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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 Scrap3.753.753.74USD/LB22 Jan 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.851.961.74USD/LB22 Jan 2026
#2 Copper Scrap3.443.443.44USD/LB22 Jan 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.061.061.06USD/LB22 Jan 2026
#3 Copper Scrap3.123.123.12USD/LB22 Jan 2026
#3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap0.480.480.48USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Alternator Scrap0.330.330.33USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap3.994.013.98USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Brass Shells Scrap2.042.042.04USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Copper Sheet Scrap3.123.123.12USD/LB22 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.580.60.57USD/LB22 Jan 2026
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.710.710.71USD/LB22 Jan 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.840.840.84USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.681.71.66USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Aluminum Beverage Cans0.650.650.65USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB22 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances97.597.597.5USD/GT22 Jan 2026
Appliances0.020.020.02USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Whole Computer Tower0.10.10.1USD/LB22 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 HMS Prepared999USD/CWT22 Jan 2026
#1 Prepared101010USD/CWT22 Jan 2026
#1 Prepared142.5142.5142.5USD/GT22 Jan 2026
#1 Prepared0.040.040.04USD/LB22 Jan 2026
#1 Unprepared132.5132.5132.5USD/GT22 Jan 2026
#1 Unprepared0.040.040.04USD/LB22 Jan 2026
#2 Prepared127.5127.5127.5USD/GT22 Jan 2026
#2 Unprepared117.5117.5117.5USD/GT22 Jan 2026
3 Foot Steel Scrap210210210USD/NT22 Jan 2026
Appliances6.256.256.25USD/CWT22 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
18-8 Prepared Scrap0.240.240.24USD/LB22 Jan 2026
18-8 Unprepared Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB22 Jan 2026
18/8 Stainless Steel Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB22 Jan 2026
18/8 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.330.330.33USD/LB22 Jan 2026
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB22 Jan 2026
400 Stainless Steel Scrap0.030.030.03USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.240.240.24USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.150.150.15USD/LB22 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
Cast Iron150150150USD/GT22 Jan 2026
Cast Iron0.040.040.04USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Light Iron Scrap105105105USD/GT22 Jan 2026
Light Iron Scrap0.030.030.03USD/LB22 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 22 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 $1.65/lb on 22 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 $1.87/lb on 22 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 $3.89/lb on 22 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 22 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 $74.19/lb on 22 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 22 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 $144.51/lb on 22 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 22 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 22 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 $0.47/lb on 22 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 $82.69/lb on 22 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 $65.48/lb on 22 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 22 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
Appliances97.597.597.5USD/GT22 Jan 2026
Appliances0.020.020.02USD/LB22 Jan 2026
Whole Computer Tower0.10.10.1USD/LB22 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
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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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