Scrap Metal Prices in New Jersey, United States
Price Updated on 2026-08-20
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in cities across New Jersey. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 0.03 USD/LB for aluminum transformers scrap to 3.4 USD/LB for truck radiators clean scrap.
- Brass scrap prices range from 0.2 USD/LB for dirty auto radiators scrap to 4.21 USD/LB for meter brass scrap.
- Copper scrap prices range from 0.1 USD/LB for #3 insulated copper wire scrap to 5.65 USD/LB for bare bright copper scrap.
- Electronics scrap prices range from 0.04 USD/LB for appliances to 15 USD/LB for memory chips scrap.
- Iron scrap prices range from 0.02 USD/LB for light iron scrap to 14 USD/CWT for cast iron scrap.
- Lead scrap price is 5 USD/LB for Lead Batteries Scrap
- Others prices range from 0.06 USD/LB for cars no tires scrap to 200 USD/GT for brake/rotors scrap.
- Paper stock price is 0.01 USD/LB for Cardboard
- Stainless steel scrap prices range from 0.06 USD/LB for stainless steel unclean to 0.77 USD/LB for 316 non-magnetic stainless steel scrap.
- Steel scrap prices range from 0.04 USD/LB for hms unprepared to 175 USD/GT for #1 prepared steel scrap.
- Tin price is 3.1 USD/LB for Tin
- Zinc scrap price is 2.01 USD/LB for Zinc Scrap
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in New Jersey, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5052 Aluminum Scrap | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| 6061 Aluminum Plate Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| 6061 Aluminum sheet Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| 6061 Extrusions Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| 6063 Extrusions Scrap | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.87 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Road Signs | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Thermal Extrusion Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Turning Scrap | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.49 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.16 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.06 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.42 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Truck Radiators Clean Scrap | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Truck Radiators Dirty Scrap | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Meter Brass Scrap | 4.21 | 4.21 | 4.21 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Mixed Brass Shells Scrap | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.28 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Mixed Brass Turnings Scrap | 3.05 | 3.05 | 3.05 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Red Brass Turnings Scrap | 4.02 | 4.02 | 4.02 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Yellow Brass Pipe Scrap | 3.32 | 3.32 | 3.32 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 3.22 | 3.22 | 3.22 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 5.43 | 5.43 | 5.43 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 5.17 | 5.17 | 5.17 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery | 3.57 | 3.57 | 3.57 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wires (Cu 55%) Scrap | 2.22 | 2.22 | 2.22 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 5.65 | 5.65 | 5.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 3.42 | 3.42 | 3.42 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 4.83 | 4.83 | 4.83 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Copper Turnings Scrap | 4.55 | 4.55 | 4.55 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Jelly Wire | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Romex Wire Scrap | 3.27 | 3.27 | 3.27 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laptops | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Light Iron Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
Others
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake/Rotors Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
Paper Stock
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| 410 Stainless Steel Plate Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Prepared Steel Scrap | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| #1 Unprepared Steel | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Appliances | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Steel BX Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
Zinc Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Scrap | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in New Jersey
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in New Jersey
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in New Jersey