North American Copper and Brass Scrap Prices Register Decline on the Index- October 15, 2026
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-10-16 07:53:18
Copper and Brass/Bronze scrap prices registered a marginal decline. Meanwhile, all other scrap categories held steady on the Index.
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MONTREAL (Scrap Monster): The North American scrap metal prices remained mostly unchanged on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Copper and Brass/Bronze scrap prices registered a marginal decline. Meanwhile, all other scrap categories held steady on the Index.
Copper Scrap Prices
The price of Alternator scrap recorded no variation over the previous day.
The price of #1 Copper Wire and Tubing dropped by $0.08 per Lb. #2 Copper Wire and Tubing prices were also down by $0.08 per Lb. The price of #1 Copper Bare Bright edged lower by $ 0.08 per Lb.
The prices of #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery witnessed a dip of $0.01 per Lb over the previous day. #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery prices were also down by $0.01 per Lb on the Index. #3 Copper-Light: copper prices declined by $0.08 per Lb.
The prices of Copper Radiator scrap fell by $0.02 per Lb on the Index.
Copper Transformer Scrap, Cu Yokes, Cu/Al Radiator Ends, Cu/Al Radiators, and Cu/Al Radiators/Fe prices remained stable on the Index.
The prices of Harness Wire 35% Recovery, Romex Wire, Heater Cores, Scrap Electric Motors, Starters, Sealed units, and Xmas Lights reported no change from the previous day’s price levels.
Aluminum Scrap Prices
1100 Scrap prices remained flat over the day. The prices of 3003 Scrap were flat on the Index. The prices of 356 Aluminum Wheels and 6063 Extrusions/Fe were also unchanged.
The prices of 6063 Extrusions held steady over the day.
In the meantime, prices of 5052 Scrap and 6061 Extrusions remained flat when compared with the prior day.
The prices of Al/Cu Radiators and Al/Cu Radiators/Fe remained unchanged over the day. Aluminum Radiators and Aluminum Radiators/Fe prices held steady. Aluminum Transformers and Breakage 50% Recovery prices remained unchanged on the Index.
E.C Aluminum Wire, Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, and MLC Clips held steady at the previous day’s price levels.
Mixed Aluminum Turnings, Old Cast, UBC, Old Sheet, Painted Siding, and Zorba 90% NF prices also were unchanged.
Steel Scrap Prices
#1 Bundle prices remained flat.
The prices of #1 Busheling and #1HMS were also unchanged on the Index.
HMS 80/20, Sheet Metal, Shredded Auto Scrap, and Structural Steel also saw no change in prices when compared with the previous day.
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
201 SS and 301 SS prices reported no change.
304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, 309 SS, and 310 SS prices were unchanged from the previous day’s level.
Also, 330 SS and 316 SS Solid prices remained unchanged on the Index.
Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices
The Brass/Bronze Scrap prices in the North American region witnessed a slight decline on the Index.
70/30 Brass Scrap, 80/20 Brass Scrap, 85/15 Brass Scrap, and Brass Radiator scrap prices were down by $0.01 per Lb each on the Index.
Brass Radiator /Fe and Brass Radiator Ends prices held steady when compared with the previous day's price levels.
Red Brass, Red Borings, and Yellow Brass prices edged lower by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.
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Which scrap metal category recorded price declines in North America on October 15, 2026, alongside brass/bronze scrap?
Frequently Asked Questions
- How did North American scrap metal prices perform on October 15, 2026?
North American scrap metal prices remained mostly unchanged on the ScrapMonster Price Index. Copper and brass/bronze scrap registered modest declines, while aluminum, steel and stainless steel scrap prices held at their previous-day levels.
- Which copper scrap grades recorded the largest declines?
#1 Copper Bare Bright, #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #3 Copper-Light recorded the largest reported declines, falling by $0.08 per pound each. Copper Radiator scrap dropped by $0.02 per pound, while insulated copper wire grades declined by $0.01 per pound.
- Which brass and bronze scrap grades experienced price declines?
70/30 Brass, 80/20 Brass, 85/15 Brass, Brass Radiator, Red Brass, Red Borings, and Yellow Brass each declined by $0.01 per pound. Brass Radiator /Fe and Brass Radiator Ends were exceptions, with both grades maintaining their previous-day prices.
