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 |
| 6061 Extrusions Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB |
| 6063 Extrusions Scrap | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | USD/LB |
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| Brass Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Auto Radiators Scrap | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | USD/LB |
| Brass Heater Cores Scrap | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | USD/LB |
| Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | USD/LB |
| Red Brass Scrap | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | USD/LB |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | USD/LB |
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| Copper Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 5 | 5 | 5 | USD/LB |
| #1 Copper Pipe Scrap | 4.85 | 4.85 | 4.85 | (USD/LB) |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 4.85 | 4.85 | 4.85 | USD/LB |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | USD/LB |
| #2 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 4.95 | 4.95 | 4.95 | USD/LB |
| #2 Copper Pipe Scrap | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | USD/LB |
| #2 Copper Wire Scrap | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | USD/LB |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB |
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| Electronics Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Cellular Phones Scrap | 3 | 3 | 3 | USD/LB |
| HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB |
| Laptops | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB |
| Medium Grade Boards Scrap | 5 | 5 | 5 | USD/LB |
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| Iron Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Cast Iron | 240 | 240 | 240 | USD/NT |
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| Lead Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB |
| Soft Lead Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 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 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB |
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| Steel Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/GT |
| Plate & Structural | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD//CWT |
| Prepared Steel Scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB |
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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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