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Scrap Metal Prices in the U.S.A. and Canada

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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.A. Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.663.663.66USD/LB18 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated (Romex)1.851.851.85USD/LB18 Jul 2025
#1 Prepared175175175USD/GT18 Jul 2025
#1 Unprepared145145145USD/GT18 Jul 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.513.513.51USD/LB18 Jul 2025
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB18 Jul 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.140.140.14USD/LB18 Jul 2025
316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.690.690.69USD/LB18 Jul 2025
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB18 Jul 2025
Al/Cu Fins Scrap1.881.881.88USD/LB18 Jul 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.663.663.66USD/LB18 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated (Romex)1.851.851.85USD/LB18 Jul 2025
#1 Prepared175175175USD/GT18 Jul 2025
#1 Unprepared145145145USD/GT18 Jul 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.513.513.51USD/LB18 Jul 2025
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB18 Jul 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.140.140.14USD/LB18 Jul 2025
316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.690.690.69USD/LB18 Jul 2025
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB18 Jul 2025
Al/Cu Fins Scrap1.881.881.88USD/LB18 Jul 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.373.373.37USD/LB16 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.82.82.8USD/LB16 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 45-50% Recovery Scrap111USD/LB16 Jul 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.183.183.18USD/LB16 Jul 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.80.80.8USD/LB16 Jul 2025
AC compressors Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB16 Jul 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap111USD/LB16 Jul 2025
Alternator Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB16 Jul 2025
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB16 Jul 2025
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.570.570.57USD/LB16 Jul 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.663.663.66USD/LB18 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated (Romex)1.851.851.85USD/LB18 Jul 2025
#1 Prepared175175175USD/GT18 Jul 2025
#1 Unprepared145145145USD/GT18 Jul 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.513.513.51USD/LB18 Jul 2025
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB18 Jul 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.140.140.14USD/LB18 Jul 2025
316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.690.690.69USD/LB18 Jul 2025
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB18 Jul 2025
Al/Cu Fins Scrap1.881.881.88USD/LB18 Jul 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.663.663.66USD/LB18 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated (Romex)1.851.851.85USD/LB18 Jul 2025
#1 Prepared175175175USD/GT18 Jul 2025
#1 Unprepared145145145USD/GT18 Jul 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.513.513.51USD/LB18 Jul 2025
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB18 Jul 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.140.140.14USD/LB18 Jul 2025
316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.690.690.69USD/LB18 Jul 2025
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB18 Jul 2025
Al/Cu Fins Scrap1.881.881.88USD/LB18 Jul 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB24 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Solid Scrap2.92.92.9USD/LB24 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap2.92.92.9USD/LB24 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.121.250.99USD/LB24 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap2.082.082.08USD/LB24 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap2.162.162.16USD/LB24 Jun 2025
#1 Low Grade Motherboard Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB24 Jun 2025
#1 Mid Grade Board Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB24 Jun 2025
#1 Prepared5.755.755.75USD/CWT24 Jun 2025
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB24 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB30 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.43.553.25USD/LB30 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire22.11.9USD/LB30 Jun 2025
#1 Unprepared185185185USD/NT30 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.952.952.95USD/LB30 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Tubing Scrap3.33.453.15USD/LB30 Jun 2025
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB30 Jun 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% Recovery Scrap1.31.31.3USD/LB30 Jun 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.451.451.45USD/LB30 Jun 2025
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB30 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.663.663.66USD/LB18 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated (Romex)1.851.851.85USD/LB18 Jul 2025
#1 Prepared175175175USD/GT18 Jul 2025
#1 Unprepared145145145USD/GT18 Jul 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.513.513.51USD/LB18 Jul 2025
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB18 Jul 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.140.140.14USD/LB18 Jul 2025
316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.690.690.69USD/LB18 Jul 2025
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB18 Jul 2025
Al/Cu Fins Scrap1.881.881.88USD/LB18 Jul 2025
Complete List

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.275.275.27USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.75.75.7USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#1 H.M. Steel168.08168.08168.08USD/NT08 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.173.173.17USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Copper Scrap5.035.035.03USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.272.272.27USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery1.591.591.59USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#3 Copper Scrap4.694.694.69USD/LB08 Jul 2025
1350 Aluminum Scrap1.631.631.63USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.275.275.27USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.75.75.7USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#1 H.M. Steel168.08168.08168.08USD/NT08 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.173.173.17USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Copper Scrap5.035.035.03USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.272.272.27USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery1.591.591.59USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#3 Copper Scrap4.694.694.69USD/LB08 Jul 2025
1350 Aluminum Scrap1.631.631.63USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.373.373.37USD/LB16 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.82.82.8USD/LB16 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 45-50% Recovery Scrap111USD/LB16 Jul 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.183.183.18USD/LB16 Jul 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.80.80.8USD/LB16 Jul 2025
AC compressors Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB16 Jul 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap111USD/LB16 Jul 2025
Alternator Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB16 Jul 2025
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB16 Jul 2025
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.570.570.57USD/LB16 Jul 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.275.275.27USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.75.75.7USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#1 H.M. Steel168.08168.08168.08USD/NT08 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.173.173.17USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Copper Scrap5.035.035.03USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.272.272.27USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery1.591.591.59USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#3 Copper Scrap4.694.694.69USD/LB08 Jul 2025
1350 Aluminum Scrap1.631.631.63USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.275.275.27USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.75.75.7USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#1 H.M. Steel168.08168.08168.08USD/NT08 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.173.173.17USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Copper Scrap5.035.035.03USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.272.272.27USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery1.591.591.59USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#3 Copper Scrap4.694.694.69USD/LB08 Jul 2025
1350 Aluminum Scrap1.631.631.63USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 H.M. Steel180.32180.32180.32USD/NT08 Jul 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap1.061.061.06USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap1.541.541.54USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Beverage Cans1.141.141.14USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Die Cast Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap0.870.870.87USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Pop Cans Scrap0.630.630.63USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Thermal Break Extrusion Scrap0.720.720.72USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Transmissions0.180.180.18USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap0.940.940.94USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 H.M. Steel180.32180.32180.32USD/NT08 Jul 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap1.061.061.06USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap1.541.541.54USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Beverage Cans1.141.141.14USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Die Cast Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap0.870.870.87USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Pop Cans Scrap0.630.630.63USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Thermal Break Extrusion Scrap0.720.720.72USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Transmissions0.180.180.18USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap0.940.940.94USD/LB08 Jul 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.275.275.27USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.75.75.7USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#1 H.M. Steel168.08168.08168.08USD/NT08 Jul 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.173.173.17USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Copper Scrap5.035.035.03USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.272.272.27USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery1.591.591.59USD/LB08 Jul 2025
#3 Copper Scrap4.694.694.69USD/LB08 Jul 2025
1350 Aluminum Scrap1.631.631.63USD/LB08 Jul 2025
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