Plastic Scrap Prices in the U.S. and Canada
Price Updated on November 13, 2025
- Plastic scrap prices range from 0.3 USD/LB for crv other plastic to 5.64 USD/LB for ps crv plastic in the U.S. scrap yards.
The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in the U.S.A. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
United States Plastic Scrap Buy Price Index
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRV Plastic #3 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 13-Nov-2025 |
| CRV Plastic #4 | 1.98 | 1.98 | 1.98 | USD/LB | 13-Nov-2025 |
| CRV Plastic #5 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 13-Nov-2025 |
| CRV Plastic #6 | 5.43 | 5.43 | 5.43 | USD/LB | 13-Nov-2025 |
| CRV Plastic #7 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 13-Nov-2025 |
| CRV Aluminum Cans | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.58 | USD/LB | 05-Aug-2025 |
| #1 PETE Plastic Scrap | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.29 | USD/LB | 31-Jul-2025 |
| #3 PVC Plastic | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.49 | USD/LB | 31-Jul-2025 |
| #4 LDPE Plastic | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | USD/LB | 31-Jul-2025 |
| #5 PP Plastic | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 31-Jul-2025 |
| #6 PS Plastic | 5.42 | 5.42 | 5.42 | USD/LB | 31-Jul-2025 |
| #7 Other Plastic | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 31-Jul-2025 |
| Bi-Metal CRV Cans | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | USD/LB | 31-Jul-2025 |
| PET CRV Plastic | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.24 | USD/LB | 31-Jul-2025 |
| #2 HDPE Plastic | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | USD/LB | 03-Mar-2025 |
| HDPE CRV Plastic | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 11-Oct-2018 |
| CRV Plastic #1 | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.23 | USD/LB | 07-Sep-2018 |
| CRV Plastic #2 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.61 | USD/LB | 07-Sep-2018 |
| #1 PET Plastic | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.22 | USD/LB | 06-Sep-2018 |
| CRV Other Plastic | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 01-Jan-2017 |
| LDPE CRV Plastic | 2.04 | 2.04 | 2.04 | USD/LB | 01-Jan-2017 |
| PP CRV Plastic | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 01-Jan-2017 |
| PS CRV Plastic | 5.64 | 5.64 | 5.64 | USD/LB | 01-Jan-2017 |
| PVC CRV Plastic | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.61 | USD/LB | 01-Jan-2017 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average plastic scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest plastic scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest plastic scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current price of plastic scrap in the U.S.?
- The average price for plastic scrap in the U.S. was $1.48/lb on November 13, 2025
- How much money is 1 lb of plastic scrap in the U.S.?
- The price of scrap aluminum in the U.S. varies, but it's generally around $0.3 to $5.64 per lb.
- What is 1 ton of plastic scrap worth in the United States?
- The value of 1 ton of plastic scrap in the USA varies widely based on several factors. However, current prices range from around $600 to $11280 per ton.
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