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.
Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 3.19 | 3.19 | 3.19 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
#1 Copper Scrap | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.19 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
#1 Copper Tube Scrap | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
#1 Insulated (Romex) | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
#1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.11 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 45-50% Recovery Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
#2 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 3.26 | 3.26 | 3.26 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
#2 Copper Scrap | 3 | 3.01 | 3 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
#2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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6061 Aluminum sheet Scrap | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
AC compressors Scrap | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.94 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1.42 | 1.43 | 1.4 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap w/ Fe | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Aluminum Auto Wheels | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Aluminum Beverage Cans | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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Appliances | 20 | 20 | 20 | USD/Ton | 07 Oct 2025 |
Cellular Phones Scrap | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.83 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Computer/Server (Complete) Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Hard Drive Boards | 5 | 5 | 5 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Hard Drives Scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Incomplete Laptops | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Laptops | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Lithium-Ion Battery Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Memory Chips Scrap | 6.5 | 7.5 | 5.5 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Complete List |
Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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#1 Prepared | 8 | 8 | 8 | USD/CWT | 07 Oct 2025 |
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
#1 Steel Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
#1 Unprepared | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | USD/CWT | 07 Oct 2025 |
#1 UnPrepared Scrap | 180 | 180 | 180 | USD/GT | 07 Oct 2025 |
#1 Unprepared Steel | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
#2 Prepared | 8 | 8 | 8 | USD/CWT | 07 Oct 2025 |
#2 Unprepared | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | USD/CWT | 07 Oct 2025 |
Drums and Rotors | 260 | 260 | 260 | USD/GT | 07 Oct 2025 |
Drums and Rotors | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Complete List |
Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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304 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
304 Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
316 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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Cardboard | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | USD/LB | 23 Sep 2025 |
Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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#1 PET Plastic | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.47 | USD/LB | 30 Sep 2025 |
#1 PETE Plastic Scrap | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.27 | USD/LB | 30 Sep 2025 |
#2 HDPE Plastic | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 30 Sep 2025 |
Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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#1 Prepared Iron | 70 | 70 | 70 | USD/Ton | 07 Oct 2025 |
#1 Unprepared Iron | 40 | 40 | 40 | USD/Ton | 07 Oct 2025 |
Cast Iron | 60 | 60 | 60 | USD/Ton | 07 Oct 2025 |
Cast Iron | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Light Iron Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Long Iron Scrap | 140 | 140 | 140 | USD/Ton | 07 Oct 2025 |
Short Iron Scrap | 155 | 155 | 155 | USD/Ton | 07 Oct 2025 |
Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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#1 Copper Scrap | 4.74 | 4.74 | 4.74 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
#1 Copper Solid Scrap | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
#1 Copper Wire Scrap | 4.93 | 4.93 | 4.93 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
#1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.58 | 2.6 | 2.56 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
#2 Copper Scrap | 4.48 | 4.48 | 4.48 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
#2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1.46 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
#3 Copper Scrap | 3.84 | 3.84 | 3.84 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
Alternator Scrap | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
Brass C Metal Scrap | 3.78 | 3.78 | 3.78 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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#1 Copper Scrap | 4.74 | 4.74 | 4.74 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
#1 Copper Solid Scrap | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
#1 Copper Wire Scrap | 4.93 | 4.93 | 4.93 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
#1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.58 | 2.6 | 2.56 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
#2 Copper Scrap | 4.48 | 4.48 | 4.48 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
#2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1.46 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
#3 Copper Scrap | 3.84 | 3.84 | 3.84 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
Alternator Scrap | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
Brass C Metal Scrap | 3.78 | 3.78 | 3.78 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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Appliances | 20 | 20 | 20 | USD/Ton | 07 Oct 2025 |
Cellular Phones Scrap | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.83 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Computer/Server (Complete) Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Hard Drive Boards | 5 | 5 | 5 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Hard Drives Scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Incomplete Laptops | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Laptops | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Lithium-Ion Battery Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Memory Chips Scrap | 6.5 | 7.5 | 5.5 | USD/LB | 07 Oct 2025 |
Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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Auto Cast Scrap | 341.25 | 341.25 | 341.25 | USD/NT | 13 Aug 2025 |
Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap | 225 | 225 | 225 | USD/NT | 13 Aug 2025 |
Heavy Melt Scrap | 246.67 | 246.67 | 246.67 | USD/NT | 13 Aug 2025 |
Motor Blocks Scrap | 288.33 | 288.33 | 288.33 | USD/NT | 13 Aug 2025 |
O/S Heavy Melt | 228.33 | 228.33 | 228.33 | USD/NT | 13 Aug 2025 |
O/S Plate & Structural Scrap | 281.67 | 281.67 | 281.67 | USD/NT | 13 Aug 2025 |
Oversized Steel Scrap | 225 | 225 | 225 | USD/NT | 13 Aug 2025 |
Oversized Structural Steel Scrap | 245 | 245 | 245 | USD/NT | 13 Aug 2025 |
Plate & Structural | 303.33 | 303.33 | 303.33 | USD/NT | 13 Aug 2025 |
Plate & Structural Scrap | 320 | 320 | 320 | USD/NT | 13 Aug 2025 |
Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
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304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
Stainless Steel Solids Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 13 Aug 2025 |
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Cast Iron | 225 | 225 | 225 | USD/NT | 13 Aug 2025 |