US Scrap Yard Metal Prices
Price Updated on 26 Nov 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.
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for aluminum transformers scrap to 375 USD/Ton for aluminum radiators /fe scrap.
- Brass scrap prices range from 0.04 USD/LB for brass scrap dirty to 150 USD/Ton for brass scrap clean.
- Copper scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for catv - black scrap to 250 USD/NT for dirty motors.
- Electronics scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for computer/server (incomplete) scrap to 200 USD/GT for appliances.
- Glass cullet price is 10.2 USD/LB for CRV Glass.
- Iron scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for light iron scrap to 340 USD/GT for cast iron scrap.
- Lead scrap price is 5 USD/LB for Lead Batteries Scrap.
- Others prices range from 0.05 USD/CWT for cast window weights to 275 USD/GT for clean auto cast.
- Paper stock price is 100 USD/Ton for Cardboard.
- Plastic scrap prices range from 0.02 USD/LB for #1 pet plastic to 5.69 USD/LB for ps crv plastic.
- Stainless steel scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for 316 stainless steel scrap to 135 USD/NT for magnetic stainless steel scrap.
- Steel scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for steel compressors sealed units scrap to 440 USD/GT for busheling scrap.
- Tin prices range from 0.02 USD/LB for tin/steel to 245 USD/GT for shred/tin.
- Zinc scrap prices range from 0.02 USD/LB for zinc die cast scrap to 2.01 USD/LB for zinc scrap.
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
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3003 Aluminum Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 5052 Aluminum Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum Scrap | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum Turning Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 6063 Aluminum Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| AC compressors Scrap | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Al/Cu Heatsinks Scrap | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.26 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1.61 | 1.61 | 1.61 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap w/ Fe | 1.31 | 1.31 | 1.31 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Auto Wheels | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Bronze Scrap | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Bronze Solids Scrap | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Bronze Turning Scrap | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.29 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.97 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Cast Wheels Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Coolers Dirty Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Coolers Scrap | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap - Clean 10/10 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Fins Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Litho Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.49 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.81 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Shavings Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet Dirty Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Solids Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Starters Scrap | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Thermal Extrusion Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Transformers Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Turning Scrap | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Wire Dirty Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap (No coating) | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contaminated Al/Cu Radiator Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contaminated Aluminum Radiator Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contaminated Aluminum Scrap | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Extruded Aluminum Scrap | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Irony Aluminum Scrap | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Magnesium Scrap Clean | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Mixed Aluminum Scrap | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.76 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Neoprene Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Semi Wheel Aluminum Scrap | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| UBC Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70/30 Brass Scrap | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.59 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Auto Radiators Scrap | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Brass breakage | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Brass Faucets Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Brass Heater Cores Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.17 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.87 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Brass Scrap Clean | 1.92 | 1.92 | 1.92 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Brass Shavings Scrap | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.65 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Brass Shell Casings Scrap | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Brass Turning (clean) Scrap | 1.68 | 1.77 | 1.6 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Cocks and Faucets Scrap | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.83 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Irony Brass Scrap | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.69 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Mixed Brass Scrap | 1.68 | 1.68 | 1.68 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Red Brass Turnings Scrap | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Rod Borings Scrap | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.16 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Semi Red Brass Scrap | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Silver Plated brass Scrap | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Yellow Brass Turnings Scrap | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Yellow Brass Unclean Scrap | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 4.03 | 4.03 | 4.03 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Copper Pipe Scrap | 4.05 | 4.05 | 4.05 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.89 | 1.89 | 1.89 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.34 | 3.34 | 3.34 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap Dirty | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.85 