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The Copper Scrap prices listed below are state averages paid by scrap yards in California state.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 4.85 | 5.15 | 4.55 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 4.85 | 5.15 | 4.55 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 3.15 | 3.45 | 2.85 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 4.65 | 4.95 | 4.35 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 35% Recovery | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| Bright/Shiny Copper | 5.02 | 5.12 | 4.92 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| Copper Electric Motors | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.25 | 0.3 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| Romex Wire Scrap | 2.45 | 2.75 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-10-09 |