The Copper Scrap prices listed below are city averages paid by scrap yards in Los Angeles, California, United States.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.95 | 3.1 | 2.8 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.7 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.65 | 2.5 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 4.25 | 4.4 | 4.1 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 2.55 | 2.8 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| Bronze Scrap | 2.55 | 2.8 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 0.38 | 0.5 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2025-11-05 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.17 | 0.2 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2025-09-22 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 1.73 | 1.85 | 1.6 | USD/LB | 2025-09-22 |
| Romex Wire Scrap | 2.13 | 2.25 | 2 | USD/LB | 2025-09-22 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.17 | 0.2 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2025-09-22 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap | 1.5 | 2 | 1 | USD/LB | 2025-06-20 |
| Copper cable scrap | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 2018-05-08 |