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US Scrap Yard Metal Prices

Price Updated on 10 Aug 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
ACSR Wire Scrap0.570.570.57USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap2.852.852.85USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.160.160.16USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.151.151.15USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.620.620.62USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap0.980.980.98USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.620.620.62USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Engine Block Scrap0.160.160.16USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap - Clean 10/100.790.790.79USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean0.710.710.71USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Litho Scrap0.670.670.67USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap0.690.690.69USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean0.830.830.83USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap0.240.240.24USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Radiators Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Rims Dirty Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Sheet Scrap0.540.540.54USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Siding Scrap0.610.610.61USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Transmissions0.160.160.16USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Turning Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap0.80.80.8USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Chrome Wheels Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB10 Aug 2026
E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap0.860.860.86USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Irony Aluminum Scrap0.160.160.16USD/LB10 Aug 2026
LG. Electric Motors Scrap0.180.180.18USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Painted Aluminum Scrap0.880.880.88USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Prepared 6061 Aluminum Extrusion Scrap0.80.80.8USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Prepared 6063 Aluminum Extrusion Scrap1.41.41.4USD/LB10 Aug 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Radiators Scrap1.881.881.88USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Brass breakage0.290.290.29USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap1.021.021.02USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Irony Brass Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Red Brass Scrap3.123.123.12USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Red Brass Turnings Scrap1.51.51.5USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Yellow Brass Scrap2.532.532.53USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Yellow Brass Turnings Scrap1.41.41.4USD/LB10 Aug 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.284.284.28USD/LB10 Aug 2026
#1 Copper Tube Scrap5.545.545.54USD/LB10 Aug 2026
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.555.555.55USD/LB10 Aug 2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)1.81.81.8USD/LB10 Aug 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.31.31.3USD/LB10 Aug 2026
#2 Copper Scrap4.364.364.36USD/LB10 Aug 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% Recovery Scrap1.221.221.22USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Alternator Scrap0.580.580.58USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap4.644.644.64USD/LB10 Aug 2026
CATV - Bare Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB10 Aug 2026
CATV - Black Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Copper Premium Insulated Wire(Clean)2.32.32.3USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Copper Premium Insulated Wire(Dirty)1.61.61.6USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Copper Sheet Scrap (Light)4.554.554.55USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Copper Sheet Scrap5.225.225.22USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Copper Turnings Scrap1.81.81.8USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Cu/Al Radiators /Fe Scrap1.731.731.73USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Cu/Al Radiators Scrap2.052.052.05USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Electric Motors Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Harness Wire Scrap1.41.41.4USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Heater Cores Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 65% recovery2.12.12.1USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 72% Recovery2.32.32.3USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Starters Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Xmas Lights Scrap0.220.220.22USD/LB10 Aug 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Battery Backups (Complete)0.050.050.05USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap111USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Floppy/CD Drive0.10.10.1USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Hard Drives - Incomplete0.10.10.1USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Laptops0.390.390.39USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB10 Aug 2026
PC Laptops - Complete0.70.70.7USD/LB10 Aug 2026
PC Towers - Complete0.20.20.2USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Power Supply W/Cord0.20.20.2USD/LB10 Aug 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
Torching Iron130130130USD/NT10 Aug 2026
Torching Iron160160160USD/GT10 Aug 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Batteries Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Lead Scrap0.390.390.39USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Lead Wheel Weights Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Soft Lead Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Steel Case Batteries0.150.150.15USD/LB10 Aug 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Hubs & Rotors101010USD/CWT28 Jul 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
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB15 Jul 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
201 Stainless Steel Scrap0.180.180.18USD/LB10 Aug 2026
301 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB10 Aug 2026
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.430.430.43USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Stainless Steel Breakage0.10.10.1USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.10.10.1USD/LB10 Aug 2026
Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB10 Aug 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 HMS Scrap205205205USD/NT10 Aug 2026
#1 Unprepared Steel175175175USD/NT10 Aug 2026
Auto Cast Scrap290290290USD/GT10 Aug 2026
Car Bodies170170170USD/NT10 Aug 2026
Car Bodies200200200USD/GT10 Aug 2026
Rebar140140140USD/NT10 Aug 2026
Rebar110110110USD/GT10 Aug 2026
Sheet Metal Scrap150150150USD/NT10 Aug 2026
Sheet Metal Scrap190190190USD/GT10 Aug 2026
Unprepared Steel Scrap200200200USD/GT10 Aug 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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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 $0.7/lb. Al/Cu Radiators Scrap received the highest price of 2.85 USD/LB on 10 Aug 2026 in the US scrap yards. Aluminum Breakage Scrap is the lowest-priced aluminum scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.16 USD/LB on 10 Aug 2026.
  • What is the current price of brass scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for brass scrap in the US today was $1.56/lb. Red Brass Scrap received the highest price of 3.12 USD/LB on 10 Aug 2026 in the US scrap yards. Brass breakage is the lowest-priced brass scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.29 USD/LB on 10 Aug 2026.
  • What is the current price of copper scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for copper scrap in the US today was $2.24/lb. #1 Copper Wire Scrap received the highest price of 5.55 USD/LB on 10 Aug 2026 in the US scrap yards. CATV - Black Scrap is the lowest-priced copper scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.05 USD/LB on 10 Aug 2026.
  • What is the current price of electronics scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for electronics scrap in the US today was $0.31/lb. Cellular Phones Scrap received the highest price of 1 USD/LB on 10 Aug 2026 in the US scrap yards. Battery Backups (Complete) is the lowest-priced electronics scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.05 USD/LB on 10 Aug 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?
  • Torching Iron received the highest price of 160 USD/GT on 10 Aug 2026 in the US scrap yards. Torching Iron is the lowest-priced iron scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 130 USD/NT on 10 Aug 2026.
  • What is the current price of lead scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for lead scrap in the US today was $0.24/lb. Soft Lead Scrap received the highest price of 0.4 USD/LB on 10 Aug 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 0.08 USD/LB on 10 Aug 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 $0.21/lb. 304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap received the highest price of 0.43 USD/LB on 10 Aug 2026 in the US scrap yards. Stainless Steel Breakage is the lowest-priced stainless steel scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.1 USD/LB on 10 Aug 2026.
  • What is the current price of steel scrap in the US today?
  • Auto Cast Scrap received the highest price of 290 USD/GT on 10 Aug 2026 in the US scrap yards. Rebar is the lowest-priced steel scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 110 USD/GT on 10 Aug 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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