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US Scrap Yard Metal Prices

Price Updated on 12 Dec 2025

Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in the U.S. cities. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.

The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in US. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.

US Scrap Yard Metal Prices

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB12 Dec 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.651.651.65USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.91.91.9USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap0.730.730.73USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap0.80.80.8USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.430.430.43USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Die Cast Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap0.820.820.82USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean0.50.50.5USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Foil Scrap0.080.10.05USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Litho Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap0.510.510.51USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean0.40.40.4USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap0.670.670.67USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Pistons Clean Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Pop Cans Scrap0.080.10.05USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Radiators Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Scrap Dirty0.090.090.09USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Sheet Scrap0.510.510.51USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Siding Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Starters Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Transmissions0.10.10.1USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Turning Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap0.780.780.78USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Bare Extruded Aluminum Scrap0.80.80.8USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Chrome Wheels Scrap0.460.460.46USD/LB12 Dec 2025
E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Extruded Aluminum Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Insulated Aluminum Triplex Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap0.430.430.43USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Irony Aluminum Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB12 Dec 2025
LG. Electric Motors Scrap0.230.230.23USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Litho Sheets Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Magnesium Scrap Clean0.20.20.2USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Painted Aluminum Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB12 Dec 2025
SM. Electric Motors Scrap0.310.310.31USD/LB12 Dec 2025
UBC Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB12 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Radiators Scrap2.032.032.03USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Brass Heater Cores Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Brass Pipe Scrap2.62.62.6USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap0.970.970.97USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Brass Radiator Scrap2.222.222.22USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Brass Scrap Clean1.81.81.8USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Brass Scrap Dirty0.860.860.86USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Brass Shell Casings Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap1.71.71.7USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Hard Brass Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Irony Brass Scrap1.251.251.25USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Red Brass Scrap2.772.772.77USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Semi Red Brass Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Yellow Brass Scrap2.382.382.38USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Yellow Brass Shells Scrap2.522.522.52USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Yellow Brass Turnings Scrap1.31.31.3USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Yellow Brass Unclean Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB12 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap4.054.054.05USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.763.763.76USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.53.53.5USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap3.53.53.5USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.912.021.8USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#2 Burnt Wire Scrap3.93.93.9USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.383.383.38USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Tubing Scrap3.253.253.25USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Wire Scrap3.253.253.25USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.980.980.98USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 35% Recovery Scrap0.770.770.77USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.021.021.02USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#3 Copper Scrap2.52.52.5USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#3 Copper Sheet Scrap2.32.32.3USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Alternator Scrap0.170.170.17USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Bare Bright Copper Scrap4.164.164.16USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Brass Shells Scrap2.092.092.09USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Coax Copper Core Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Copper Radiators Scrap1.851.851.85USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Copper Scrap Dirty444USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Copper Sheet Scrap3.623.623.62USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Cu/Al Radiators /Fe Scrap1.61.61.6USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Cu/Al Radiators Scrap1.61.61.6USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Electric Motors Scrap0.230.230.23USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Harness Wire Scrap111USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Heater Cores Scrap1.281.281.28USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 70% Recovery2.242.242.24USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Light Copper Scrap2.382.382.38USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Low Grade ICW0.660.660.66USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Romex Wire Scrap2.142.142.14USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Starters Scrap0.160.160.16USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Xmas Lights Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB12 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
A-Boards P/C Scrap2.152.152.15USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Appliances808080USD/GT12 Dec 2025
Appliances0.020.020.02USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Appliances555USD/CWT12 Dec 2025
B-Boards Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Cellular Phones Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Colored Boards Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Computer/Server (Incomplete) Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Electronic Transformers Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB12 Dec 2025
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.20.20.2USD/LB12 Dec 2025
HARD DRIVES W/O BOARDS0.050.050.05USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Incomplete Laptops0.350.350.35USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Mixed Wire Scrap1.351.351.35USD/LB12 Dec 2025
P-4 Boards1.151.151.15USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Power Supplies Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB12 Dec 2025
TV Yokes0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Glass Bottles0.10.10.1USD/LB18 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron6.56.56.5USD/CWT12 Dec 2025
Cast Iron0.040.040.04USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Cast Iron150150150USD/GT12 Dec 2025
Cast Iron230230230USD/NT12 Dec 2025
Light Iron Scrap5.55.55.5USD/CWT12 Dec 2025
Light Iron Scrap0.030.030.03USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Light Iron Scrap808080USD/GT12 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Batteries Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Lead Batteries Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Lead Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Lead Wheel Weights Scrap0.090.090.09USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Steel Case Batteries0.120.120.12USD/LB12 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Clean Auto Cast250250250USD/GT12 Dec 2025
Stove Cast220220220USD/NT12 Dec 2025
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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 PET Plastic1.471.471.47USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#2 HDPE Plastic0.630.630.63USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#3 PVC Plastic0.480.480.48USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#4 LDPE Plastic1.981.981.98USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#5 PP Plastic0.550.550.55USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#6 PS Plastic5.475.475.47USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#7 Other Plastic0.310.310.31USD/LB26 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
18-8 Prepared Scrap0.240.240.24USD/LB12 Dec 2025
18-8 Unprepared Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB12 Dec 2025
18/8 Stainless Steel Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 Dec 2025
18/8 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.170.170.17USD/LB12 Dec 2025
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Dec 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.260.260.26USD/LB12 Dec 2025
400 Stainless Steel Scrap0.030.030.03USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Scrap0.310.310.31USD/LB12 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared777USD/CWT12 Dec 2025
#1 Prepared0.040.040.04USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#1 Prepared125125125USD/GT12 Dec 2025
#1 Prepared175175175USD/Ton12 Dec 2025
#1 Unprepared140140140USD/Ton12 Dec 2025
#1 Unprepared150150150USD/NT12 Dec 2025
#1 Unprepared115115115USD/GT12 Dec 2025
#1 Unprepared777USD/CWT12 Dec 2025
#1 Unprepared0.040.040.04USD/LB12 Dec 2025
#1 UnPrepared Scrap150150150USD/NT12 Dec 2025
#2 Prepared666USD/CWT12 Dec 2025
#2 Prepared115115115USD/GT12 Dec 2025
#2 Prepared175175175USD/Ton12 Dec 2025
#2 Unprepared105105105USD/GT12 Dec 2025
#2 Unprepared140140140USD/Ton12 Dec 2025
#2 Unprepared5.55.55.5USD/CWT12 Dec 2025
3 Foot Steel Scrap210210210USD/NT12 Dec 2025
Auto Cast Scrap9.59.59.5USD/CWT12 Dec 2025
Auto Cast Scrap145145145USD/Ton12 Dec 2025
Car Bodies160160160USD/GT12 Dec 2025
Farm Machinery Scrap150150150USD/NT12 Dec 2025
Large Transformers Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Motor Blocks Scrap195195195USD/GT12 Dec 2025
Plate & Structural Prepared160160160USD/GT12 Dec 2025
Plate & Structural Prepared8.58.58.5USD/CWT12 Dec 2025
Scrap Transmissions Scrap303030USD/NT12 Dec 2025
Sheet Iron150150150USD/NT12 Dec 2025
Short Steel0.080.080.08USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Small Transformers Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Steel Cased Transformers Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Tin0.040.040.04USD/LB12 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Shred/Tin152.5152.5152.5USD/Ton12 Dec 2025
Tin/Steel 135135135USD/GT12 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Zinc Die Cast Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB12 Dec 2025
Zinc Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB12 Dec 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions


