Scrap Metal Prices in Placentia, California, United States
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Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in Placentia, California. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Placentia, California, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| 6063 Aluminum Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| 6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Contaminated Aluminum Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Pipe Scrap | 3 | 3 | 3 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| #2 Copper Pipe Scrap | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Bright/Shiny Copper | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Copper Radiators Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Romex Wire Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
Glass Cullet
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Bottles | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| CRV Glass | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 2018-09-07 |
Paper Stock
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newspaper (with inserts, junk mail & magazines) | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
Plastic Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 PET Plastic | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| #2 HDPE Plastic | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| #3 PVC Plastic | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| #4 LDPE Plastic | 2.04 | 2.04 | 2.04 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| #5 PP Plastic | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| #6 PS Plastic | 5.49 | 5.49 | 5.49 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| #7 Other Plastic | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| Bi-Metal CRV Cans | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
| CRV Plastic #1 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | USD/LB | 2018-09-07 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Steel Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2025-08-04 |
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