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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 Scrap4.854.854.85USD/LB07 Jul 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.251.251.25USD/LB07 Jul 2026
#2 Copper Scrap4.54.54.5USD/LB07 Jul 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.60.60.6USD/LB07 Jul 2026
#3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB07 Jul 2026
Electric Motors Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB07 Jul 2026
Light Copper Scrap333USD/LB07 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap2.252.252.25USD/LB07 Jul 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB07 Jul 2026
Aluminum Cast Scrap10.510.510.5USD/CWT07 Jul 2026
Aluminum Sheet Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB07 Jul 2026
Aluminum Siding Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB07 Jul 2026
Aluminum Turning Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB07 Jul 2026
Irony Aluminum Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB07 Jul 2026
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Appliances7.57.57.5USD/CWT07 Jul 2026
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Drums and Rotors11.511.511.5USD/CWT07 Jul 2026
Tin10.510.510.5USD/CWT07 Jul 2026
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Stainless Steel Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB07 Jul 2026
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Cardboard0.010.010.01USD/LB23 Sep 2025
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#1 PETE Plastic Scrap1.271.271.27USD/LB02 Jun 2026
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB02 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron7.977.977.97USD/CWT06 Jul 2026
Long Iron Scrap6.886.886.88USD/CWT06 Jul 2026
Short Iron Scrap7.627.627.62USD/CWT06 Jul 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 $0.75/lb on 07 Jul 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 $1.78/lb on 07 Jul 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 $2.04/lb on 07 Jul 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 $4.18/lb on 07 Jul 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 07 Jul 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 $77.15/lb on 07 Jul 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 $0.24/lb on 07 Jul 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 $153.69/lb on 07 Jul 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 07 Jul 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 07 Jul 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 $0.55/lb on 07 Jul 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 $87.37/lb on 07 Jul 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 $65.38/lb on 07 Jul 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 07 Jul 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap7.27.27.2USD/LB18 Jun 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.113.422.8USD/LB18 Jun 2026
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap5.65.65.6USD/LB18 Jun 2026
#2 Copper Scrap6.836.836.83USD/LB18 Jun 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.372.372.37USD/LB18 Jun 2026
#3 Copper Scrap666USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Alternator Scrap1.031.031.03USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap7.87.87.8USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap3.193.193.19USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB18 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
1S Wire Scrap2.592.592.59USD/LB18 Jun 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.360.360.36USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap2.52.52.5USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap3.593.593.59USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap2.32.32.3USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap2.692.692.69USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap1.771.771.77USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Aluminum Cast Scrap1.121.121.12USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Aluminum Casting Scrap0.840.840.84USD/LB18 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances7.57.57.5USD/CWT07 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#2 Steel Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Auto Cast Scrap0.190.190.19USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Steel Scrap240240240USD/Ton18 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.480.480.48USD/LB18 Jun 2026
304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB18 Jun 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB18 Jun 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB18 Jun 2026
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Cast Iron150150150USD/NT17 Jun 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 $1.07/lb on 18 Jun 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 $2.68/lb on 18 Jun 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 $3.25/lb on 18 Jun 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 $10.69/lb on 18 Jun 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 18 Jun 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 18 Jun 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 $176.49/lb on 18 Jun 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 $1.79/lb on 18 Jun 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 $156.68/lb on 18 Jun 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 $100.66/lb on 18 Jun 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 $0.55/lb on 18 Jun 2026
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