Scrap Metal Prices in Albany, New York, United States
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Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in Albany, New York. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Albany, New York, 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 /Fe Scrap | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2023-01-20 |
| Irony Aluminum Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2023-01-20 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2021-11-05 |
| Mixed Aluminum Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2021-11-05 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Irony Brass Scrap | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Brass Scrap Clean | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2023-01-20 |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2021-07-19 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 3 | 3 | 3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 30% Recovery Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 6 | 6 | 6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Romex Wire Scrap | 3 | 3 | 3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-07-09 |
| Al/Cu Fins Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 2023-01-20 |
| Al/Cu Fins Scrap w/ Fe | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 2023-01-20 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 2023-01-20 |
| Cu/Al Radiators Scrap | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | USD/LB | 2022-01-05 |
Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Wire Scrap | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2026-07-09 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Scrap Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2018-08-08 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-13 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2025-01-24 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Scrap | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 2026-07-09 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 2025-03-25 |
| Tin | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2023-01-20 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2022-03-21 |
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