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US Scrap Yard Metal Prices

Price Updated on 27 Apr 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
AC compressors Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB27 Apr 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.950.950.95USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap222USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.160.160.16USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap111USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.730.730.73USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum Engine Block Scrap0.120.120.12USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum Radiators Scrap0.620.620.62USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum Scrap0.640.640.64USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum Scrap Dirty0.350.350.35USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum Siding Scrap0.680.680.68USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum Truck Wheels Dirty Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap0.770.770.77USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Chrome Wheels Scrap0.430.430.43USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Irony Aluminum Scrap0.270.270.27USD/LB27 Apr 2026
LG. Electric Motors Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Semi Wheel Aluminum Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB27 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Radiators Scrap2.212.212.21USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Brass Radiator Scrap2.752.752.75USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Brass Scrap Clean2.42.42.4USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Brass Scrap Dirty222USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Irony Brass Car Radiators Scrap222USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Irony Brass Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Mixed Brass Scrap1.41.41.4USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Red Brass Scrap1.451.451.45USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Red Brass Solids Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Yellow Brass Scrap1.91.91.9USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Yellow Brass Solids Scrap2.852.852.85USD/LB27 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap4.44.44.4USD/LB27 Apr 2026
#1 Copper Scrap4.044.044.04USD/LB27 Apr 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.91.91.9USD/LB27 Apr 2026
#2 Copper Scrap3.93.93.9USD/LB27 Apr 2026
#2 Copper Scrap Dirty3.83.83.8USD/LB27 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.151.151.15USD/LB27 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wires (Cu 55%) Scrap2.142.142.14USD/LB27 Apr 2026
#3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 30% Recovery Scrap0.830.830.83USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Alternator Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap4.494.494.49USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Bronze Scrap1.31.31.3USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean)1.681.681.68USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean)1.451.451.45USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Copper Sheet Scrap3.533.533.53USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.380.380.38USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Electric Motors Scrap0.410.410.41USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Heater Cores Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery2.932.932.93USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Low Grade ICW0.30.30.3USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Romex 65% Copper Wire222USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Romex Wire Scrap1.951.951.95USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Starters Scrap0.520.520.52USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Xmas Lights Scrap0.220.220.22USD/LB27 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cell Phones w/o Battery0.010.010.01USD/LB24 Apr 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap2.52.52.5USD/LB24 Apr 2026
Laptops0.470.470.47USD/LB24 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
CRV Glass0.10.10.1USD/LB20 Apr 2026
Glass Bottles0.10.10.1USD/LB20 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Light Iron Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB27 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Batteries Scrap0.180.180.18USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Lead Scrap0.610.610.61USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Lead Wheel Weights Scrap0.180.180.18USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Soft Lead Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Steel Case Batteries0.290.290.29USD/LB27 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Brake/Rotors Scrap185185185USD/GT22 Apr 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
#1 PETE Plastic Scrap1.271.271.27USD/LB20 Apr 2026
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB20 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
18-8 Prepared Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB27 Apr 2026
18-8 Unprepared Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.10.10.1USD/LB27 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Drums and Rotors0.140.140.14USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Drums and Rotors295295295USD/GT27 Apr 2026
Insulated Steel BX Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Prepared Structural Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Prepared Structural Scrap285285285USD/GT27 Apr 2026
Short Steel0.120.120.12USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Short Steel265265265USD/GT27 Apr 2026
Steel compressors sealed units scrap0.380.380.38USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Tin0.10.10.1USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Tin215215215USD/GT27 Apr 2026
Unprepared Shearing0.10.10.1USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Unprepared Structural Scrap0.110.110.11USD/LB27 Apr 2026
Unprepared Structural Scrap245245245USD/GT27 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Shred/Tin6.56.56.5USD/CWT24 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Zinc Scrap0.230.230.23USD/LB23 Apr 2026
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  • "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 $0.6/lb. Al/Cu Radiators Scrap received the highest price of 2 USD/LB on 27 Apr 2026 in the US scrap yards. LG. Electric Motors Scrap is the lowest-priced aluminum scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.08 USD/LB on 27 Apr 2026.
  • What is the current price of brass scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for brass scrap in the US today was $1.98/lb. Red Brass Solids Scrap received the highest price of 3.2 USD/LB on 27 Apr 2026 in the US scrap yards. Irony Brass Scrap is the lowest-priced brass scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.7 USD/LB on 27 Apr 2026.
  • What is the current price of copper scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for copper scrap in the US today was $1.94/lb. Bare Bright Copper Scrap received the highest price of 4.49 USD/LB on 27 Apr 2026 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 0.22 USD/LB on 27 Apr 2026.
  • What is the current price of electronics scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for electronics scrap in the US today was $0.99/lb. Cellular Phones Scrap received the highest price of 2.5 USD/LB on 24 Apr 2026 in the US scrap yards. Cell Phones w/o Battery is the lowest-priced electronics scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.01 USD/LB on 24 Apr 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 20 Apr 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 20 Apr 2026.
  • What is the current price of iron scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for iron scrap in the US today was $0.1/lb. Light Iron Scrap received the highest price of 0.1 USD/LB on 27 Apr 2026 in the US scrap yards. Light Iron Scrap is the lowest-priced iron scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.1 USD/LB on 27 Apr 2026.
  • What is the current price of lead scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for lead scrap in the US today was $0.32/lb. Lead Scrap received the highest price of 0.61 USD/LB on 27 Apr 2026 in the US scrap yards. Auto Batteries Scrap is the lowest-priced lead scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.18 USD/LB on 27 Apr 2026.
  • What is the current price of others in the US today?
  • Brake/Rotors Scrap received the highest price of 185 USD/GT on 22 Apr 2026 in the US scrap yards. Brake/Rotors Scrap is the lowest-priced others material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 185 USD/GT on 22 Apr 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 $0.92/lb. #1 PETE Plastic Scrap received the highest price of 1.27 USD/LB on 20 Apr 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 20 Apr 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 $0.28/lb. 18-8 Prepared Scrap received the highest price of 0.5 USD/LB on 27 Apr 2026 in the US scrap yards. Magnetic 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 27 Apr 2026.
  • What is the current price of steel scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for steel scrap in the US today was $0.21/lb. Drums and Rotors received the highest price of 295 USD/GT on 27 Apr 2026 in the US scrap yards. Tin is the lowest-priced steel scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.1 USD/LB on 27 Apr 2026.
  • What is the current price of tin in the US today?
  • Shred/Tin received the highest price of 6.5 USD/CWT on 24 Apr 2026 in the US scrap yards. Shred/Tin is the lowest-priced tin material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 6.5 USD/CWT on 24 Apr 2026.
  • What is the current price of zinc scrap in the US today?
  • The average price for zinc scrap in the US today was $0.23/lb. Zinc Scrap received the highest price of 0.23 USD/LB on 23 Apr 2026 in the US scrap yards. Zinc Scrap is the lowest-priced zinc scrap material in the US's scrap yards today. The price was 0.23 USD/LB on 23 Apr 2026.
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