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Scrap Metal Prices in the U.S. and Canada

The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in the U.S.A. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.

U.S. Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap4.784.784.78USD/LB04 Mar 2026
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap4.84.84.8USD/LB04 Mar 2026
#1 Copper Scrap4.194.194.19USD/LB04 Mar 2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)111USD/LB04 Mar 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.821.821.82USD/LB04 Mar 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB04 Mar 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap1.91.91.9USD/LB04 Mar 2026
#2 Copper Pipe Scrap4.64.64.6USD/LB04 Mar 2026
#2 Copper Scrap3.983.983.98USD/LB04 Mar 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.721.721.72USD/LB04 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
AC compressors Scrap0.340.340.34USD/LB04 Mar 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.260.260.26USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.540.540.54USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.521.521.52USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Aluminum Auto Wheels0.650.650.65USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Aluminum Beverage Cans0.40.40.4USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Aluminum Bronze Scrap2.352.352.35USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.131.131.13USD/LB04 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Low Grade Motherboard Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB04 Mar 2026
High Grade Board Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Laptops0.50.50.5USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Power Supplies Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Silver Memory444USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Whole Computer Tower0.20.20.2USD/LB04 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared232.5232.5232.5USD/Ton04 Mar 2026
#1 Unprepared205205205USD/Ton04 Mar 2026
#2 Prepared225225225USD/Ton04 Mar 2026
Appliances0.060.060.06USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Busheling260260260USD/GT04 Mar 2026
Drums and Rotors305305305USD/GT04 Mar 2026
HMS Prepared250250250USD/GT04 Mar 2026
HMS Unprepared200200200USD/GT04 Mar 2026
P&S Scrap280280280USD/GT04 Mar 2026
Rebar120120120USD/GT04 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
18/8 Stainless Steel Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB04 Mar 2026
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB04 Mar 2026
304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB04 Mar 2026
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB04 Mar 2026
304 Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB04 Mar 2026
316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB04 Mar 2026
316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB04 Mar 2026
400 Stainless Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.350.460.24USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB04 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cardboard0.010.010.01USD/LB23 Sep 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 PETE Plastic Scrap1.271.271.27USD/LB28 Jan 2026
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB28 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Unprepared Iron135135135USD/GT04 Mar 2026
Cast Iron0.10.10.1USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Cast Iron150150150USD/GT04 Mar 2026
Light Iron Scrap100100100USD/GT04 Mar 2026
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  • "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.
  • "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.
  • "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current price of Aluminum Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Aluminum Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.72/lb on 04 Mar 2026
  • What is the current price of Brass Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Brass Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $1.69/lb on 04 Mar 2026
  • What is the current price of Copper Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Copper Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $1.94/lb on 04 Mar 2026
  • What is the current price of Electronics Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Electronics Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $4.02/lb on 04 Mar 2026
  • What is the current price of Glass Cullet in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Glass Cullet in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.67/lb on 04 Mar 2026
  • What is the current price of Iron Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Iron Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $75.74/lb on 04 Mar 2026
  • What is the current price of Lead Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Lead Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.23/lb on 04 Mar 2026
  • What is the current price of Others in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Others in the U.S. scrap yards was $148.02/lb on 04 Mar 2026
  • What is the current price of Paper Stock in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Paper Stock in the U.S. scrap yards was $33.98/lb on 04 Mar 2026
  • What is the current price of Plastic Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Plastic Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $1.38/lb on 04 Mar 2026
  • What is the current price of Stainless Steel Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Stainless Steel Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.54/lb on 04 Mar 2026
  • What is the current price of Steel Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Steel Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $85.87/lb on 04 Mar 2026
  • What is the current price of Tin in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Tin in the U.S. scrap yards was $65.96/lb on 04 Mar 2026
  • What is the current price of Zinc Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Zinc Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.27/lb on 04 Mar 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.126.126.12USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.723.122.32USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.915.915.91USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.052.052.05USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#3 Copper Scrap4.954.954.95USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Alternator Scrap1.111.111.11USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.76.76.7USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap2.332.332.33USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.760.760.76USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Cu/Al Radiators Scrap2.982.982.98USD/LB13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.126.126.12USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.723.122.32USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.915.915.91USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.052.052.05USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#3 Copper Scrap4.954.954.95USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Alternator Scrap1.111.111.11USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.76.76.7USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap2.332.332.33USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.760.760.76USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Cu/Al Radiators Scrap2.982.982.98USD/LB13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Low Grade Motherboard Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB04 Mar 2026
High Grade Board Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Laptops0.50.50.5USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Power Supplies Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Silver Memory444USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Whole Computer Tower0.20.20.2USD/LB04 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#2 Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Steel Scrap260260260USD/Ton13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.330.330.33USD/LB13 Feb 2026
304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.410.410.41USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.10.10.1USD/LB13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron150150150USD/NT12 Feb 2026
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  • "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities.
  • "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities.
  • "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current price of Aluminum Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Aluminum Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $1.01/lb on 13 Feb 2026
  • What is the current price of Brass Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Brass Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $2.59/lb on 13 Feb 2026
  • What is the current price of Copper Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Copper Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $3.06/lb on 13 Feb 2026
  • What is the current price of Electronics Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Electronics Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $10.05/lb on 13 Feb 2026
  • What is the current price of Iron Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Iron Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $171.38/lb on 13 Feb 2026
  • What is the current price of Lead Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Lead Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $0.34/lb on 13 Feb 2026
  • What is the current price of Others in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Others in the Canada scrap yards was $174.8/lb on 13 Feb 2026
  • What is the current price of Stainless Steel Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Stainless Steel Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $1.78/lb on 13 Feb 2026
  • What is the current price of Steel Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Steel Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $155.12/lb on 13 Feb 2026
  • What is the current price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards was $105.15/lb on 13 Feb 2026
  • What is the current price of Zinc Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Zinc Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $0.54/lb on 13 Feb 2026
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