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US Scrap Yard Metal Prices

Price Updated on 19 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
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB19 Dec 2025
6061 Aluminum Turning Scrap0.470.470.47USD/LB19 Dec 2025
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.851.10.6USD/LB19 Dec 2025
6063 Aluminum Scrap w/Fe0.70.70.7USD/LB19 Dec 2025
AC compressors Scrap0.230.230.23USD/LB19 Dec 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.430.430.43USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.481.481.48USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.691.691.69USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap0.830.830.83USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.570.570.57USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap0.680.680.68USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Cast w/Fe0.10.10.1USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Copper Cooler Scrap (Clean)1.31.31.3USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Copper Cooler Scrap (Dirty)1.11.11.1USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean0.550.550.55USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Foil Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Litho Scrap0.670.670.67USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap0.570.570.57USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean0.510.510.51USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Radiators Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Scrap0.580.580.58USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Scrap Dirty0.230.230.23USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Sheet Scrap0.460.460.46USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Siding Scrap0.530.530.53USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap0.470.470.47USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Turning Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap0.790.790.79USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Chrome Wheels Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Contaminated Irony Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.181.181.18USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Contaminated Irony Aluminum Radiators Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB19 Dec 2025
E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap0.540.540.54USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Irony Aluminum Scrap0.160.160.16USD/LB19 Dec 2025
LG. Electric Motors Scrap0.170.170.17USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Painted Aluminum Scrap0.590.590.59USD/LB19 Dec 2025
UBC Scrap0.620.620.62USD/LB19 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Radiators Scrap1.631.631.63USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap0.660.660.66USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Brass Radiator Scrap1.61.61.6USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Brass Scrap Clean2.132.132.13USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Brass Scrap Dirty0.850.940.76USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Brass Turning (clean) Scrap1.451.451.45USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Contaminated Irony Red Brass Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Hard Brass Scrap1.751.751.75USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Irony Brass Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Red Brass Scrap2.582.582.58USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Yellow Brass Scrap2.082.082.08USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Yellow Brass Unclean Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB19 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap3.653.653.65USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap3.63.63.6USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.43.433.38USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.953.953.95USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap2.892.892.89USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.891.891.89USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Pipe Scrap3.453.453.45USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.253.253.25USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Scrap Dirty333USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Tubing Scrap3.83.83.8USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Wire Scrap2.312.312.31USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.071.071.07USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 52% Recovery Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB19 Dec 2025
#3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap0.670.670.67USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Fins Scrap1.751.751.75USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Fins Scrap w/ Fe1.431.431.43USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Alternator Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Bare Bright Copper Scrap3.413.413.41USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Brass Shells Scrap1.41.41.4USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Clean Car Radiators (Cu. & Brass)1.61.61.6USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Contaminated Irony Cu/Br Radiators Scrap1.251.251.25USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Copper Electric Motors0.250.250.25USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Copper Foam Wire111USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Copper Sheet Scrap3.283.283.28USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Copper Transformer Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Cu/Al Radiator Ends Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Cu/Al Radiators /Fe Scrap1.191.191.19USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Cu/Al Radiators Scrap1.381.381.38USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap1.551.551.55USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Electric Motors Scrap0.240.240.24USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Fire Alarm Wire1.151.151.15USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Harness Wire Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Heater Cores Scrap1.251.251.25USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Insulated 500-750 MCM Copper Wire Scrap2.752.752.75USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 72% Recovery1.651.651.65USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Lead Coated Light Copper Scrap222USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Light Copper Scrap2.892.892.89USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Low Grade ICW0.610.610.61USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Romex Wire Scrap1.641.641.64USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Starters Scrap0.260.260.26USD/LB19 Dec 2025