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Copper Wire Scrap | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.86 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 35% Recovery Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.21 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 62% Recovery | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 90% Recovery | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wires (Cu 55%) Scrap | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.76 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #3 Roofing Copper Scrap | 3.07 | 3.07 | 3.07 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Al/Cu Fins Scrap | 1.52 | 1.52 | 1.52 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Al/Cu Fins Scrap w/ Fe | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.85 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Brass Refinery Scrap | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 1.73 | 1.73 | 1.73 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Bright/Shiny Copper | 3.72 | 3.72 | 3.72 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Bronze Scrap | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.66 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Copper Bearings Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Copper Contents Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Copper Radiators Scrap | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Copper Radiators Scrap (Dirty) | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Copper Refinery Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 3.09 | 3.09 | 3.09 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Copper Turnings Scrap | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Cu/Al Radiator Ends Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Cu/Al Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.97 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Cu/Al Radiators Scrap | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.42 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Dirty Motors | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Dirty Motors | 250 | 250 | 250 | USD/NT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Extension Cord Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.22 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.04 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 50% Recovery | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 62% Recovery | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 65% recovery | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.83 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 70% Recovery | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.87 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 90% Recovery | 2.42 | 2.42 | 2.42 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Lead Coated Light Copper Scrap | 2.81 | 2.81 | 2.81 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Light Copper Scrap | 3.31 | 3.31 | 3.31 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Low Grade ICW | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 2.14 | 2.14 | 2.14 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Romex Wire Scrap | 1.84 | 1.84 | 1.84 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| THHN Scrap | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.51 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Unclean Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliances | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Cellular Phones Scrap | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.43 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Digital Camera Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Hard Drives Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| High Grade Board Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Incomplete Laptops | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Laptops | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| PC Towers - Complete | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| PC Towers - Incomplete | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Whole Computer Tower | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Bottles | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | USD/CWT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Cast Iron | 160 | 160 | 160 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Light Iron Scrap | 120 | 120 | 120 | USD/GT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Light Iron Scrap | 6.25 | 6.25 | 6.25 | USD/CWT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Long Iron Scrap | 6 | 6 | 6 | USD/CWT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Long Iron Scrap | 100 | 100 | 100 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Short Iron Scrap | 120 | 120 | 120 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Short Iron Scrap | 7 | 7 | 7 | USD/CWT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Batteries Scrap | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Industrial Batteries Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Lead Scrap Dirty | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Range Lead Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Soft Lead Scrap | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Motors | 120 | 120 | 120 | USD/GT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | USD/LB | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 PET Plastic | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.47 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 HDPE Plastic | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #3 PVC Plastic | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #4 LDPE Plastic | 1.98 | 1.98 | 1.98 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #5 PP Plastic | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #6 PS Plastic | 5.47 | 5.47 | 5.47 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #7 Other Plastic | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 316 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.76 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Irony Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Stainless Steel Breakage | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Stainless Steel Solids Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Heavy Melt Scrap | 250 | 250 | 250 | USD/NT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 HMS Unprepared Scrap | 6 | 6 | 6 | USD/CWT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 | USD/CWT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Prepared Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Prepared Steel Scrap | 260 | 260 | 260 | USD/GT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Prepared