Scrap Metal Prices Paid by Scrap Yards in Illinois, United States
The prices listed below are state averages paid by scrap yards in Illinois 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 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.53 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.98 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB |
| Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB |
| Prepared 6061 Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.82 | USD/LB |
| Prepared 6063 Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.07 | USD/LB |
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| Brass Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Red Brass Scrap | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | USD/LB |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | USD/LB |
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| Copper Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 5.09 | 5.09 | 5.09 | USD/LB |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | USD/LB |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.82 | 4.82 | 4.82 | USD/LB |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 5.28 | 5.28 | 5.28 | USD/LB |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 4.69 | 4.69 | 4.69 | USD/LB |
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| Electronics Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Laptops | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB |
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| Iron Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| #1 Prepared Iron | 260 | 260 | 260 | USD/CWT |
| #1 Unprepared Iron | 230 | 230 | 230 | USD/CWT |
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| Lead Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Auto Batteries Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB |
| Lead Scrap | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB |
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| Others | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Brake/Rotors Scrap | 260 | 260 | 260 | USD/LB |
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| Stainless Steel Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| 201 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB |
| 301 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB |
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB |
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| Steel Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Tin | 200 | 200 | 200 | USD//CWT |
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| Tin | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Tin | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/PT |
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| Zinc Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Zinc Die Cast Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB |
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