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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 Scrap4.784.784.78USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.951.951.95USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#2 Copper Scrap4.424.424.42USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.51.51.5USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#3 Copper Scrap3.93.93.9USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap0.880.880.88USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Alternator Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap5.45.45.4USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Brass Shells Scrap333USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Bright/Shiny Copper555USD/LB31 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB31 Jul 2026
6063 Aluminum Scrap1.151.151.15USD/LB31 Jul 2026
6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB31 Jul 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.71.71.7USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.950.950.95USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap2.252.252.25USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Bronze Scrap3.53.53.5USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.951.951.95USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB31 Jul 2026
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Appliances0.090.090.09USD/LB30 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Steel Scrap130130130USD/Ton31 Jul 2026
#1 Unprepared100100100USD/Ton31 Jul 2026
Steel BX Scrap0.720.720.72USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Tin454545USD/Ton31 Jul 2026
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304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB31 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cardboard0.010.010.01USD/LB23 Sep 2025
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#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB15 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron777USD/CWT31 Jul 2026
Cast Iron130130130USD/Ton31 Jul 2026
Light Iron Scrap555USD/CWT31 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 $0.67/lb on 31 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 $1.8/lb on 31 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 $2.06/lb on 31 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 $4.1/lb on 31 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 31 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 $77.01/lb on 31 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 31 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 $153.83/lb on 31 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 31 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 31 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 31 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 $88.02/lb on 31 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 31 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 31 Jul 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap7.97.97.9USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#1 Copper Scrap7.727.727.72USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire5.655.655.65USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap5.85.85.8USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#2 Copper Scrap7.47.47.4USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire3.153.153.15USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap6.056.056.05USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Electric Motors Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Household Copper Wire3.73.73.7USD/LB31 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap3.153.153.15USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap3.93.93.9USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap3.353.353.35USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap1.851.851.85USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Cast Scrap1.241.241.24USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap1.831.831.83USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap1.381.381.38USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Painted Aluminum Scrap1.291.291.29USD/LB31 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances0.090.090.09USD/LB30 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Heavy Melt Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Auto Cast Scrap0.180.180.18USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Oversized Steel Scrap140140140USD/MT31 Jul 2026
Prepared Steel Scrap180180180USD/MT31 Jul 2026
Tin858585USD/MT31 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.640.640.64USD/LB31 Jul 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap1.331.331.33USD/LB31 Jul 2026
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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 31 Jul 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 $2.7/lb on 31 Jul 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 $3.28/lb on 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 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 $155.42/lb on 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 2026
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