Scrap Metal Prices in Elgin, Illinois, United States
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Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in Elgin, Illinois. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.24 | 0.4 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2024-10-23 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2024-10-23 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.24 | 0.33 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2024-10-23 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.56 | 0.98 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2024-10-23 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2024-10-23 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 2.67 | 3.35 | 2 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.5 | 2.85 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| Copper Breakage Scrap | 1.63 | 2.25 | 1 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| Plated Copper Cable | 2.02 | 3.05 | 1 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| Tin Plated Copper Scrap | 1.42 | 1.8 | 1.04 | USD/LB | 2019-01-09 |
| Copper Aluminum Radiators | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 2018-05-15 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.1 | 0.12 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2024-10-02 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.3 | 0.45 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 2024-10-02 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.35 | 0.6 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2024-10-02 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron/Steel Scrap | 230 | 400 | 60 | USD/NT | 2024-01-16 |
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- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in Elgin.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in Elgin.