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.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.66 | 3.66 | 3.66 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/GT | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 145 | 145 | 145 | USD/GT | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.51 | 3.51 | 3.51 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.69 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 6063 Aluminum Scrap | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Al/Cu Fins Scrap | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.66 | 3.66 | 3.66 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/GT | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 145 | 145 | 145 | USD/GT | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.51 | 3.51 | 3.51 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.69 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 6063 Aluminum Scrap | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Al/Cu Fins Scrap | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.37 | 3.37 | 3.37 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 45-50% Recovery Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| AC compressors Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
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| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.66 | 3.66 | 3.66 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/GT | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 145 | 145 | 145 | USD/GT | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.51 | 3.51 | 3.51 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.69 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 6063 Aluminum Scrap | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Al/Cu Fins Scrap | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
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| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.66 | 3.66 | 3.66 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/GT | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 145 | 145 | 145 | USD/GT | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.51 | 3.51 | 3.51 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.69 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 6063 Aluminum Scrap | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Al/Cu Fins Scrap | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | USD/LB | 24 Jun 2025 |
| #1 Copper Solid Scrap | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | USD/LB | 24 Jun 2025 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | USD/LB | 24 Jun 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.12 | 1.25 | 0.99 | USD/LB | 24 Jun 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.08 | USD/LB | 24 Jun 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.16 | USD/LB | 24 Jun 2025 |
| #1 Low Grade Motherboard Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 24 Jun 2025 |
| #1 Mid Grade Board Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 24 Jun 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 5.75 | 5.75 | 5.75 | USD/CWT | 24 Jun 2025 |
| #1 Prepared Steel Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | USD/LB | 30 Jun 2025 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 3.4 | 3.55 | 3.25 | USD/LB | 30 Jun 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2 | 2.1 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 30 Jun 2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 185 | 185 | 185 | USD/NT | 30 Jun 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 | USD/LB | 30 Jun 2025 |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 3.3 | 3.45 | 3.15 | USD/LB | 30 Jun 2025 |
| #2 HDPE Plastic | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 30 Jun 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% Recovery Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 30 Jun 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.66 | 3.66 | 3.66 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/GT | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 145 | 145 | 145 | USD/GT | 18 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.51 | 3.51 | 3.51 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.69 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 6063 Aluminum Scrap | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Al/Cu Fins Scrap | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 5.27 | 5.27 | 5.27 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 H.M. Steel | 168.08 | 168.08 | 168.08 | USD/NT | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 3.17 | 3.17 | 3.17 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 5.03 | 5.03 | 5.03 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.27 | 2.27 | 2.27 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery | 1.59 | 1.59 | 1.59 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 4.69 | 4.69 | 4.69 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| 1350 Aluminum Scrap | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 5.27 | 5.27 | 5.27 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 H.M. Steel | 168.08 | 168.08 | 168.08 | USD/NT | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 3.17 | 3.17 | 3.17 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 5.03 | 5.03 | 5.03 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.27 | 2.27 | 2.27 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery | 1.59 | 1.59 | 1.59 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 4.69 | 4.69 | 4.69 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| 1350 Aluminum Scrap | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.37 | 3.37 | 3.37 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 45-50% Recovery Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| AC compressors Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 5.27 | 5.27 | 5.27 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 H.M. Steel | 168.08 | 168.08 | 168.08 | USD/NT | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 3.17 | 3.17 | 3.17 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 5.03 | 5.03 | 5.03 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.27 | 2.27 | 2.27 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery | 1.59 | 1.59 | 1.59 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 4.69 | 4.69 | 4.69 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| 1350 Aluminum Scrap | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 5.27 | 5.27 | 5.27 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 H.M. Steel | 168.08 | 168.08 | 168.08 | USD/NT | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 3.17 | 3.17 | 3.17 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 5.03 | 5.03 | 5.03 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.27 | 2.27 | 2.27 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery | 1.59 | 1.59 | 1.59 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 4.69 | 4.69 | 4.69 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| 1350 Aluminum Scrap | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 H.M. Steel | 180.32 | 180.32 | 180.32 | USD/NT | 08 Jul 2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.06 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.54 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Beverage Cans | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.14 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Die Cast Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.87 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Pop Cans Scrap | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Thermal Break Extrusion Scrap | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.94 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 H.M. Steel | 180.32 | 180.32 | 180.32 | USD/NT | 08 Jul 2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.06 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.54 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Beverage Cans | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.14 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Die Cast Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.87 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Pop Cans Scrap | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Thermal Break Extrusion Scrap | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.94 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 5.27 | 5.27 | 5.27 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 H.M. Steel | 168.08 | 168.08 | 168.08 | USD/NT | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 3.17 | 3.17 | 3.17 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 5.03 | 5.03 | 5.03 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.27 | 2.27 | 2.27 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery | 1.59 | 1.59 | 1.59 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 4.69 | 4.69 | 4.69 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |
| 1350 Aluminum Scrap | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 | USD/LB | 08 Jul 2025 |