THHN Scrap2.252.252.25USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Tin Plated Copper Scrap333USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Unclean Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap1.41.41.4USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Xmas Lights Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB19 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cellular Phones Scrap2.252.252.25USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Computer/Server (Complete) Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Computer/Server (Incomplete) Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Laptops0.80.80.8USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Motherboards Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Whole Computer Tower0.120.120.12USD/LB19 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
CRV Glass0.10.10.1USD/LB18 Dec 2025
Glass Bottles0.10.10.1USD/LB18 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron145145145USD/NT19 Dec 2025
Cast Iron0.070.070.07USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Light Iron Scrap140140140USD/GT19 Dec 2025
Long Iron Scrap100100100USD/Ton19 Dec 2025
Short Iron Scrap120120120USD/Ton19 Dec 2025
Torch Iron606060USD/Ton19 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Batteries Scrap0.170.170.17USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Car batteries Scrap0.220.220.22USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Lead Batteries Scrap0.170.170.17USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Lead Scrap0.380.380.38USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Lead Scrap Dirty0.220.220.22USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Lead Wheel Weights Scrap0.090.090.09USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Soft Lead Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Steel Case Batteries0.130.130.13USD/LB19 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Brake/Rotors Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB16 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/LB18 Dec 2025
#1 PETE Plastic Scrap1.271.271.27USD/LB18 Dec 2025
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB18 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Irony Stainless Steel Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB19 Dec 2025
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB19 Dec 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB19 Dec 2025
304 Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB19 Dec 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.480.480.48USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Contaminated Irony Stainless Steel Scrap0.120.120.12USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Irony Stainless Steel Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Breakage0.10.10.1USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Scrap0.310.310.31USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Unclean0.150.150.15USD/LB19 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Car Bodies100100100USD/Ton19 Dec 2025
P&S Scrap240240240USD/NT19 Dec 2025
P&S Unprepared Scrap120120120USD/NT19 Dec 2025
Rebar808080USD/NT19 Dec 2025
Rebar0.040.040.04USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Sheet Iron190190190USD/NT19 Dec 2025
Sheet Iron150150150USD/Ton19 Dec 2025
Steel BX Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Steel Scrap140140140USD/Ton19 Dec 2025
Tin100100100USD/Ton19 Dec 2025
Unprepared Steel Scrap110110110USD/NT19 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Shred/Tin999USD/CWT17 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Zinc Die Cast Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Zinc Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB19 Dec 2025
Zinc Scrap Dirty0.20.20.2USD/LB19 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 $0.59/lb. Al/Cu Radiators Scrap received the highest price of 1.69 USD/LB on 19 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Aluminum Cast w/Fe is the lowest-priced aluminum scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.1 USD/LB on 19 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 $1.39/lb. Red Brass Scrap received the highest price of 2.58 USD/LB on 19 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap is the lowest-priced brass scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.45 USD/LB on 19 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 $1.81/lb. #1 Copper Tube Scrap received the highest price of 3.95 USD/LB on 19 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 0.2 USD/LB on 19 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 $0.68/lb. Cellular Phones Scrap received the highest price of 2.25 USD/LB on 19 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Whole Computer Tower is the lowest-priced electronics scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.12 USD/LB on 19 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. CRV Glass received the highest price of 0.1 USD/LB on 18 Dec 2025 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 18 Dec 2025.
  • What is the current price of iron scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for iron scrap in the US today was $0.07/lb. Cast Iron received the highest price of 145 USD/NT on 19 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 0.07 USD/LB on 19 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 $0.22/lb. Soft Lead Scrap received the highest price of 0.4 USD/LB on 19 Dec 2025 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 19 Dec 2025.
  • What is the current price of others in the US today?
  • The average price for others in the US today was $0.1/lb. Brake/Rotors Scrap received the highest price of 0.1 USD/LB on 16 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Brake/Rotors Scrap is the lowest-priced others material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.1 USD/LB on 16 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 $1.1/lb. #1 PET Plastic received the highest price of 1.47 USD/LB on 18 Dec 2025 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 18 Dec 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 $0.2/lb. 316 Stainless Steel Scrap received the highest price of 0.48 USD/LB on 19 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. 304 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 19 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 $0.17/lb. P&S Scrap received the highest price of 240 USD/NT on 19 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Rebar is the lowest-priced steel scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.04 USD/LB on 19 Dec 2025.
  • What is the current price of tin in the US today?
  • Shred/Tin received the highest price of 9 USD/CWT on 17 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Shred/Tin is the lowest-priced tin material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 9 USD/CWT on 17 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 $0.31/lb. Zinc Scrap received the highest price of 0.4 USD/LB on 19 Dec 2025 in the US scrap yards. Zinc Scrap Dirty is the lowest-priced zinc scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.2 USD/LB on 19 Dec 2025.
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