#1 Prepared Price
Current #1 Prepared Prices in the U.S.A. The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in the U.S.A. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
- The highest price paid for the #1 Prepared in the United States is 12 USD/CWT
- The lowest price paid for the #1 Prepared in the United States is 12 USD/CWT
- The average price for the #1 Prepared in the United States is 12 USD/CWT
#1 Prepared Prices in the U.S.A.
Prices updated on : 18-Aug-2026
| Average Price |
| 12 USD/CWT |
| High Price | 12 USD/CWT |
| Low Price |
| 12 USD/CWT |
#1 Prepared U.S. Cities Yards Buy Price List
| City | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | State Average | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarentum, Pennsylvania | 12 | 12 | 12 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 18-Aug-2026 |
| Dodge Center, Minnesota | 220 | 220 | 220 | 203.33 | USD/Ton | 17-Aug-2026 |
| Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota | 200 | 200 | 200 | 203.33 | USD/Ton | 17-Aug-2026 |
| Taylor, Missouri | 205 | 205 | 205 | 130.03 | USD/Ton | 13-Aug-2026 |
| Allentown, Pennsylvania | 180 | 180 | 180 | 22.59 | USD/GT | 13-Aug-2026 |
| Easton, Pennsylvania | 145 | 145 | 145 | 22.59 | USD/GT | 13-Aug-2026 |
| Hellertown, Pennsylvania | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 22.59 | USD/LB | 13-Aug-2026 |
| Elkins, West Virginia | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7.77 | USD/CWT | 13-Aug-2026 |
| Jacksonville, Florida | 9.85 | 9.85 | 9.85 | 6.63 | USD/CWT | 11-Aug-2026 |
| Augusta, Georgia | 9.75 | 9.75 | 9.75 | 9.75 | USD/CWT | 11-Aug-2026 |
| Independence, Kansas | 190 | 190 | 190 | 166.67 | USD/NT | 11-Aug-2026 |
| Apopka, Florida | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6.63 | USD/CWT | 10-Aug-2026 |
| Johnston, Rhode Island | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | USD/GT | 10-Aug-2026 |
| Pawtucket, Rhode Island | 185 | 185 | 185 | 185 | USD/GT | 10-Aug-2026 |
| Florence, South Carolina | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7.08 | USD/CWT | 10-Aug-2026 |
| Columbia, South Carolina | 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 | 7.08 | USD/CWT | 30-Jul-2026 |
| Birmingham, Alabama | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | USD/CWT | 27-Jul-2026 |
| Palatka , Florida | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6.63 | USD/CWT | 15-Jul-2026 |
| Carlisle, Pennsylvania | 8 | 8 | 8 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 07-Jul-2026 |
| Pottsville, Pennsylvania | 8 | 8 | 8 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 07-Jul-2026 |
| Lexington, South Carolina | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.08 | USD/CWT | 07-Jul-2026 |
| Burlington, North Carolina | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 | USD/CWT | 06-Jul-2026 |
| Frederick, Maryland | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 04-Jun-2026 |
| Moorefield, West Virginia | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7.77 | USD/CWT | 07-Apr-2026 |
| Viola, Illinois | 240 | 240 | 240 | 207.5 | USD/Ton | 04-Mar-2026 |
| Fargo, North Dakota | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | USD/Ton | 14-Nov-2025 |
| Fond du Lac, Wisconsin | 200 | 200 | 200 | 186.33 | USD/Ton | 14-Nov-2025 |
| Grand Ridge, Florida | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 6.63 | USD/LB | 30-Oct-2025 |
| Fredericksburg, Virginia | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | USD/CWT | 29-Aug-2025 |
| Bruce, Wisconsin | 119 | 119 | 119 | 186.33 | USD/Ton | 29-Aug-2025 |
| Dallas West, Texas | 8 | 8 | 8 | 43.44 | USD/CWT | 27-Aug-2025 |
| Middleboro, Massachusetts | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/GT | 18-Aug-2025 |
| Stockton, Kansas | 110 | 110 | 110 | 166.67 | USD/Ton | 14-Aug-2025 |
| Winfield, Kansas | 200 | 200 | 200 | 166.67 | USD/Ton | 14-Aug-2025 |
| Orlando, Florida | 7.25 | 7.25 | 7.25 | 6.63 | USD/CWT | 06-Aug-2025 |
| Corsica, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 04-Aug-2025 |
| Kittanning, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 04-Aug-2025 |
| Charlotte, North Carolina | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | USD/CWT | 30-Jul-2025 |
| Dallas, Texas | 8 | 8 | 8 | 43.44 | USD/CWT | 30-Jul-2025 |
| Fort Worth, Texas | 150 | 150 | 150 | 43.44 | USD/NT | 30-Jul-2025 |
| Tulsa, Oklahoma | 180 | 180 | 180 | 165 | USD/NT | 28-Jul-2025 |
| Apollo, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| Butler, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| Delmont, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| Freeport, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| Gibsonia, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| Glenshaw, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| Leechburg, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| Murrysville, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| New Kensington, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| Oakmont, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| Saxonburg, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| Vandergrift, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| Worthington, Pennsylvania | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22.59 | USD/CWT | 30-May-2025 |
| Waco, Texas | 7.75 | 7.75 | 7.75 | 43.44 | USD/CWT | 28-Apr-2025 |
| Marshfield, Wisconsin | 240 | 240 | 240 | 186.33 | USD/NT | 24-Feb-2025 |
| Westport, Massachusetts | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/GT | 20-Nov-2024 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 130.03 | USD/LB | 08-Oct-2024 |
| Cape May Court House, New Jersey | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 08-Jul-2024 |
| Taylorville, Illinois | 175 | 175 | 175 | 207.5 | USD/Ton | 05-Jun-2024 |
| Fairmont, West Virginia | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7.77 | USD/CWT | 20-Feb-2024 |
| Lewistown, Missouri | 185 | 185 | 185 | 130.03 | USD/Ton | 05-Feb-2024 |
| East Hampton, Connecticut | 160 | 160 | 160 | 160 | USD/GT | 20-Dec-2023 |
| Mineral Wells, West Virginia | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 7.77 | USD/LB | 20-Oct-2023 |
| Afton, Oklahoma | 150 | 150 | 150 | 165 | USD/Ton | 15-Nov-2022 |
| Saint Paul, Minnesota | 190 | 190 | 190 | 203.33 | USD/NT | 10-Aug-2021 |
| Hudson, Maine | 125 | 125 | 125 | 162.5 | USD/NT | 09-Aug-2021 |
| Morristown, Tennessee | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 | USD/NT | 05-Aug-2021 |
| Skowhegan, Maine | 200 | 200 | 200 | 162.5 | USD/NT | 02-Aug-2021 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average #1 prepared price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest #1 prepared price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest #1 prepared price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.