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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 Bare Bright Scrap4.554.554.55USD/LB19 Jan 2026
#1 Copper Scrap4.324.354.29USD/LB19 Jan 2026
#1 Copper Tube Scrap4.634.634.63USD/LB19 Jan 2026
#1 Copper Wire Double Insulated222USD/LB19 Jan 2026
#1 Copper Wire Scrap4.644.644.64USD/LB19 Jan 2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)222USD/LB19 Jan 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.11.11.1USD/LB19 Jan 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap3.553.553.55USD/LB19 Jan 2026
#1 Single Insulated Copper Scrap2.252.252.25USD/LB19 Jan 2026
#2 Copper Scrap4.264.284.24USD/LB19 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Plate Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB19 Jan 2026
6061 Aluminum sheet Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB19 Jan 2026
6063 Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap1.11.11.1USD/LB19 Jan 2026
6063 Aluminum Scrap1.351.351.35USD/LB19 Jan 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB19 Jan 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.711.781.64USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.992.11.89USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap2.12.12.1USD/LB19 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cellular Phones Scrap1.671.671.67USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Colored Boards Scrap111USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Finger Boards2.632.762.51USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Floppy/CD Drive0.10.10.1USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Hard Drives - Incomplete0.10.10.1USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.310.310.31USD/LB19 Jan 2026
High Grade Board Scrap333USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Laptops0.830.830.83USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap2.252.252.25USD/LB19 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared215215215USD/GT19 Jan 2026
#1 Unprepared185185185USD/GT19 Jan 2026
Auto Cast Scrap285285285USD/GT19 Jan 2026
Car Bodies180180180USD/GT19 Jan 2026
Drums and Rotors0.080.080.08USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Rebar135135135USD/NT19 Jan 2026
Rebar120120120USD/GT19 Jan 2026
Sheet Metal Scrap145145145USD/NT19 Jan 2026
Sheet Metal Scrap180180180USD/GT19 Jan 2026
Steel BX Scrap0.460.480.45USD/LB19 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
201 Stainless Steel Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB19 Jan 2026
301 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB19 Jan 2026
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.330.330.33USD/LB19 Jan 2026
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB19 Jan 2026
304 Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB19 Jan 2026
316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.720.720.72USD/LB19 Jan 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Stainless Steel Breakage0.090.090.09USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.410.520.29USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB19 Jan 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
#1 PET Plastic1.471.471.47USD/LB18 Dec 2025
#1 PETE Plastic Scrap1.271.271.27USD/LB18 Dec 2025
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB18 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Light Iron Scrap155155155USD/GT19 Jan 2026
Torching Iron115115115USD/NT19 Jan 2026
Torching Iron165165165USD/GT19 Jan 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 $0.71/lb on 19 Jan 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 $1.64/lb on 19 Jan 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 $1.86/lb on 19 Jan 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 $3.78/lb on 19 Jan 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 19 Jan 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 $73.37/lb on 19 Jan 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 $0.26/lb on 19 Jan 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 $144.22/lb on 19 Jan 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 19 Jan 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 19 Jan 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 $0.49/lb on 19 Jan 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 $81.65/lb on 19 Jan 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 $64.46/lb on 19 Jan 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 $0.26/lb on 19 Jan 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.16.16.1USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.443.463.42USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.945.945.94USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.91.91.9USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#3 Copper Scrap4.814.814.81USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Alternator Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.376.376.37USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Brass C Metal Scrap4.14.14.1USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap3.233.233.23USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB06 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.16.16.1USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.443.463.42USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.945.945.94USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.91.91.9USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#3 Copper Scrap4.814.814.81USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Alternator Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.376.376.37USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Brass C Metal Scrap4.14.14.1USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap3.233.233.23USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB06 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cellular Phones Scrap1.671.671.67USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Colored Boards Scrap111USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Finger Boards2.632.762.51USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Floppy/CD Drive0.10.10.1USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Hard Drives - Incomplete0.10.10.1USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.310.310.31USD/LB19 Jan 2026
High Grade Board Scrap333USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Laptops0.830.830.83USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB19 Jan 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap2.252.252.25USD/LB19 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Cast Scrap348.33348.33348.33USD/NT06 Jan 2026
Motor Blocks Scrap288.33288.33288.33USD/NT06 Jan 2026
O/S Heavy Melt218.33218.33218.33USD/NT06 Jan 2026
O/S Plate & Structural Scrap281.67281.67281.67USD/NT06 Jan 2026
Plate & Structural270270270USD/NT06 Jan 2026
Steel Car Rims250250250USD/NT06 Jan 2026
White Goods170170170USD/NT06 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB06 Jan 2026
304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB06 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron173.33173.33173.33USD/NT05 Jan 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 $0.99/lb on 06 Jan 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 $2.57/lb on 06 Jan 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 $2.99/lb on 06 Jan 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 $9.36/lb on 06 Jan 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 06 Jan 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 06 Jan 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 $170.24/lb on 06 Jan 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 $1.78/lb on 06 Jan 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 $151.68/lb on 06 Jan 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 $94.16/lb on 06 Jan 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 $0.54/lb on 06 Jan 2026
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