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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 Scrap3.193.193.19USD/LB07 Oct 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.23.23.19USD/LB07 Oct 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap2.12.12.1USD/LB07 Oct 2025
#1 Insulated (Romex)1.851.851.85USD/LB07 Oct 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.112.112.11USD/LB07 Oct 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 45-50% Recovery Scrap111USD/LB07 Oct 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap1.851.851.85USD/LB07 Oct 2025
#2 Copper Bare Bright Scrap3.263.263.26USD/LB07 Oct 2025
#2 Copper Scrap33.013USD/LB07 Oct 2025
#2 Copper Tubing Scrap1.91.91.9USD/LB07 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum sheet Scrap0.390.470.3USD/LB07 Oct 2025
AC compressors Scrap0.230.230.23USD/LB07 Oct 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.180.180.18USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.940.940.94USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.380.380.38USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.421.431.4USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap1.51.51.5USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap w/ Fe1.31.31.3USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Aluminum Auto Wheels0.750.750.75USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Aluminum Beverage Cans0.50.50.5USD/LB07 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances202020USD/Ton07 Oct 2025
Cellular Phones Scrap1.831.831.83USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Computer/Server (Complete) Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Hard Drive Boards555USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Hard Drives Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB07 Oct 2025
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.450.450.45USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Incomplete Laptops0.150.150.15USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Laptops0.40.40.4USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Lithium-Ion Battery Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Memory Chips Scrap6.57.55.5USD/LB07 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared888USD/CWT07 Oct 2025
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB07 Oct 2025
#1 Steel Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB07 Oct 2025
#1 Unprepared7.57.57.5USD/CWT07 Oct 2025
#1 UnPrepared Scrap180180180USD/GT07 Oct 2025
#1 Unprepared Steel0.060.060.06USD/LB07 Oct 2025
#2 Prepared888USD/CWT07 Oct 2025
#2 Unprepared7.57.57.5USD/CWT07 Oct 2025
Drums and Rotors260260260USD/GT07 Oct 2025
Drums and Rotors0.10.10.1USD/LB07 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB07 Oct 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.240.240.24USD/LB07 Oct 2025
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB07 Oct 2025
304 Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB07 Oct 2025
316 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB07 Oct 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB07 Oct 2025
316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.090.090.09USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.290.290.29USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.230.230.23USD/LB07 Oct 2025
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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 PET Plastic1.471.471.47USD/LB30 Sep 2025
#1 PETE Plastic Scrap1.271.271.27USD/LB30 Sep 2025
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB30 Sep 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared Iron707070USD/Ton07 Oct 2025
#1 Unprepared Iron404040USD/Ton07 Oct 2025
Cast Iron606060USD/Ton07 Oct 2025
Cast Iron0.080.080.07USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Light Iron Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Long Iron Scrap140140140USD/Ton07 Oct 2025
Short Iron Scrap155155155USD/Ton07 Oct 2025
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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 $0.56/lb on 07 Oct 2025
  • 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 $1.59/lb on 07 Oct 2025
  • 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 $1.74/lb on 07 Oct 2025
  • 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 $4.2/lb on 07 Oct 2025
  • 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 07 Oct 2025
  • 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 $73.59/lb on 07 Oct 2025
  • 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 07 Oct 2025
  • 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 $143.87/lb on 07 Oct 2025
  • 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 07 Oct 2025
  • 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 07 Oct 2025
  • 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 $0.48/lb on 07 Oct 2025
  • 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 $81.75/lb on 07 Oct 2025
  • 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 $64.2/lb on 07 Oct 2025
  • 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 $0.26/lb on 07 Oct 2025

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.744.744.74USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Solid Scrap4.44.44.4USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap4.934.934.93USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.582.62.56USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.484.484.48USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.461.461.46USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.843.843.84USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Alternator Scrap0.640.640.64USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Bare Bright Copper Scrap4.94.94.9USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Brass C Metal Scrap3.783.783.78USD/LB13 Aug 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.744.744.74USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Solid Scrap4.44.44.4USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap4.934.934.93USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.582.62.56USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.484.484.48USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.461.461.46USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.843.843.84USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Alternator Scrap0.640.640.64USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Bare Bright Copper Scrap4.94.94.9USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Brass C Metal Scrap3.783.783.78USD/LB13 Aug 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances202020USD/Ton07 Oct 2025
Cellular Phones Scrap1.831.831.83USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Computer/Server (Complete) Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Hard Drive Boards555USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Hard Drives Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB07 Oct 2025
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.450.450.45USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Incomplete Laptops0.150.150.15USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Laptops0.40.40.4USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Lithium-Ion Battery Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB07 Oct 2025
Memory Chips Scrap6.57.55.5USD/LB07 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Cast Scrap341.25341.25341.25USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap225225225USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Heavy Melt Scrap246.67246.67246.67USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Motor Blocks Scrap288.33288.33288.33USD/NT13 Aug 2025
O/S Heavy Melt228.33228.33228.33USD/NT13 Aug 2025
O/S Plate & Structural Scrap281.67281.67281.67USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Oversized Steel Scrap225225225USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Oversized Structural Steel Scrap245245245USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Plate & Structural303.33303.33303.33USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Plate & Structural Scrap320320320USD/NT13 Aug 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.510.510.51USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Stainless Steel Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Stainless Steel Solids Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Stainless Steel Unclean0.650.650.65USD/LB13 Aug 2025
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Cast Iron225225225USD/NT13 Aug 2025
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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 $0.97/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • 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 $2.5/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • 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 $2.78/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • 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 $9.56/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • 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 $177.86/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • 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 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Others in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Others in the Canada scrap yards was $176.78/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • 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 $1.81/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • 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 $155.19/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards was $104.53/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • 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 $0.53/lb on 13 Aug 2025
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