North American Copper Scrap Prices Edge Higher, Stainless Steel Scrap Slips on the Index- August 19, 2026

MONTREAL (Scrap Monster): North American scrap metal prices were mostly unchanged on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Copper scrap prices edged higher across a few categories, while Stainless Steel scrap prices posted a widespread decline. All other listed scrap grades remained flat on the Index.

Copper Scrap Prices

• Alternator Scrap: Prices were unchanged from the previous day.

• #1 Copper Wire and Tubing, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, #1 Copper Bare Bright, and #3 Copper–Light Copper: Each grade rose by $0.05 per lb.

• #1 Insulated Copper Wire (85% Recovery) and #2 Insulated Copper Wire (50% Recovery): Both categories held steady.

• Copper Radiator Scrap: Prices increased by $0.01 per lb.

• Copper Transformer Scrap, Cu Yokes, Cu/Al Radiator Ends, Cu/Al Radiators, Cu/Al Radiators/Fe, Harness Wire (35% Recovery), Heater Cores, Romex Wire, Scrap Electric Motors, Starters, Sealed Units, and Xmas Lights: Prices were unchanged from the previous day.

Aluminum Scrap Prices

Aluminum: Scrap prices remained broadly stable, with all listed grades holding their previous-day levels on the Index.

• 1100 Scrap, 3003 Scrap, 356 Aluminum Wheels, and 6063 Extrusions/Fe: Prices were unchanged from the previous day.

• 6063 Extrusions, 5052 Scrap, 6061 Extrusions, Al/Cu Radiators, and Al/Cu Radiators/Fe: Prices showed no movement.

• Aluminum Radiators, Aluminum Radiators/Fe, Aluminum Transformers and Breakage 50% Recovery: Maintained their existing price levels.

• E.C. Aluminum Wire, Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, MLC Clips, Mixed Aluminum Turnings, Old Cast, UBC, Old Sheet, Painted Siding, and Zorba 90% NF: All recorded no day-over-day variation.

Steel Scrap Prices

• #1 Bundle, #1 Busheling, and #1 HMS: Prices remained unchanged on the Index.

• HMS 80/20, Sheet Metal, Shredded Auto Scrap, and Structural Steel: All four categories held steady, with no day-over-day price movement.

Stainless Steel Scrap Prices

• 201 SS, 301 SS, 304 SS Solid, 304 SS Turning, 309 SS, and 316 SS Solid: Prices edged higher by $0.01 per Lb on the Index.

• 310 SS and 330 SS: Recorded a jump of $0.02 per Lb and $0.03 per Lb, respectively.

Brass/Bronze Scrap Prices

Brass/Bronze: Scrap prices registered no variation across several grades in the North American market.

• 70/30 Brass, 80/20 Brass, 85/15 Brass, and Brass Radiator Scrap: Prices recorded no variation.

• Brass Radiator/Fe and Brass Radiator Ends: Both categories remained unchanged from the previous day.

• Red Brass, Red Borings, and Yellow Brass: Held steady on the Index.

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