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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 Scrap4.344.344.34USD/LB15 Jul 2026
#1 Copper Tube Scrap4.54.624.38USD/LB15 Jul 2026
#1 Copper Wire Scrap2.832.832.83USD/LB15 Jul 2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)3.253.253.25USD/LB15 Jul 2026
#1 Insulated (Size 10 and 12 THNN)4.054.054.05USD/LB15 Jul 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.642.662.61USD/LB15 Jul 2026
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap3.233.233.23USD/LB15 Jul 2026
#2 Copper Scrap3.933.933.93USD/LB15 Jul 2026
#2 Copper Tubing Scrap4.34.434.18USD/LB15 Jul 2026
#2 Copper Wire Scrap2.12.12.1USD/LB15 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
5052 Aluminum Scrap1.341.341.34USD/LB15 Jul 2026
6061 Aluminum Plate Scrap0.690.690.69USD/LB15 Jul 2026
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB15 Jul 2026
6061 Aluminum Secondary Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB15 Jul 2026
6061 Aluminum sheet Scrap0.570.570.57USD/LB15 Jul 2026
6061 Extrusions Scrap0.810.810.81USD/LB15 Jul 2026
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.851.10.6USD/LB15 Jul 2026
6063 Extrusions Scrap0.940.940.94USD/LB15 Jul 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB15 Jul 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.360.360.36USD/LB15 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances170170170USD/NT15 Jul 2026
Cell Phone w/ Battery111USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery222USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Floppy/CD Drive0.050.050.05USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Hard Drive Boards444USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Laptops0.750.750.75USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Power Supplies Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Whole Computer Tower0.120.120.12USD/LB15 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 H.M. Steel656565USD/NT15 Jul 2026
#1 H.M. Steel6.256.256.25USD/CWT15 Jul 2026
#1 HMS Scrap0.090.090.09USD/LB15 Jul 2026
#1 Prepared999USD/CWT15 Jul 2026
#1 Steel Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB15 Jul 2026
#1 Unprepared0.080.080.08USD/LB15 Jul 2026
#1 Unprepared7.757.757.75USD/CWT15 Jul 2026
#2 Prepared8.58.58.5USD/CWT15 Jul 2026
#2 Unprepared7.257.257.25USD/CWT15 Jul 2026
Appliances0.060.060.06USD/LB15 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.370.370.37USD/LB15 Jul 2026
304 Stainless Steel Secondary Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB15 Jul 2026
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB15 Jul 2026
316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB15 Jul 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.770.770.77USD/LB15 Jul 2026
316 Stainless Steel Secondary Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB15 Jul 2026
316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.370.370.37USD/LB15 Jul 2026
410 Stainless Steel Plate Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.290.290.29USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB15 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
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB15 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron909090USD/Ton15 Jul 2026
Cast Iron8.258.258.25USD/CWT15 Jul 2026
Cast Iron220220220USD/NT15 Jul 2026
Light Iron Scrap170170170USD/NT15 Jul 2026
Light Iron Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Mixed Iron Scrap170170170USD/NT15 Jul 2026
Sheet Iron170170170USD/NT15 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 15 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 $1.79/lb on 15 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 $2.05/lb on 15 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 $4.17/lb on 15 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 15 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 $77.08/lb on 15 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 15 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 $153.68/lb on 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 $88.06/lb on 15 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 $65.46/lb on 15 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 $0.28/lb on 15 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
Appliances170170170USD/NT15 Jul 2026
Cell Phone w/ Battery111USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery222USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Floppy/CD Drive0.050.050.05USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Hard Drive Boards444USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Laptops0.750.750.75USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Power Supplies Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Whole Computer Tower0.120.120.12USD/LB15 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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