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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 Scrap3.723.723.72USD/LB10 Feb 2026
#1 Copper Scrap4.014.014.01USD/LB10 Feb 2026
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.623.623.62USD/LB10 Feb 2026
#1 Copper Wire Scrap3.763.763.76USD/LB10 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)1.911.911.91USD/LB10 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.532.532.53USD/LB10 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap2.842.842.84USD/LB10 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Enamel Scrap3.753.753.75USD/LB10 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap3.953.953.95USD/LB10 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Tubing Scrap3.393.393.39USD/LB10 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB10 Feb 2026
6061 Aluminum Turning Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB10 Feb 2026
6063 Aluminum Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB10 Feb 2026
6063 Extrusions Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB10 Feb 2026
6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.950.950.95USD/LB10 Feb 2026
6063 Painted Extrusion Aluminum Scrap0.570.570.57USD/LB10 Feb 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB10 Feb 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.491.491.49USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.870.870.87USD/LB10 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cell Phone w/ Battery111USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery1.91.91.9USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap111USD/LB10 Feb 2026
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.150.150.15USD/LB10 Feb 2026
HARD DRIVES W/O BOARDS0.050.050.05USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Incomplete Laptops0.40.40.4USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Laptops0.550.550.55USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Mouse/Keyboard Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Power Supply W/Cord0.090.090.09USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Printer/Fax Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB10 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB10 Feb 2026
#1 Steel Scrap170170170USD/Ton10 Feb 2026
#1 Unprepared888USD/CWT10 Feb 2026
#2 Steel Scrap0.090.090.09USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Auto Cast Scrap200200200USD/Ton10 Feb 2026
Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap130130130USD/Ton10 Feb 2026
Sheet Iron150150150USD/Ton10 Feb 2026
Steel BX Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Steel Scrap170170170USD/Ton10 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
18/8 Stainless Steel Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB10 Feb 2026
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.240.240.24USD/LB10 Feb 2026
304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB10 Feb 2026
304 Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB10 Feb 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.530.530.53USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Contaminated Irony Stainless Steel Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Irony Stainless Steel Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Stainless Steel Breakage0.110.110.11USD/LB10 Feb 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 PETE Plastic Scrap1.271.271.27USD/LB28 Jan 2026
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB28 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron888USD/CWT10 Feb 2026
Light Iron Scrap150150150USD/GT10 Feb 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 $0.72/lb on 10 Feb 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 $1.68/lb on 10 Feb 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 $1.93/lb on 10 Feb 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 $3.99/lb on 10 Feb 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 10 Feb 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 $74.63/lb on 10 Feb 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 $0.23/lb on 10 Feb 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 $144.91/lb on 10 Feb 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 10 Feb 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 10 Feb 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 $0.54/lb on 10 Feb 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 $83.52/lb on 10 Feb 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 $66.21/lb on 10 Feb 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 $0.27/lb on 10 Feb 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
Cell Phone w/ Battery111USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery1.91.91.9USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap111USD/LB10 Feb 2026
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.150.150.15USD/LB10 Feb 2026
HARD DRIVES W/O BOARDS0.050.050.05USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Incomplete Laptops0.40.40.4USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Laptops0.550.550.55USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Mouse/Keyboard Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Power Supply W/Cord0.090.090.09USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Printer/Fax Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB10 Feb 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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