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US Scrap Yard Metal Prices

Price Updated on 16 Jun 2026

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
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap1.481.481.48USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap w/ Fe1.31.31.3USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.430.430.43USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Aluminum Coolers Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap0.410.410.41USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap0.380.380.38USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Aluminum Sheet Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap0.670.670.67USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Irony Aluminum Scrap0.340.340.34USD/LB16 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap0.920.920.92USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Brass Radiator Scrap1.661.661.66USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Red Brass Scrap1.731.731.73USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Yellow Brass Scrap2.582.582.58USD/LB16 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.355.355.35USD/LB16 Jun 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.25.25.2USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Brass Refinery Scrap1.291.291.29USD/LB16 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cellular Phones Scrap333USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Laptops111USD/LB12 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
CRV Glass0.10.10.1USD/LB02 Jun 2026
Glass Bottles0.10.10.1USD/LB02 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron7.57.57.5USD/CWT16 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Lead Batteries Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB16 Jun 2026
Lead Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB16 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Hubs & Rotors111111USD/CWT11 Jun 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/LB02 Jun 2026
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB02 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.270.270.27USD/LB16 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared6.756.756.75USD/CWT16 Jun 2026
#1 Unprepared5.255.255.25USD/CWT16 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Shred/Tin555USD/CWT16 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Zinc Die Cast Scrap0.270.270.27USD/LB12 Jun 2026
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  • "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in US
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  • "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in US

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 $0.65/lb. Al/Cu Reefers Scrap received the highest price of 1.48 USD/LB on 16 Jun 2026 in the US scrap yards. Irony Aluminum Scrap is the lowest-priced aluminum scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.34 USD/LB on 16 Jun 2026.
  • What is the current price of brass scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for brass scrap in the US today was $1.72/lb. Yellow Brass Scrap received the highest price of 2.58 USD/LB on 16 Jun 2026 in the US scrap yards. Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap is the lowest-priced brass scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.92 USD/LB on 16 Jun 2026.
  • What is the current price of copper scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for copper scrap in the US today was $3.95/lb. #1 Copper Scrap received the highest price of 5.35 USD/LB on 16 Jun 2026 in the US scrap yards. Brass Refinery Scrap is the lowest-priced copper scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 1.29 USD/LB on 16 Jun 2026.
  • What is the current price of electronics scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for electronics scrap in the US today was $1.63/lb. Cellular Phones Scrap received the highest price of 3 USD/LB on 12 Jun 2026 in the US scrap yards. Hard Drives Scrap is the lowest-priced electronics scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.9 USD/LB on 12 Jun 2026.
  • 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. CRV Glass received the highest price of 0.1 USD/LB on 02 Jun 2026 in the US scrap yards. CRV Glass is the lowest-priced glass cullet material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.1 USD/LB on 02 Jun 2026.
  • What is the current price of iron scrap in the US today?
  • Cast Iron received the highest price of 7.5 USD/CWT on 16 Jun 2026 in the US scrap yards. Cast Iron is the lowest-priced iron scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 7.5 USD/CWT on 16 Jun 2026.
  • What is the current price of lead scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for lead scrap in the US today was $0.2/lb. Lead Scrap received the highest price of 0.32 USD/LB on 16 Jun 2026 in the US scrap yards. Lead Batteries Scrap is the lowest-priced lead scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.08 USD/LB on 16 Jun 2026.
  • What is the current price of others in the US today?
  • Hubs & Rotors received the highest price of 11 USD/CWT on 11 Jun 2026 in the US scrap yards. Hubs & Rotors is the lowest-priced others material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 11 USD/CWT on 11 Jun 2026.
  • 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 $0.92/lb. #1 PETE Plastic Scrap received the highest price of 1.27 USD/LB on 02 Jun 2026 in the US scrap yards. #2 HDPE Plastic is the lowest-priced plastic scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.56 USD/LB on 02 Jun 2026.
  • 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 $0.27/lb. 304 Stainless Steel Scrap received the highest price of 0.27 USD/LB on 16 Jun 2026 in the US scrap yards. 304 Stainless Steel Scrap is the lowest-priced stainless steel scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.27 USD/LB on 16 Jun 2026.
  • What is the current price of steel scrap in the US today?
  • #1 Prepared received the highest price of 6.75 USD/CWT on 16 Jun 2026 in the US scrap yards. #1 Unprepared is the lowest-priced steel scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 5.25 USD/CWT on 16 Jun 2026.
  • What is the current price of tin in the US today?
  • Shred/Tin received the highest price of 5 USD/CWT on 16 Jun 2026 in the US scrap yards. Shred/Tin is the lowest-priced tin material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 5 USD/CWT on 16 Jun 2026.
  • What is the current price of zinc scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for zinc scrap in the US today was $0.27/lb. Zinc Die Cast Scrap received the highest price of 0.27 USD/LB on 12 Jun 2026 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 0.27 USD/LB on 12 Jun 2026.
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