Scrap Metal Prices Paid by Scrap Yards in California, United States
The prices listed below are state averages paid by scrap yards in California state, United States.
- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards.
| Aluminum Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1.58 | 1.85 | 1.3 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Auto Wheels | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Big Rig Rims | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB |
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| Brass Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Plumbing Brass Scrap | 1.25 | 1.45 | 1.05 | USD/LB |
| Red Brass Scrap | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | USD/LB |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.07 | 2.17 | 1.95 | USD/LB |
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| Copper Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | USD/LB |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 3.5 | 3.75 | 3.25 | USD/LB |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 3.5 | 3.75 | 3.25 | USD/LB |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.78 | 1.93 | 1.63 | USD/LB |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | USD/LB |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 3.35 | 3.55 | 3.15 | USD/LB |
| Bright/Shiny Copper | 3.58 | 3.73 | 3.42 | USD/LB |
| Copper Radiators Scrap | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB |
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| Electronics Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Appliances | 70 | 70 | 70 | USD/MT |
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| Glass Cullet | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| CRV Glass | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB |
| Glass Bottles | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB |
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| Iron Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Cast Iron | 160 | 160 | 160 | USD/NT |
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| Lead Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Lead Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB |
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| Paper Stock | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Newspaper (with inserts, junk mail & magazines) | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/Ton |
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| Plastic Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| #1 PET Plastic | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.47 | USD/LB |
| #1 PETE Plastic Scrap | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.27 | USD/LB |
| #2 HDPE Plastic | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | (USD/LB) |
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| Stainless Steel Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.28 | 0.3 | 0.25 | USD/LB |
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| Steel Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Steel Scrap | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB |
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| Tin | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Tin | 50 | 50 | 50 | USD/PT |
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| Zinc Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Zinc Die Cast Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB |
| Zinc Die Cast w/ Fe | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB |
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