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The Copper Scrap prices listed below are state averages paid by scrap yards in Illinois state.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 5 | 5 | 5 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| #1 Copper Pipe Scrap | 4.85 | 4.85 | 4.85 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 4.85 | 4.85 | 4.85 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| #2 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 4.95 | 4.95 | 4.95 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| #2 Copper Pipe Scrap | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| #2 Copper Wire Scrap | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| Brass Refinery Scrap | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| Copper Breakage Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-03-09 |