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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 Scrap4.954.954.95USD/LB03 Jul 2026
#1 Copper Scrap4.414.424.4USD/LB03 Jul 2026
#1 Copper Tube Scrap4.895.074.72USD/LB03 Jul 2026
#1 Copper Wire Double Insulated2.32.32.3USD/LB03 Jul 2026
#1 Copper Wire Scrap3.673.673.67USD/LB03 Jul 2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)2.712.712.71USD/LB03 Jul 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.962.471.45USD/LB03 Jul 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap333USD/LB03 Jul 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap3.53.53.5USD/LB03 Jul 2026
#1 Single Insulated Copper Scrap2.52.52.5USD/LB03 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB03 Jul 2026
6061 Aluminum sheet Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB03 Jul 2026
6063 Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB03 Jul 2026
6063 Aluminum Scrap111USD/LB03 Jul 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB03 Jul 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.580.580.58USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap2.162.182.13USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap111USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap2.32.352.24USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap2.22.22.2USD/LB03 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Battery Backups (Complete)0.050.050.05USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery111USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap2.252.252.25USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Colored Boards Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Finger Boards3.423.53.35USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Floppy/CD Drive0.10.10.1USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Hard Drives - Incomplete0.10.10.1USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.310.310.31USD/LB03 Jul 2026
High Grade Board Scrap1.251.251.25USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Laptops0.490.490.49USD/LB03 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared195195195USD/GT03 Jul 2026
#1 Prepared7.57.57.5USD/CWT03 Jul 2026
#1 Unprepared165165165USD/GT03 Jul 2026
#1 Unprepared6.56.56.5USD/CWT03 Jul 2026
#2 Prepared240240240USD/NT03 Jul 2026
#2 Prepared777USD/CWT03 Jul 2026
#2 Unprepared666USD/CWT03 Jul 2026
Auto Cast Scrap315315315USD/GT03 Jul 2026
Auto Cast Scrap250250250USD/NT03 Jul 2026
Car Bodies220220220USD/GT03 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
201 Stainless Steel Scrap0.180.180.18USD/LB03 Jul 2026
301 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB03 Jul 2026
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.380.380.38USD/LB03 Jul 2026
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.330.330.33USD/LB03 Jul 2026
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB03 Jul 2026
304 Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB03 Jul 2026
316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.770.770.77USD/LB03 Jul 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Stainless Steel Breakage0.10.10.1USD/LB03 Jul 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/LB02 Jun 2026
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB02 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron240240240USD/NT03 Jul 2026
Cast Iron777USD/CWT03 Jul 2026
Light Iron Scrap909090USD/Ton03 Jul 2026
Light Iron Scrap145145145USD/GT03 Jul 2026
Sheet Iron150150150USD/Ton03 Jul 2026
Torching Iron180180180USD/GT03 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 03 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 03 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 03 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 03 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 03 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 03 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 03 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 03 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 03 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 03 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 03 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 $87.38/lb on 03 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 $65.81/lb on 03 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 03 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
Battery Backups (Complete)0.050.050.05USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery111USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap2.252.252.25USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Colored Boards Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Finger Boards3.423.53.35USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Floppy/CD Drive0.10.10.1USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Hard Drives - Incomplete0.10.10.1USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.310.310.31USD/LB03 Jul 2026
High Grade Board Scrap1.251.251.25USD/LB03 Jul 2026
Laptops0.490.490.49USD/LB03 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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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
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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