Steel Scrap | 115 | 115 | 115 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 135 | 135 | 135 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 6.62 | 6.62 | 6.62 | USD/CWT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Cast Iron Scrap | 200 | 200 | 200 | USD/NT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Cast Iron Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Heavy Melt Scrap | 225 | 225 | 225 | USD/NT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 HMS Prepared | 7 | 7 | 7 | USD/CWT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 HMS Unprepared | 6 | 6 | 6 | USD/CWT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| #2 Steel Scrap | 190 | 190 | 190 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 165 | 165 | 165 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Car Bodies | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Drums and Rotors | 295 | 295 | 295 | USD/GT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Drums and Rotors | 240 | 240 | 240 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Insulated Steel BX Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Mixed Cast Scrap | 165 | 165 | 165 | USD/GT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Motor Blocks Scrap | 280 | 280 | 280 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Motor/Machine Cast | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Plate & Structural Prepared | 140 | 140 | 140 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Rebar | 85 | 85 | 85 | USD/GT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Rebar | 115 | 115 | 115 | USD/NT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Sheet Iron | 115 | 115 | 115 | USD/NT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Sheet Iron | 185 | 185 | 185 | USD/GT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Sheet Iron | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Short Steel | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Short Steel | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | USD/CWT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Small Transformers Scrap | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Steel BX Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Steel Scrap | 30 | 30 | 30 | USD/NT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Steel Scrap | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Tin | 8 | 8 | 8 | USD/CWT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Tin | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/NT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Tin | 75 | 75 | 75 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Tin | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Unclean Motors Scrap | 220 | 220 | 220 | USD/GT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| White Goods | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Whole Auto Bodies | 7 | 7 | 7 | USD/CWT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shred/Tin | 5 | 5 | 5 | USD/CWT | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Shred/Tin | 120 | 120 | 120 | USD/Ton | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast Scrap | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Zinc Die Cast w/ Fe | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 26 Nov 2025 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in US
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in US
- "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 $0.64/lb. Aluminum Bronze Scrap received the highest price of 2.6 USD/LB on 26 Nov 2025 in the US scrap yards. Aluminum Wire Dirty Scrap is the lowest-priced aluminum scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.05 USD/LB on 26 Nov 2025.
- What is the current price of brass scrap in the US today?
- The average price for brass scrap in the US today was $1.62/lb. Brass Shavings Scrap received the highest price of 2.65 USD/LB on 26 Nov 2025 in the US scrap yards. Brass Faucets Scrap is the lowest-priced brass scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.5 USD/LB on 26 Nov 2025.
- What is the current price of copper scrap in the US today?
- The average price for copper scrap in the US today was $1.79/lb. Dirty Motors received the highest price of 250 USD/NT on 26 Nov 2025 in the US scrap yards. Dirty Motors is the lowest-priced copper scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.07 USD/LB on 26 Nov 2025.
- What is the current price of electronics scrap in the US today?
- The average price for electronics scrap in the US today was $0.38/lb. Cellular Phones Scrap received the highest price of 1.43 USD/LB on 26 Nov 2025 in the US scrap yards. Appliances is the lowest-priced electronics scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.09 USD/LB on 26 Nov 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?
- Cast Iron received the highest price of 160 USD/Ton on 26 Nov 2025 in the US scrap yards. Long Iron Scrap is the lowest-priced iron scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 6 USD/CWT on 26 Nov 2025.
- What is the current price of lead scrap in the US today?
- The average price for lead scrap in the US today was $0.26/lb. Auto Batteries Scrap received the highest price of 0.46 USD/LB on 26 Nov 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 0.11 USD/LB on 26 Nov 2025.
- What is the current price of others in the US today?
- Diesel Motors received the highest price of 120 USD/GT on 26 Nov 2025 in the US scrap yards. Diesel Motors is the lowest-priced others material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 120 USD/GT on 26 Nov 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 $0.36/lb. 316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap received the highest price of 0.76 USD/LB on 26 Nov 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 0.1 USD/LB on 26 Nov 2025.
- What is the current price of steel scrap in the US today?
- The average price for steel scrap in the US today was $0.19/lb. Drums and Rotors received the highest price of 295 USD/GT on 26 Nov 2025 in the US scrap yards. Motor/Machine Cast is the lowest-priced steel scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.05 USD/LB on 26 Nov 2025.
- What is the current price of tin in the US today?
- Shred/Tin received the highest price of 120 USD/Ton on 26 Nov 2025 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 26 Nov 2025.
- What is the current price of zinc scrap in the US today?
- The average price for zinc scrap in the US today was $0.18/lb. Zinc Die Cast Scrap received the highest price of 0.31 USD/LB on 26 Nov 2025 in the US scrap yards. Zinc Die Cast w/ Fe is the lowest-priced zinc scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.05 USD/LB on 26 Nov 2025.
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