Scrap Metal Prices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| Aluminum Turning Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| Irony Aluminum Scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 2025-07-17 |
| Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2023-01-20 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2022-11-15 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Brass Scrap | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.35 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 4 | 4 | 4 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 2023-01-20 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-07-27 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Cast Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2026-07-14 |
| Tin | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 2026-07-14 |
| Tin Scrap Dirty | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2026-07-14 |
| Drums and Rotors | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2022-11-15 |
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- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in Pittsburgh.