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 Scrap | 4.82 | 4.82 | 4.82 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.37 | 2.48 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.61 | 4.61 | 4.61 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.8 | 1.25 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 4.15 | 4.15 | 4.15 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| #3 Copper Sheet Scrap | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 5.04 | 5.04 | 5.04 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
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Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Aluminum Big Rig Rims | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.82 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
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Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliances | 160 | 160 | 160 | USD/Ton | 2026-10-14 |
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Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Cast Iron Scrap | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| #1 Prepared Steel Scrap | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/Ton | 2026-10-14 |
| #1 Unprepared | 110 | 110 | 110 | USD/Ton | 2026-10-14 |
| #1 Unprepared Steel | 110 | 110 | 110 | USD/Ton | 2026-10-14 |
| Car Bodies | 195 | 195 | 195 | USD/Ton | 2026-10-14 |
| Drums and Rotors | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Long Steel | 195 | 195 | 195 | USD/Ton | 2026-10-14 |
| Motor Blocks Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Motor Blocks Scrap | 110 | 110 | 110 | USD/Ton | 2026-10-14 |
| Prepared Steel Scrap | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/Ton | 2026-10-14 |
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Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Irony Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Stainless Steel Breakage | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
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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 | 2026-08-11 |
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Plastic Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 PETE Plastic Scrap | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.27 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| #2 HDPE Plastic | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
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Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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| #1 Unprepared Iron | 160 | 160 | 160 | USD/Ton | 2026-10-14 |
| Cast Iron | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Cast Iron | 260 | 260 | 260 | USD/Ton | 2026-10-14 |
| Light Iron Scrap | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
| Mixed Iron Scrap | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 2026-10-14 |
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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 Bare Bright Scrap | 8.01 | 8.01 | 8.01 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 7.63 | 7.63 | 7.63 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 8.08 | 8.08 | 8.08 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 4.74 | 4.79 | 4.68 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #1 Strippable Wire Scrap | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 7.39 | 7.39 | 7.39 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 3.19 | 3.19 | 3.19 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap | 2.81 | 2.81 | 2.81 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 5.94 | 5.94 | 5.94 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Alternator Scrap | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.09 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
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Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1S Wire Scrap | 1.89 | 1.89 | 1.89 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| AC compressors Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 3.91 | 3.91 | 3.91 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap | 1.68 | 1.68 | 1.68 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Beverage Cans | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.23 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 3.04 | 3.04 | 3.04 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 1.77 | 1.77 | 1.77 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap | 1.82 | 1.82 | 1.82 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
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Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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| Appliances | 160 | 160 | 160 | USD/Ton | 2026-10-14 |
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Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Heavy Melt Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 375 | 375 | 375 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap | 330 | 330 | 330 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Heavy Melt Scrap | 267.5 | 267.5 | 267.5 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Mixed Steel Scrap | 250 | 250 | 250 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Motor Blocks Scrap | 288.33 | 288.33 | 288.33 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| O/S Heavy Melt | 242.5 | 242.5 | 242.5 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| O/S Plate & Structural Scrap | 306.67 | 306.67 | 306.67 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
| Oversized Steel Scrap | 265 | 265 | 265 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
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Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.44 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| 400 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-09-11 |
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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 | 223.75 | 223.75 | 223.75 | USD/NT | 2026-09-11 |
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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.