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US Scrap Yard Metal Prices

Price Updated on 15 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
#2 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB15 Dec 2025
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB15 Dec 2025
6061 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB15 Dec 2025
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB15 Dec 2025
6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB15 Dec 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.191.191.19USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.41.41.4USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.671.671.67USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.510.510.51USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap0.630.630.63USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.370.370.37USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Condensers Scrap0.360.360.36USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Condensors Dirty Scrap0.190.190.19USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap0.640.640.64USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean0.40.40.4USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean0.550.550.55USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Radiators Scrap0.480.480.48USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Scrap0.390.390.39USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Scrap Dirty0.290.290.29USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Sheet Dirty Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Sheet Scrap0.480.480.48USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Siding Scrap0.540.540.54USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap0.620.620.62USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Chrome Wheels Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Contaminated Al/Cu Radiator Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Contaminated Aluminum Radiator Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Contaminated Aluminum Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB15 Dec 2025
E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap0.720.720.72USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Irony Aluminum Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Mixed Aluminum Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB15 Dec 2025
New Aluminum Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Painted Aluminum Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB15 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Radiators Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Brass breakage0.090.090.09USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Brass Faucets Scrap0.680.680.68USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap0.730.730.73USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Brass Radiator Scrap1.671.671.67USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Brass Scrap Clean1.651.651.65USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Brass Scrap Dirty0.980.980.98USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Brass Shell Casings Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Hard Brass Scrap222USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Mixed Brass Scrap1.781.781.78USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Red Brass Scrap2.612.612.61USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Semi Red Brass Scrap2.32.32.3USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Yellow Brass Scrap2.142.142.14USD/LB15 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.043.043.04USD/LB15 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated (Romex)2.232.232.23USD/LB15 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire0.780.780.78USD/LB15 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.842.842.84USD/LB15 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.221.221.22USD/LB15 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.151.151.15USD/LB15 Dec 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.43.43.4USD/LB15 Dec 2025
#3 Copper Sheet Scrap3.73.73.7USD/LB15 Dec 2025
#3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Fins Scrap2.022.022.02USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Fins Scrap w/ Fe1.891.891.89USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Alternator Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Bare Bright Copper Scrap2.952.952.95USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Copper Auto Radiators Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Copper Auto Radiators Scrap Dirty0.50.50.5USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Copper Radiators Scrap1.951.951.95USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Copper Radiators Scrap (Dirty)1.31.31.3USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Copper Sheet Scrap3.63.63.6USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap2.052.052.05USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Electric Motors Scrap0.260.260.26USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Heater Cores Scrap1.021.021.02USD/LB15 Dec 2025
High Grade ICW1.551.551.55USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Household Copper Wire1.291.291.29USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 50% Recovery1.41.41.4USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery3.113.113.11USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 90% Recovery3.63.63.6USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Lead Coated Light Copper Scrap1.981.981.98USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Light Copper Scrap2.112.112.11USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Lite Copper With Tar Scrap2.112.112.11USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Low Grade ICW0.140.140.14USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Romex 65% Copper Wire2.52.52.5USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Romex Wire Scrap1.41.41.4USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Starters Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Xmas Lights Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB15 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances0.060.060.06USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Cell Phones w/o Battery0.90.90.9USD/LB15 Dec 2025
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.120.120.12USD/LB15 Dec 2025
High Grade Board Scrap111USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Laptops0.450.450.45USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB15 Dec 2025
PC Towers - Complete0.120.120.12USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Power Supplies Scrap0.120.120.12USD/LB15 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 Iron0.090.090.09USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Light Iron Scrap145145145USD/GT15 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Batteries Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Car batteries Scrap0.220.220.22USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Lead Batteries Scrap0.170.170.17USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Lead Scrap0.410.410.41USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Lead Wheel Weights Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Soft Lead Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Steel Case Batteries0.10.10.1USD/LB15 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
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB15 Dec 2025
316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.710.710.71USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Contaminated Stainless Steel Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Irony Stainless Steel Scrap0.120.120.12USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Scrap0.340.340.34USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Unclean0.20.20.2USD/LB15 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared195195195USD/GT15 Dec 2025
#1 Unprepared165165165USD/GT15 Dec 2025
#2 Prepared0.10.10.1USD/LB15 Dec 2025
#2 Unprepared0.070.070.07USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Long Steel0.080.080.08USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Mixed Steel Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB15 Dec 2025
P&S Unprepared Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Plate & Structural Prepared0.110.110.11USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Scrap Transmissions Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Sheet Iron0.060.060.06USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Short Steel0.10.10.1USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Steel BX Scrap0.640.640.64USD/LB15 Dec 2025
Steel Scrap0.040.040.04USD/LB15 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 $0.56/lb. Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap received the highest price of 1.67 USD/LB on 15 Dec 2025 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 0.13 USD/LB on 15 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 $1.25/lb. Red Brass Scrap received the highest price of 2.61 USD/LB on 15 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Brass breakage is the lowest-priced brass scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.09 USD/LB on 15 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 $1.73/lb. #3 Copper Sheet Scrap received the highest price of 3.7 USD/LB on 15 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Xmas Lights Scrap is the lowest-priced copper scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.05 USD/LB on 15 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 $0.35/lb. High Grade Board Scrap received the highest price of 1 USD/LB on 15 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 0.06 USD/LB on 15 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 $0.09/lb. Light Iron Scrap received the highest price of 145 USD/GT on 15 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Cast Iron is the lowest-priced iron scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.09 USD/LB on 15 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 $0.23/lb. Lead Scrap received the highest price of 0.41 USD/LB on 15 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Steel Case Batteries is the lowest-priced lead scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.1 USD/LB on 15 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 $0.28/lb. 316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap received the highest price of 0.71 USD/LB on 15 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Irony Stainless Steel Scrap is the lowest-priced stainless steel scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.12 USD/LB on 15 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 $0.14/lb. #1 Prepared received the highest price of 195 USD/GT on 15 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Steel Scrap is the lowest-priced steel scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.04 USD/LB on 15 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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