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US Scrap Yard Metal Prices

Price Updated on 31 Jul 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
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB31 Jul 2026
6063 Aluminum Scrap1.151.151.15USD/LB31 Jul 2026
6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB31 Jul 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.71.71.7USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.950.950.95USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap2.252.252.25USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Bronze Scrap3.53.53.5USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.951.951.95USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Radiators Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Scrap Dirty0.150.150.15USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Sheet Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Siding Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Turning Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap0.830.830.83USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Chrome Wheels Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB31 Jul 2026
E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap111USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Irony Aluminum Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB31 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
70/30 Brass Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Brass Heater Cores Scrap1.71.71.7USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap222USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Brass Radiator Scrap333USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Brass Scrap Dirty1.81.81.8USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Red Brass Scrap4.14.14.1USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Yellow Brass Scrap333USD/LB31 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.784.784.78USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.951.951.95USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#2 Copper Scrap4.424.424.42USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.51.51.5USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#3 Copper Scrap3.93.93.9USD/LB31 Jul 2026
#3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap0.880.880.88USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Alternator Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap5.45.45.4USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Brass Shells Scrap333USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Bright/Shiny Copper555USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.210.210.21USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap2.42.42.4USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Electric Motors Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 50% Recovery1.91.91.9USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Romex 65% Copper Wire2.652.652.65USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Romex Wire Scrap2.852.852.85USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Starters Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Xmas Lights Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB31 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances0.090.090.09USD/LB30 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
CRV Glass0.10.10.1USD/LB15 Jul 2026
Glass Bottles0.10.10.1USD/LB15 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron777USD/CWT31 Jul 2026
Cast Iron130130130USD/Ton31 Jul 2026
Light Iron Scrap555USD/CWT31 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Lead Scrap0.530.530.53USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Lead Wheel Weights Scrap0.090.090.09USD/LB31 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Hubs & Rotors101010USD/CWT28 Jul 2026
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Cardboard0.010.010.01USD/LB23 Sep 2025
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#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB15 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB31 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Steel Scrap130130130USD/Ton31 Jul 2026
#1 Unprepared100100100USD/Ton31 Jul 2026
Steel BX Scrap0.720.720.72USD/LB31 Jul 2026
Tin454545USD/Ton31 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Shred/Tin555USD/CWT30 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Zinc Die Cast Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB29 Jul 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 $0.89/lb. Aluminum Bronze Scrap received the highest price of 3.5 USD/LB on 31 Jul 2026 in the US scrap yards. Aluminum Scrap Dirty is the lowest-priced aluminum scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.15 USD/LB on 31 Jul 2026.
  • What is the current price of brass scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for brass scrap in the US today was $2.69/lb. Red Brass Scrap received the highest price of 4.1 USD/LB on 31 Jul 2026 in the US scrap yards. Brass Heater Cores Scrap is the lowest-priced brass scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 1.7 USD/LB on 31 Jul 2026.
  • What is the current price of copper scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for copper scrap in the US today was $2.36/lb. Bare Bright Copper Scrap received the highest price of 5.4 USD/LB on 31 Jul 2026 in the US scrap yards. Copper Transformer Scrap is the lowest-priced copper scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.21 USD/LB on 31 Jul 2026.
  • What is the current price of electronics scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for electronics scrap in the US today was $0.09/lb. Appliances received the highest price of 0.09 USD/LB on 30 Jul 2026 in the US scrap yards. Appliances is the lowest-priced electronics scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.09 USD/LB on 30 Jul 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 15 Jul 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 15 Jul 2026.
  • What is the current price of iron scrap in the US today?
  • Cast Iron received the highest price of 130 USD/Ton on 31 Jul 2026 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 5 USD/CWT on 31 Jul 2026.
  • What is the current price of lead scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for lead scrap in the US today was $0.31/lb. Lead Scrap received the highest price of 0.53 USD/LB on 31 Jul 2026 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 31 Jul 2026.
  • What is the current price of others in the US today?
  • Hubs & Rotors received the highest price of 10 USD/CWT on 28 Jul 2026 in the US scrap yards. Hubs & Rotors is the lowest-priced others material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 10 USD/CWT on 28 Jul 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 $0.56/lb. #2 HDPE Plastic received the highest price of 0.56 USD/LB on 15 Jul 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 15 Jul 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 $0.4/lb. 304 Stainless Steel Scrap received the highest price of 0.4 USD/LB on 31 Jul 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 0.4 USD/LB on 31 Jul 2026.
  • What is the current price of steel scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for steel scrap in the US today was $0.72/lb. #1 Steel Scrap received the highest price of 130 USD/Ton on 31 Jul 2026 in the US scrap yards. Steel BX Scrap is the lowest-priced steel scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.72 USD/LB on 31 Jul 2026.
  • What is the current price of tin in the US today?
  • Shred/Tin received the highest price of 5 USD/CWT on 30 Jul 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 30 Jul 2026.
  • What is the current price of zinc scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for zinc scrap in the US today was $0.45/lb. Zinc Die Cast Scrap received the highest price of 0.45 USD/LB on 29 Jul 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 0.45 USD/LB on 29 Jul 2026.
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