Price Updated on 12 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.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6061 Aluminum Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Die Cast Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.82 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Foil Scrap | 0.08 | 0.1 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Litho Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Pistons Clean Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Pop Cans Scrap | 0.08 | 0.1 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Starters Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Turning Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Bare Extruded Aluminum Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Extruded Aluminum Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Insulated Aluminum Triplex Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Irony Aluminum Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| LG. Electric Motors Scrap | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Litho Sheets Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Magnesium Scrap Clean | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| SM. Electric Motors Scrap | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| UBC Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Radiators Scrap | 2.03 | 2.03 | 2.03 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Brass Heater Cores Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Brass Pipe Scrap | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.97 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 2.22 | 2.22 | 2.22 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Brass Scrap Clean | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.86 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Brass Shell Casings Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Hard Brass Scrap | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Irony Brass Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Semi Red Brass Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Yellow Brass Shells Scrap | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.52 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Yellow Brass Turnings Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Yellow Brass Unclean Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Pipe Scrap | 4.05 | 4.05 | 4.05 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.76 | 3.76 | 3.76 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.91 | 2.02 | 1.8 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #2 Burnt Wire Scrap | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.38 | 3.38 | 3.38 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #2 Copper Wire Scrap | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.98 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 35% Recovery Scrap | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #3 Copper Sheet Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 4.16 | 4.16 | 4.16 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 2.09 | 2.09 | 2.09 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Coax Copper Core Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Copper Radiators Scrap | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Copper Scrap Dirty | 4 | 4 | 4 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.62 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Cu/Al Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Cu/Al Radiators Scrap | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 70% Recovery | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Light Copper Scrap | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Low Grade ICW | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Romex Wire Scrap | 2.14 | 2.14 | 2.14 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Boards P/C Scrap | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Appliances | 80 | 80 | 80 | USD/GT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Appliances | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Appliances | 5 | 5 | 5 | USD/CWT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| B-Boards Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Cellular Phones Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Colored Boards Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Computer/Server (Incomplete) Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Electronic Transformers Scrap | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| HARD DRIVES W/O BOARDS | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Incomplete Laptops | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Low Grade Boards Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Mixed Wire Scrap | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| P-4 Boards | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Power Supplies Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| TV Yokes | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 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 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | USD/CWT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Cast Iron | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Cast Iron | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/GT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Cast Iron | 230 | 230 | 230 | USD/NT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Light Iron Scrap | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | USD/CWT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Light Iron Scrap | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Light Iron Scrap | 80 | 80 | 80 | USD/GT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Batteries Scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Auto Cast | 250 | 250 | 250 | USD/GT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Stove Cast | 220 | 220 | 220 | USD/NT | 12 Dec 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-8 Prepared Scrap | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 18-8 Unprepared Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 18/8 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 18/8 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 400 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Prepared | 7 | 7 | 7 | USD/CWT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 125 | 125 | 125 | USD/GT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/Ton | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 140 | 140 | 140 | USD/Ton | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/NT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 115 | 115 | 115 | USD/GT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 7 | 7 | 7 | USD/CWT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #1 UnPrepared Scrap | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/NT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #2 Prepared | 6 | 6 | 6 | USD/CWT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #2 Prepared | 115 | 115 | 115 | USD/GT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #2 Prepared | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/Ton | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #2 Unprepared | 105 | 105 | 105 | USD/GT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #2 Unprepared | 140 | 140 | 140 | USD/Ton | 12 Dec 2025 |
| #2 Unprepared | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | USD/CWT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Foot Steel Scrap | 210 | 210 | 210 | USD/NT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | USD/CWT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 145 | 145 | 145 | USD/Ton | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Car Bodies | 160 | 160 | 160 | USD/GT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Farm Machinery Scrap | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/NT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Large Transformers Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Motor Blocks Scrap | 195 | 195 | 195 | USD/GT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Plate & Structural Prepared | 160 | 160 | 160 | USD/GT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Plate & Structural Prepared | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | USD/CWT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Scrap Transmissions Scrap | 30 | 30 | 30 | USD/NT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Sheet Iron | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/NT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Short Steel | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Small Transformers Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Steel Cased Transformers Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Tin | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shred/Tin | 152.5 | 152.5 | 152.5 | USD/Ton | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Tin/Steel | 135 | 135 | 135 | USD/GT | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Zinc Scrap | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 12 Dec 2025 |