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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 Scrap4.14.14.1USD/LB10 Mar 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.652.652.65USD/LB10 Mar 2026
#2 Copper Scrap3.953.953.95USD/LB10 Mar 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.451.451.45USD/LB10 Mar 2026
#3 Copper Scrap3.53.53.5USD/LB10 Mar 2026
Electric Motors Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB10 Mar 2026
Heater Cores Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB10 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.281.281.28USD/LB10 Mar 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.951.951.95USD/LB10 Mar 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB10 Mar 2026
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB10 Mar 2026
Aluminum Scrap0.620.620.62USD/LB10 Mar 2026
Aluminum Turning Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB10 Mar 2026
Irony Aluminum Scrap0.180.180.18USD/LB10 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB09 Mar 2026
#1 Mid Grade Board Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB09 Mar 2026
AMD Ceramic Aluminum Top K6 Scrap606060USD/LB09 Mar 2026
AMD Ceramic No Metal Scrap100100100USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Any Cell Phone With Battery Scrap444USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Apple CPU4.254.254.25USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Appliances9.759.759.75USD/CWT09 Mar 2026
Appliances0.040.040.04USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Auto Board With Box Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Auto Board Without Box Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB09 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap200200200USD/GT09 Mar 2026
Auto Cast Scrap0.140.140.14USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Auto Cast Scrap255255255USD/NT09 Mar 2026
Drums and Rotors0.120.120.12USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Insulated Steel BX Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Plate & Structural0.130.130.13USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Prepared Steel Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Rebar0.060.060.06USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Sheet Iron250250250USD/NT09 Mar 2026
Steel BX Scrap0.960.960.96USD/LB09 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Irony Stainless Steel Scrap0.120.120.12USD/LB10 Mar 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.330.330.33USD/LB10 Mar 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/LB05 Mar 2026
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB05 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Unprepared Iron250250250USD/NT09 Mar 2026
Cast Iron0.080.080.08USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Cast Iron100100100USD/Ton09 Mar 2026
Cast Iron200200200USD/GT09 Mar 2026
Light Iron Scrap130130130USD/GT09 Mar 2026
Long Iron Scrap120120120USD/Ton09 Mar 2026
Long Iron Scrap11.511.511.5USD/CWT09 Mar 2026
Short Iron Scrap140140140USD/Ton09 Mar 2026
Short Iron Scrap12.512.512.5USD/CWT09 Mar 2026
Torch Iron808080USD/Ton09 Mar 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 Mar 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 $1.7/lb on 10 Mar 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 $1.95/lb on 10 Mar 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 $4.07/lb on 10 Mar 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 Mar 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 $77.26/lb on 10 Mar 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 Mar 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 $148.67/lb on 10 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 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 $86.25/lb on 10 Mar 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 $65.96/lb on 10 Mar 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 Mar 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.126.126.12USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.723.122.32USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.915.915.91USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.052.052.05USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#3 Copper Scrap4.954.954.95USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Alternator Scrap1.111.111.11USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.76.76.7USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap2.332.332.33USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.760.760.76USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Cu/Al Radiators Scrap2.982.982.98USD/LB13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.126.126.12USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.723.122.32USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.915.915.91USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.052.052.05USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#3 Copper Scrap4.954.954.95USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Alternator Scrap1.111.111.11USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.76.76.7USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap2.332.332.33USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.760.760.76USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Cu/Al Radiators Scrap2.982.982.98USD/LB13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB09 Mar 2026
#1 Mid Grade Board Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB09 Mar 2026
AMD Ceramic Aluminum Top K6 Scrap606060USD/LB09 Mar 2026
AMD Ceramic No Metal Scrap100100100USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Any Cell Phone With Battery Scrap444USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Apple CPU4.254.254.25USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Appliances9.759.759.75USD/CWT09 Mar 2026
Appliances0.040.040.04USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Auto Board With Box Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB09 Mar 2026
Auto Board Without Box Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB09 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#2 Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Steel Scrap260260260USD/Ton13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.330.330.33USD/LB13 Feb 2026
304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.410.410.41USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.10.10.1USD/LB13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron150150150USD/NT12 Feb 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 $1.01/lb on 13 Feb 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 $2.59/lb on 13 Feb 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 $3.06/lb on 13 Feb 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 $10.05/lb on 13 Feb 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 13 Feb 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 13 Feb 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 $174.8/lb on 13 Feb 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 13 Feb 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 $155.12/lb on 13 Feb 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 $105.15/lb on 13 Feb 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 13 Feb 2026
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