  • What is the current price of aluminum scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for aluminum scrap in the US today was $0.49/lb. Al/Cu Radiators Scrap received the highest price of 1.9 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. ACSR Wire Scrap is the lowest-priced aluminum scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.05 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025.
  • What is the current price of brass scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for brass scrap in the US today was $1.6/lb. Hard Brass Scrap received the highest price of 3.2 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Semi Red Brass Scrap is the lowest-priced brass scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.2 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025.
  • What is the current price of copper scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for copper scrap in the US today was $2.04/lb. Bare Bright Copper Scrap received the highest price of 4.16 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Coax Copper Core Scrap is the lowest-priced copper scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.05 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025.
  • What is the current price of electronics scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for electronics scrap in the US today was $0.53/lb. Appliances received the highest price of 80 USD/GT on 12 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Appliances is the lowest-priced electronics scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.02 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025.
  • What is the current price of glass cullet in the US today?
  • The average price for glass cullet in the US today was $0.1/lb. Glass Bottles received the highest price of 0.1 USD/LB on 18 Nov 2025 in the US scrap yards. Glass Bottles is the lowest-priced glass cullet material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.1 USD/LB on 18 Nov 2025.
  • What is the current price of iron scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for iron scrap in the US today was $0.04/lb. Cast Iron received the highest price of 230 USD/NT on 12 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Light Iron Scrap is the lowest-priced iron scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.03 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025.
  • What is the current price of lead scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for lead scrap in the US today was $0.19/lb. Lead Scrap received the highest price of 0.44 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Lead Wheel Weights Scrap is the lowest-priced lead scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.09 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025.
  • What is the current price of others in the US today?
  • Clean Auto Cast received the highest price of 250 USD/GT on 12 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Stove Cast is the lowest-priced others material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 220 USD/NT on 12 Dec 2025.
  • What is the current price of paper stock in the US today?
  • The average price for paper stock in the US today was $0.01/lb. Cardboard received the highest price of 0.01 USD/LB on 23 Sep 2025 in the US scrap yards. Cardboard is the lowest-priced paper stock material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.01 USD/LB on 23 Sep 2025.
  • What is the current price of plastic scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for plastic scrap in the US today was $1.56/lb. #6 PS Plastic received the highest price of 5.47 USD/LB on 26 Nov 2025 in the US scrap yards. #7 Other Plastic is the lowest-priced plastic scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.31 USD/LB on 26 Nov 2025.
  • What is the current price of stainless steel scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for stainless steel scrap in the US today was $0.23/lb. 18/8 Stainless Steel Scrap received the highest price of 0.4 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. 400 Stainless Steel Scrap is the lowest-priced stainless steel scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.03 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025.
  • What is the current price of steel scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for steel scrap in the US today was $0.12/lb. 3 Foot Steel Scrap received the highest price of 210 USD/NT on 12 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. #1 Prepared is the lowest-priced steel scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.04 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025.
  • What is the current price of tin in the US today?
  • Shred/Tin received the highest price of 152.5 USD/Ton on 12 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Tin/Steel is the lowest-priced tin material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 135 USD/GT on 12 Dec 2025.
  • What is the current price of zinc scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for zinc scrap in the US today was $0.24/lb. Zinc Scrap received the highest price of 0.28 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Zinc Die Cast Scrap is the lowest-priced zinc scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.2 USD/LB on 12 Dec 2025.

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