The Copper Scrap prices listed below are city averages paid by scrap yards in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | USD/LB | 2025-11-14 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3 | 3 | 3 | USD/LB | 2025-11-14 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 35% Recovery Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% Recovery Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| Copper Breakage Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| Copper Turnings Scrap | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 50% Recovery | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 65% recovery | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2025-04-30 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2025-01-27 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2024-06-03 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | USD/LB | 2023-10-05 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 2023-10-05 |