Scrap Metal Prices in British Columbia, Canada
Price Updated on 20 Nov 2023
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