North American Scrap Market Gains as Copper, Aluminum Prices Rise on the Index- August 10, 2026
Daily Scrap Metal Price Report | 2026-08-11 11:28:20
Copper and Aluminum were the only scrap varieties to register price movements, with both commodities edging higher compared with the previous day's levels.
By North American Scrap Prices Steady as Copper, Aluminum Edge Higher
Copper and aluminum were the only scrap categories to post daily gains on the ScrapMonster Price Index, while steel, stainless steel, and brass/bronze held flat.
WHAT READERS SHOULD KNOW
- North American scrap prices were largely unchanged on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Monday, August 10, 2026.
- Copper and aluminum were the only two categories to move, both edging higher versus the prior session.
- Steel, stainless steel, and brass/bronze scrap prices recorded no change across all tracked grades.
- Clean copper grades, including #1 Bare Bright and #1/#2 Copper Wire and Tubing, rose $0.02 per lb.
- Most aluminum grades gained $0.01 per lb, while E.C. Aluminum Wire posted the day's largest aluminum move at $0.02 per lb.
MONTREAL (Scrap Monster): North American scrap metal prices remained largely unchanged on the ScrapMonster Price Index as of Monday, August 10, 2026. Copper and aluminum were the only scrap varieties to register price movements, with both commodities edging higher compared with the previous day's levels.
- Copper: Marginal increase
- Aluminum: Recorded a slight jump
- Brass/Bronze: Held steady
- Stainless Steel: Saw no variation
- Steel: Flat trend
What the Copper Scrap Data Showed
Alternator scrap prices remained flat over the previous day. #1 Copper Wire and Tubing increased by $0.02 per lb, and #2 Copper Wire and Tubing was also up $0.02 per lb. #1 Copper Bare Bright edged higher by $0.02 per lb.
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery and #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery were unchanged on the Index. #3 Copper-Light Copper prices increased $0.02 per lb.
Copper Radiator scrap saw no variation. Copper Transformer Scrap and Cu Yokes held steady over the prior day. Cu/Al Radiator Ends, Cu/Al Radiators, and Cu/Al Radiators/Fe remained stable as of August 10, 2026.
Harness Wire 35% Recovery, Romex Wire, and Heater Cores saw no fluctuation. Scrap Electric Motors, Starters, Sealed Units, and Xmas Lights reported no change from the previous day's levels.
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What the Aluminum Scrap Data Showed
1100 Scrap, 3003 Scrap, 356 Aluminum Wheels, 6063 Extrusions/Fe, 6063 Extrusions, 5052 Scrap, and 6061 Extrusions edged higher by $0.01 per lb over the previous day.
Al/Cu Radiators, Al/Cu Radiators/Fe, Aluminum Radiators, Aluminum Radiators/Fe, Aluminum Transformers, and Breakage 50% Recovery remained unchanged as of August 10, 2026.
E.C. Aluminum Wire prices were up $0.02 per lb on the Index — the day's largest aluminum move.
Chrome Wheels, Litho Sheets, MLC Clips, Mixed Aluminum Turnings, Old Cast, UBC, Old Sheet, Painted Siding, and Zorba 90% NF were each up $0.01 per lb.
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Steel Scrap Holds Steady
- #1 Bundle: No change
- #1 Busheling: Flat trend
- #1 HMS: Held steady
- HMS 80/20: Stable pricing
Sheet Metal, Shredded Auto Scrap, and Structural Steel also saw no change in prices as of August 10, 2026.
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Stainless Steel Scrap Shows No Variation
201 SS and 301 SS prices reported no change. 304 SS Solid also remained flat over the previous day, and 304 SS Turning witnessed no change as of August 10, 2026.
309 SS and 310 SS saw no change from the previous day's level, and 330 SS was flat. 316 SS Solid also remained unchanged on the Index.
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Brass and Bronze Scrap Prices Unchanged
Brass/Bronze scrap prices in the North American region witnessed no change on the Index. 70/30 Brass Scrap, 80/20 Brass Scrap, 85/15 Brass Scrap, and Brass Radiator scrap prices were unchanged as of Monday, August 10, 2026.
Brass Radiator/Fe and Brass Radiator Ends prices held steady from the previous day's levels. Red Brass, Red Borings, and Yellow Brass prices recorded no variation on the Index.
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People Also Ask
Which scrap metals rose in price on August 10, 2026?
Copper and aluminum were the only categories to register gains on the ScrapMonster Price Index that day.
How much did copper scrap prices increase?
Key clean grades, including #1 Copper Bare Bright and #1/#2 Copper Wire and Tubing, rose $0.02 per lb.
Which aluminum grade posted the largest gain?
E.C. Aluminum Wire rose $0.02 per lb, the largest aluminum move, while most other tracked grades gained $0.01 per lb.
Did steel scrap prices change on August 10, 2026?
No. All major grades, including #1 HMS, HMS 80/20, and Structural Steel, held steady.
Were stainless steel and brass/bronze scrap prices affected?
No. Both categories reported no price variation across every tracked grade.
POLL
Which scrap metal category showed the strongest price momentum in North America on August 10?
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the overall trend in North American scrap prices on August 10, 2026?
Scrap prices were largely stable, with only copper and aluminum recording gains.
- Which copper scrap grades posted the largest increase?
#1 Copper Wire and Tubing, #2 Copper Wire and Tubing, and #1 Copper Bare Bright each increased by $0.02 per lb.
- Which aluminum scrap grade recorded the biggest gain?
E.C. Aluminum Wire recorded the largest increase at $0.02 per lb, while most other rising grades gained $0.01 per lb.
