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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 Scrap2.92.92.9USD/LB12 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire0.750.750.75USD/LB12 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.72.72.7USD/LB12 Jun 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.11.11.1USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap2.92.92.9USD/LB12 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire0.750.750.75USD/LB12 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.72.72.7USD/LB12 Jun 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.11.11.1USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap3.053.053.05USD/LB09 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.483.523.42USD/LB09 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap2.282.282.28USD/LB09 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire11.10.9USD/LB09 Jun 2025
#1 Steel Scrap140140140USD/Ton09 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.153.23.1USD/LB09 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Wire Scrap2.652.652.65USD/LB09 Jun 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB09 Jun 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB09 Jun 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.51.51.5USD/LB09 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.173.173.17USD/LB11 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.481.851.1USD/LB11 Jun 2025
#1 Prepared Iron165165165USD/Ton11 Jun 2025
#1 Unprepared Iron135135135USD/Ton11 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.92.92.9USD/LB11 Jun 2025
#3 Copper Scrap2.82.82.8USD/LB11 Jun 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB11 Jun 2025
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.120.120.12USD/LB11 Jun 2025
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB11 Jun 2025
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap0.910.910.91USD/LB11 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap2.92.92.9USD/LB12 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire0.750.750.75USD/LB12 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.72.72.7USD/LB12 Jun 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.11.11.1USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.043.043.04USD/LB26 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.481.571.4USD/LB26 May 2025
#1 Prepared0.040.040.04USD/LB26 May 2025
#1 Prepared152.5152.5152.5USD/GT26 May 2025
#1 Prepared165165165USD/Ton26 May 2025
#1 Unprepared110110110USD/Ton26 May 2025
#1 Unprepared0.040.040.04USD/LB26 May 2025
#1 Unprepared142.5142.5142.5USD/GT26 May 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.752.752.75USD/LB26 May 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.680.680.68USD/LB26 May 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.13.13.1USD/LB08 Apr 2025
#1 HMS Prepared Iron Scrap100100100USD/Ton08 Apr 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire111USD/LB08 Apr 2025
#2 Copper Scrap333USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Aluminum Big Rig Rims0.450.450.45USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Aluminum Radiators Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Aluminum Scrap Dirty0.060.060.06USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.173.173.17USD/LB11 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.481.851.1USD/LB11 Jun 2025
#1 Prepared Iron165165165USD/Ton11 Jun 2025
#1 Unprepared Iron135135135USD/Ton11 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.92.92.9USD/LB11 Jun 2025
#3 Copper Scrap2.82.82.8USD/LB11 Jun 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB11 Jun 2025
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.120.120.12USD/LB11 Jun 2025
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB11 Jun 2025
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap0.910.910.91USD/LB11 Jun 2025
Complete List

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.075.075.07USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.425.425.42USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#1 H.M. Steel180180180USD/NT06 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.083.083.08USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap3.673.673.67USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.84.84.8USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.072.072.07USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery1.41.41.4USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#3 Copper Scrap4.154.154.15USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.075.075.07USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.425.425.42USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#1 H.M. Steel180180180USD/NT06 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.083.083.08USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap3.673.673.67USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.84.84.8USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.072.072.07USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery1.41.41.4USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#3 Copper Scrap4.154.154.15USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap3.053.053.05USD/LB09 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.483.523.42USD/LB09 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap2.282.282.28USD/LB09 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire11.10.9USD/LB09 Jun 2025
#1 Steel Scrap140140140USD/Ton09 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.153.23.1USD/LB09 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Wire Scrap2.652.652.65USD/LB09 Jun 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB09 Jun 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB09 Jun 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.51.51.5USD/LB09 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.075.075.07USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.425.425.42USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#1 H.M. Steel180180180USD/NT06 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.083.083.08USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap3.673.673.67USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.84.84.8USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.072.072.07USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery1.41.41.4USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#3 Copper Scrap4.154.154.15USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.075.075.07USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.425.425.42USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#1 H.M. Steel180180180USD/NT06 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.083.083.08USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap3.673.673.67USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.84.84.8USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.072.072.07USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery1.41.41.4USD/LB06 Jun 2025
#3 Copper Scrap4.154.154.15USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
400 Stainless Steel Scrap0.140.140.14USD/LB06 Jun 2025
AC compressors Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap1.411.411.41USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Beverage Cans1.181.181.18USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Die Cast Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Pop Cans Scrap0.640.640.64USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Thermal Break Extrusion Scrap0.720.720.72USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Transmissions0.180.180.18USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Turning Scrap0.330.330.33USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Wire Scrap (No coating)0.960.960.96USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
400 Stainless Steel Scrap0.140.140.14USD/LB06 Jun 2025
AC compressors Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap1.411.411.41USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Beverage Cans1.181.181.18USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Die Cast Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Pop Cans Scrap0.640.640.64USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Thermal Break Extrusion Scrap0.720.720.72USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Transmissions0.180.180.18USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Turning Scrap0.330.330.33USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Aluminum Wire Scrap (No coating)0.960.960.96USD/LB06 Jun 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap5.525.525.52USD/LB05 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap5.25.25.2USD/LB05 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Scrap5.115.115.11USD/LB05 Jun 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.25.25.2USD/LB05 Jun 2025
#1 H.M. Steel210210210USD/MT05 Jun 2025
#1 H.M. Steel183.75183.75183.75USD/NT05 Jun 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.163.163.16USD/LB05 Jun 2025
#1 Mixed Copper Wire Scrap3.053.053.05USD/LB05 Jun 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.874.874.87USD/LB05 Jun 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.172.172.17USD/LB05 Jun 2025
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