Scrap Metal Prices in Michigan, United States
Price Updated on 2026-08-20
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in cities across Michigan. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for aluminum foil scrap to 2 USD/LB for al/cu radiators scrap.
- Brass scrap prices range from 0.15 USD/LB for irony yellow brass scrap to 3.7 USD/LB for red brass scrap.
- Copper scrap prices range from 0.05 USD/LB for sealed units electric motors scrap to 205 USD/NT for dirty motors.
- Electronics scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for computer/server (incomplete) scrap to 240 USD/GT for appliances.
- Iron scrap prices range from 95 USD/GT for mixed cast iron scrap to 260 USD/GT for sheet iron.
- Lead scrap prices range from 0.04 USD/LB for lead wheel weights scrap to 0.55 USD/LB for soft lead scrap.
- Others prices range from 90 USD/NT for stove cast to 300 USD/GT for clean auto cast.
- Stainless steel scrap price is 135 USD/NT for Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap
- Steel scrap prices range from 0.12 USD/LB for drums and rotors to 400 USD/NT for scrap transmissions scrap.
- Tin price is 200 USD/GT for Tin/Steel
- Zinc scrap price is 0.52 USD/LB for Zinc Die Cast Scrap
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Michigan, United States. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.22 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1.98 | 1.98 | 1.98 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.83 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.88 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Turning Scrap | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.97 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Irony Aluminum Scrap | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Magnesium Scrap Clean | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Mixed Aluminum Scrap | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.69 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Faucets Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Brass Turning (clean) Scrap | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Hard Brass Scrap | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Mixed Brass Scrap | 2.23 | 2.23 | 2.23 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 2.92 | 2.92 | 2.92 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.48 | 2.48 | 2.48 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Heavy Bare Scrap | 4.65 | 4.65 | 4.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.57 | 4.57 | 4.57 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 2.27 | 2.27 | 2.27 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.43 | 4.43 | 4.43 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.77 | 1.77 | 1.77 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 4 | 4 | 4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Cu/Al Radiators Scrap | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliances | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/NT | 2026-08-20 |
Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Iron Scrap | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/NT | 2026-08-20 |
| Mixed Iron Scrap | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/NT | 2026-08-20 |
| Sheet Iron | 183.33 | 183.33 | 183.33 | USD/NT | 2026-08-20 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Soft Lead Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
Others
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake/Rotors Scrap | 257.5 | 257.5 | 257.5 | USD/NT | 2026-08-20 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 120 | 120 | 120 | USD/NT | 2026-08-20 |
| Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Cast Scrap | 250 | 250 | 250 | USD/NT | 2026-08-20 |
| Clean Auto Cast | 215 | 215 | 215 | USD/NT | 2026-08-20 |
| Mixed Cast Scrap | 190 | 190 | 190 | USD/NT | 2026-08-20 |
| Rebar | 87.5 | 87.5 | 87.5 | USD/NT | 2026-08-20 |
| Unprepared Structural Scrap | 215 | 215 | 215 | USD/NT | 2026-08-20 |
Zinc Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in Michigan
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in Michigan
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in Michigan