Scrap Metal Prices in British Columbia, Canada
Price Updated on 2023-11-20
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in cities across British Columbia. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 0.23 USD/LB for lg. electric motors scrap to 0.97 USD/LB for aluminum bx (mc) scrap.
- Brass scrap prices range from 1.02 USD/LB for brass faucets scrap to 1.91 USD/LB for yellow brass scrap.
- Copper scrap prices range from 0.28 USD/LB for electric motors scrap to 3.3 USD/LB for #1 copper pipe scrap.
- Lead scrap prices range from 0.08 USD/LB for lead wheel weights scrap to 0.36 USD/LB for soft lead scrap.
- Stainless steel scrap prices range from 0.38 USD/LB for 304 stainless steel scrap to 0.72 USD/LB for 316 stainless steel scrap.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in British Columbia, Canada. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.97 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.93 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Faucets Scrap | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 1.91 | 1.91 | 1.91 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Pipe Scrap | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| #2 Copper Pipe Scrap | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.83 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| #2 Copper Wire Scrap | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.83 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.08 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| Bright/Shiny Copper | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery | 1.94 | 1.94 | 1.94 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| Soft Lead Scrap | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in British Columbia
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in British Columbia
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in British Columbia