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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 Scrap4.444.444.44USD/LB12 Mar 2026
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap4.074.074.07USD/LB12 Mar 2026
#1 Copper Scrap4.314.314.31USD/LB12 Mar 2026
#1 Copper Wire Scrap4.124.124.12USD/LB12 Mar 2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)2.22.22.2USD/LB12 Mar 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.532.532.53USD/LB12 Mar 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap2.922.922.92USD/LB12 Mar 2026
#2 Copper Pipe Scrap3.963.963.96USD/LB12 Mar 2026
#2 Copper Scrap4.084.084.08USD/LB12 Mar 2026
#2 Copper Scrap Dirty4.24.24.2USD/LB12 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Mar 2026
6063 Extrusions Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB12 Mar 2026
6063 Painted Extrusion Aluminum Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB12 Mar 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB12 Mar 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.290.290.29USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.961.961.96USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap2.172.172.17USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Aluminum Auto Wheels0.80.80.8USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Aluminum Bronze Scrap3.43.43.4USD/LB12 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Docking Stations Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Incomplete Laptops0.40.40.4USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Tablets0.70.70.7USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Telecom Equipment0.270.270.27USD/LB12 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Insulated Steel BX Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Steel BX Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Steel Turnings Scrap858585USD/GT12 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB12 Mar 2026
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB12 Mar 2026
304 Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB12 Mar 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB12 Mar 2026
316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.80.80.8USD/LB12 Mar 2026
316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.620.620.62USD/LB12 Mar 2026
316 UnPrepared Stainless Steel ​Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Irony Stainless Steel Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.130.130.13USD/LB12 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/LB05 Mar 2026
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB05 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared Iron160160160USD/Ton10 Mar 2026
#1 Unprepared Iron120120120USD/Ton10 Mar 2026
Cast Iron0.070.070.07USD/LB10 Mar 2026
Cast Iron270270270USD/Ton10 Mar 2026
Cast Iron210210210USD/GT10 Mar 2026
Light Iron Scrap0.040.040.04USD/LB10 Mar 2026
Mixed Iron Scrap0.040.040.04USD/LB10 Mar 2026
Short Iron Scrap150150150USD/Ton10 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 12 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 $1.7/lb on 12 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 $1.95/lb on 12 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 $4.09/lb on 12 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 12 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 $77.59/lb on 12 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 12 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 $148.67/lb on 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 $86.42/lb on 12 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 $66.61/lb on 12 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 12 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
Docking Stations Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Incomplete Laptops0.40.40.4USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Tablets0.70.70.7USD/LB12 Mar 2026
Telecom Equipment0.270.270.27USD/LB12 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
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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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