Scrap Metal Prices in Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in Newark, New Jersey. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Newark, New Jersey, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2025-10-16 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 2025-08-21 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap | 1.17 | 2.16 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2022-04-20 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | USD/LB | 2018-03-13 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Scrap Clean | 1.81 | 1.97 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 2025-10-16 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 1.18 | 1.35 | 1 | USD/LB | 2021-12-04 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 2.38 | 2.6 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 2025-10-16 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 1.22 | 1.29 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 2025-10-16 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.23 | 2 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 2024-02-20 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | USD/LB | 2018-03-13 |
Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliances | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 2025-10-16 |
| Laptops | 0.61 | 1 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 2025-10-16 |
| Cellular Phones Scrap | 0.61 | 1 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 2025-08-21 |
| Hard Drives Scrap | 0.61 | 1 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 2025-08-21 |
Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Iron Scrap | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 2025-10-16 |
| Cast Iron Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 2022-04-20 |
| Light Iron Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2021-12-04 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2025-10-16 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 2025-10-16 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 2025-10-16 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Cast Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2025-10-16 |
| Appliances | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2024-04-05 |
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