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 Aluminum Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB |
| Aluminum Cast Wheels Scrap | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB |
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| Brass Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | USD/LB |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB |
| Red Brass Scrap | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | USD/LB |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | USD/LB |
| Yellow Brass Turnings Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB |
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| Copper Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.55 | 3.55 | 3.55 | USD/LB |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | USD/LB |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | USD/LB |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | USD/LB |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 3.05 | 3.05 | 3.05 | 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 |
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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 Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 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 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB |
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| Steel Scrap | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit |
| P&S Scrap | 280 | 280 | 280 | USD/GT |
| Plate & Structural | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD//CWT |
| Prepared Steel Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB |
| Sheet Iron | 212.5 | 212.5 | 212.5 | USD/GT |
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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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