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 Pipe Scrap | 5 | 5 | 5 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 4.01 | 4.01 | 4.01 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.03 | 2.03 | 2.03 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap | 3.05 | 3.05 | 3.05 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| #2 Copper Pipe Scrap | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.56 | 4.56 | 4.56 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 3.81 | 3.81 | 3.81 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.82 | 1.82 | 1.82 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
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Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC compressors Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.53 | 1.53 | 1.53 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1.99 | 1.99 | 1.99 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Aluminum Cast w/Fe | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
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Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Drives Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| High Grade Board Scrap | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Medium Grade Boards Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Power Supplies Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Silver Memory | 4 | 4 | 4 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
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Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Prepared | 215 | 215 | 215 | USD/Ton | 29 May 2026 |
| #1 Prepared Scrap | 220 | 220 | 220 | USD/Ton | 29 May 2026 |
| #1 Prepared Steel Scrap | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| #1 UnPrepared Scrap | 185 | 185 | 185 | USD/Ton | 29 May 2026 |
| #1 Unprepared Steel | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| #2 Prepared | 215 | 215 | 215 | USD/Ton | 29 May 2026 |
| Mixed Steel Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Prepared Steel Scrap | 200 | 200 | 200 | USD/GT | 29 May 2026 |
| Rebar | 40 | 40 | 40 | USD/GT | 29 May 2026 |
| Tin | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/Ton | 29 May 2026 |
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Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 29 May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRV Aluminum Cans | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.66 | USD/LB | 28 May 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #1 | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1.46 | USD/LB | 28 May 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #2 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 28 May 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #3 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 28 May 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #4 | 1.98 | 1.98 | 1.98 | USD/LB | 28 May 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #5 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 28 May 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #6 | 5.45 | 5.45 | 5.45 | USD/LB | 28 May 2026 |
| CRV Plastic #7 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 28 May 2026 |
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Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Iron Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 29 May 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 Bare Bright Scrap | 7.25 | 7.25 | 7.25 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| #1 Copper Pipe Scrap | 6.91 | 6.91 | 6.91 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 6.87 | 6.87 | 6.87 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 7.05 | 7.05 | 7.05 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 4.28 | 4.3 | 4.26 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| #1 Mixed Copper Wire Scrap | 4 | 4 | 4 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| #1 Strippable Wire Scrap | 4.85 | 4.85 | 4.85 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 6.68 | 6.68 | 6.68 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.63 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| #2 Mixed Copper Wire Scrap | 2.48 | 2.48 | 2.48 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
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Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1S Wire Scrap | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.64 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| AC compressors Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 3.29 | 3.29 | 3.29 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap | 2.12 | 2.12 | 2.12 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| Aluminum Beverage Cans | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 2.79 | 2.79 | 2.79 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 1.19 | 1.19 | 1.19 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1.46 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
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Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Drives Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| High Grade Board Scrap | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Medium Grade Boards Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Power Supplies Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
| Silver Memory | 4 | 4 | 4 | USD/LB | 29 May 2026 |
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Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 H.M. Steel | 200 | 200 | 200 | USD/MT | 04 May 2026 |
| #1 Heavy Melt Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 333.33 | 333.33 | 333.33 | USD/NT | 04 May 2026 |
| Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap | 295 | 295 | 295 | USD/NT | 04 May 2026 |
| Heavy Melt Scrap | 305 | 305 | 305 | USD/NT | 04 May 2026 |
| Mixed Steel Scrap | 180 | 180 | 180 | USD/NT | 04 May 2026 |
| Motor Blocks Scrap | 288.33 | 288.33 | 288.33 | USD/NT | 04 May 2026 |
| Motor Blocks Scrap | 245 | 245 | 245 | USD/MT | 04 May 2026 |
| O/S Heavy Melt | 256.67 | 256.67 | 256.67 | USD/NT | 04 May 2026 |
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Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 1.31 | 1.31 | 1.31 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| 400 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 04 May 2026 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 04 May 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 | 04 May 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.