Scrap Metal Prices in the U.S. and Canada
The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in the U.S.A. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
U.S.A. Scrap Dealer National Price Index
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.51 | 4.51 | 4.51 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 4.66 | 4.66 | 4.66 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.65 | 2.76 | 2.54 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 3.86 | 3.86 | 3.86 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.34 | 4.34 | 4.34 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 4.49 | 4.49 | 4.49 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.58 | 1.78 | 1.39 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
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Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6061 Aluminum Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 6063 Aluminum Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| AC compressors Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.76 | 1.76 | 1.76 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1.93 | 1.93 | 1.93 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 1.96 | 1.96 | 1.96 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
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Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliances | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 10 Jul 2026 |
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Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Prepared | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/GT | 13 Jul 2026 |
| #1 Unprepared | 145 | 145 | 145 | USD/GT | 13 Jul 2026 |
| #2 Prepared | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| #2 Unprepared | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Long Steel | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Mixed Steel Scrap | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Motor Blocks Scrap | 110 | 110 | 110 | USD/NT | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Plate & Structural | 250 | 250 | 250 | USD/GT | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Prepared Steel Scrap | 185 | 185 | 185 | USD/NT | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Prepared Steel Scrap | 200 | 200 | 200 | USD/GT | 13 Jul 2026 |
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Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
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Paper Stock
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | USD/LB | 23 Sep 2025 |
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Plastic Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bi-Metal CRV Cans | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| CRV Aluminum Cans | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.66 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #1 | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1.46 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #2 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #3 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #4 | 1.98 | 1.98 | 1.98 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #5 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #6 | 5.45 | 5.45 | 5.45 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #7 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
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Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Cast Iron | 250 | 250 | 250 | USD/GT | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Light Iron Scrap | 153.33 | 153.33 | 153.33 | USD/GT | 13 Jul 2026 |
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- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.
Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 3.11 | 3.42 | 2.8 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| #1 Strippable Wire Scrap | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 6.83 | 6.83 | 6.83 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.37 | 2.37 | 2.37 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 6 | 6 | 6 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Alternator Scrap | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.03 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Copper Radiators Scrap | 3.19 | 3.19 | 3.19 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
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Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1S Wire Scrap | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.59 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 3.59 | 3.59 | 3.59 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 2.69 | 2.69 | 2.69 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 1.77 | 1.77 | 1.77 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Aluminum Casting Scrap | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.84 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
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Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliances | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 10 Jul 2026 |
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Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 Steel Scrap | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Steel Scrap | 240 | 240 | 240 | USD/Ton | 18 Jun 2026 |
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Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 18 Jun 2026 |
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Paper Stock
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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Plastic Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/NT | 17 Jun 2026 |
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- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.