Scrap Metal Prices in Rhode Island, United States
Price Updated on 2026-08-10
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in cities across Rhode Island. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 0.28 USD/LB for aluminum wheels clean scrap to 2.38 USD/LB for aluminum bx (mc) scrap.
- Brass scrap prices range from 3.26 USD/LB for yellow brass scrap to 4.25 USD/LB for red brass scrap.
- Copper scrap prices range from 0.07 USD/LB for low grade icw to 5.42 USD/LB for bare bright copper scrap.
- Iron scrap price is 135 USD/GT for Light Iron Scrap
- Lead scrap prices range from 0.26 USD/LB for lead batteries scrap to 0.52 USD/LB for lead scrap.
- Stainless steel scrap prices range from 0.37 USD/LB for stainless steel turning scrap to 0.99 USD/LB for 316 stainless steel scrap.
- Steel scrap prices range from 0.83 USD/LB for steel bx scrap to 260 USD/GT for #1 prepared scrap.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Rhode Island, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.14 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.13 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brass Scrap | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 3.26 | 3.26 | 3.26 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 5.27 | 5.27 | 5.27 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 5.08 | 5.08 | 5.08 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| Al/Cu Fins Scrap | 2.76 | 2.76 | 2.76 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| Al/Cu Fins Scrap w/ Fe | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 5.42 | 5.42 | 5.42 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| Household Copper Wire | 1.76 | 1.76 | 1.76 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery | 4.15 | 4.15 | 4.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Iron Scrap | 135 | 135 | 135 | USD/GT | 2026-08-10 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
| 316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Prepared | 185 | 185 | 185 | USD/GT | 2026-08-10 |
| #1 Unprepared | 155 | 155 | 155 | USD/GT | 2026-08-10 |
| Steel BX Scrap | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.83 | USD/LB | 2026-08-10 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in Rhode Island
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in Rhode Island
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in Rhode Island