrap.
- Tin prices range from 0.02 USD/LB for tin/steel to 245 USD/GT for shred/tin.
- Zinc scrap prices range from 0.02 USD/LB for zinc die cast scrap to 2.01 USD/LB for zinc scrap.
The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in U.S.A.. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
EE.UU. Scrap Yard Metal Prices
Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5052 Aluminum Scrap | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| 6061 Aluminum Plate Scrap | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.76 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| 6061 Aluminum Scrap | 0.7 | 0.75 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| 6061 Aluminum sheet Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| 6061 Extrusions Scrap | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.89 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| 6063 Extrusions Scrap | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| AC compressors Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.94 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 2.09 | 2.11 | 2.06 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap w/ Fe | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Auto Wheels | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Borings Scrap | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.59 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.79 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Cast w/Fe | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Cast Wheels Scrap | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.11 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Coolers Dirty Scrap | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Coolers Scrap | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Copper Cooler Scrap (Clean) | 2.91 | 2.91 | 2.91 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Die Cast Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Electrical Conductor Wire | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.47 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Litho Scrap | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.33 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Motors Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.83 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Piston W/Rod (Dirty) Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Pistons Clean Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Rims Dirty Scrap | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Road Signs | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.57 | 0.61 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Semi Rims | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Shavings Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.54 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Thermal Extrusion Scrap | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Turning Scrap | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.59 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Water Pumps Large Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Water Pumps Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.86 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.94 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap (No coating) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Extruded Aluminum Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Irony Aluminum Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| UBC Scrap | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
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Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Radiators Scrap | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass breakage | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.44 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 2.34 | 2.34 | 2.34 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Scrap Clean | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.52 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Shavings Scrap | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.83 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Turning (clean) Scrap | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.83 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Water Meter Scrap | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.27 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Hard Brass Scrap | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.62 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Mixed Brass Scrap | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.47 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Mixed Brass Shells Scrap | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.28 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Plumbing Brass Scrap | 1.6 | 1.95 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 3.44 | 3.44 | 3.44 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Yellow Brass Pipe Scrap | 3.32 | 3.32 | 3.32 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.91 | 2.93 | 2.89 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Yellow Brass Shells Scrap | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
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Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.53 | 4.54 | 4.52 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 4.7 | 4.95 | 4.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.66 | 2.71 | 2.61 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.31 | 4.32 | 4.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 3.75 | 3.88 | 3.62 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.51 | 1.51 | 1.51 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% Recovery Scrap | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.47 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.69 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 35% Recovery | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #4 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 4.74 | 4.75 | 4.73 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Bright/Shiny Copper | 4.95 | 5.01 | 4.89 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Bronze Scrap | 1.68 | 1.85 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| CATV - Bare Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| CATV - Black Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Copper Breakage Scrap | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.27 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Copper Electric Motors | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Copper Scrap Dirty | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.11 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 3.12 | 3.12 | 3.12 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Cu/Al Radiator Ends Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Cu/Al Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Cu/Al Radiators Scrap | 2.31 | 2.31 | 2.31 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap | 2.74 | 2.74 | 2.74 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.26 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 65% recovery | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Light Copper Scrap | 3.98 | 3.98 | 3.98 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Low Grade ICW | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Romex Wire Scrap | 2.45 | 2.75 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Unclean Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
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Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellular Phones Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Finger Boards | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Hard Drive Boards | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Hard Drives Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Laptops | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Low Grade Boards Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Power Supplies Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Whole Computer Tower | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
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Glass Cullet
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Bottles | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
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Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 125 | 125 | 125 | USD/NT | 2026-08-19 |
| Cast Iron | 90 | 90 | 90 | USD/Ton | 2026-08-19 |
| Light Iron Scrap | 60 | 60 | 60 | USD/NT | 2026-08-19 |
| Long Iron Scrap | 8 | 8 | 8 | USD/CWT | 2026-08-19 |
| Short Iron Scrap | 8 | 8 | 8 | USD/CWT | 2026-08-19 |
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Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Batteries Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Car batteries Scrap | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Lead Scrap Dirty | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Soft Lead Scrap | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
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Others
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake/Rotors Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
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Paper Stock
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
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Plastic Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 PETE Plastic Scrap | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.27 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #2 HDPE Plastic | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
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Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| 310 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.78 | 0.9 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| 316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.81 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.71 | 0.77 | 0.64 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Stainless Steel Breakage | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
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Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 HMS Scrap | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Appliances | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 200 | 200 | 200 | USD/NT | 2026-08-19 |
| Rebar | 0.09 | 0.1 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Sheet Iron | 190 | 190 | 190 | USD/NT | 2026-08-19 |
| Steel Base Carburetors Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Steel Block Engines | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Steel BX Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Steel Turnings Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/CWT | 2026-08-19 |
| Tin | 60 | 60 | 60 | USD/NT | 2026-08-19 |
| Tin | 30 | 30 | 30 | USD/Ton | 2026-08-19 |
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Tin
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shred/Tin | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/Ton | 2026-08-13 |
| Tin/Steel | 200 | 200 | 200 | USD/GT | 2026-08-13 |
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Zinc Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Scrap | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
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- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in U.S.A.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in U.S.A.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in U.S.A.