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Scrap Metal Prices in the U.S. and Canada

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.

U.S. Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap2.42.42.4USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap909090USD/GT27 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.381.381.38USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 50-75% Recovery Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 Prepared Scrap8.58.58.5USD/CWT27 Aug 2025
#1 Unprepared Steel7.57.57.5USD/CWT27 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.262.262.26USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.870.870.87USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#3 Copper Scrap1.651.651.65USD/LB27 Aug 2025
300 Unprepared Stainless Steel0.190.190.19USD/LB27 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap2.42.42.4USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap909090USD/GT27 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.381.381.38USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 50-75% Recovery Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 Prepared Scrap8.58.58.5USD/CWT27 Aug 2025
#1 Unprepared Steel7.57.57.5USD/CWT27 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.262.262.26USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.870.870.87USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#3 Copper Scrap1.651.651.65USD/LB27 Aug 2025
300 Unprepared Stainless Steel0.190.190.19USD/LB27 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap2.922.922.92USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap3.753.753.75USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Scrap2.712.712.71USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap1.961.961.96USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.021.021.02USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap1.481.481.48USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Unprepared Steel Scrap0.020.020.02USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Pipe Scrap3.63.63.6USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.442.442.44USD/LB26 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap2.42.42.4USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap909090USD/GT27 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.381.381.38USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 50-75% Recovery Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 Prepared Scrap8.58.58.5USD/CWT27 Aug 2025
#1 Unprepared Steel7.57.57.5USD/CWT27 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.262.262.26USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.870.870.87USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#3 Copper Scrap1.651.651.65USD/LB27 Aug 2025
300 Unprepared Stainless Steel0.190.190.19USD/LB27 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap2.42.42.4USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap909090USD/GT27 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.381.381.38USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 50-75% Recovery Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 Prepared Scrap8.58.58.5USD/CWT27 Aug 2025
#1 Unprepared Steel7.57.57.5USD/CWT27 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.262.262.26USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.870.870.87USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#3 Copper Scrap1.651.651.65USD/LB27 Aug 2025
300 Unprepared Stainless Steel0.190.190.19USD/LB27 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap2.382.382.38USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap333USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.013.062.99USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap2.752.822.67USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap3.43.553.25USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 H.M. Steel454545USD/NT05 Aug 2025
#1 H.M. Steel2.752.752.75USD/CWT05 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.511.661.45USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 PET Plastic1.261.261.26USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 PETE Plastic Scrap1.321.321.32USD/LB05 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap2.382.382.38USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap333USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.013.062.99USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap2.752.822.67USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap3.43.553.25USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 H.M. Steel454545USD/NT05 Aug 2025
#1 H.M. Steel2.752.752.75USD/CWT05 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.511.661.45USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 PET Plastic1.261.261.26USD/LB05 Aug 2025
#1 PETE Plastic Scrap1.321.321.32USD/LB05 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap2.42.42.4USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap909090USD/GT27 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.381.381.38USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 50-75% Recovery Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#1 Prepared Scrap8.58.58.5USD/CWT27 Aug 2025
#1 Unprepared Steel7.57.57.5USD/CWT27 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.262.262.26USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.870.870.87USD/LB27 Aug 2025
#3 Copper Scrap1.651.651.65USD/LB27 Aug 2025
300 Unprepared Stainless Steel0.190.190.19USD/LB27 Aug 2025
Complete List
  • "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.
  • "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.
  • "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current price of Aluminum Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Aluminum Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.56/lb on 27 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Brass Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Brass Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $1.57/lb on 27 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Copper Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Copper Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $1.75/lb on 27 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Electronics Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Electronics Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $4.24/lb on 27 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Glass Cullet in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Glass Cullet in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.67/lb on 27 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Iron Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Iron Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $74.62/lb on 27 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Lead Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Lead Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.23/lb on 27 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Others in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Others in the U.S. scrap yards was $144.8/lb on 27 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Paper Stock in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Paper Stock in the U.S. scrap yards was $33.98/lb on 27 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Plastic Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Plastic Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $1.38/lb on 27 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Stainless Steel Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Stainless Steel Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.48/lb on 27 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Steel Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Steel Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $80.77/lb on 27 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Tin in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Tin in the U.S. scrap yards was $61.49/lb on 27 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Zinc Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Zinc Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.26/lb on 27 Aug 2025

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.744.744.74USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Solid Scrap4.44.44.4USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap4.934.934.93USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.582.62.56USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.484.484.48USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.461.461.46USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.843.843.84USD/LB13 Aug 2025
1S Wire Scrap1.571.571.57USD/LB13 Aug 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.510.510.51USD/LB13 Aug 2025
6061 Aluminum Solids Scrap1.31.31.3USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.744.744.74USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Solid Scrap4.44.44.4USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap4.934.934.93USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.582.62.56USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.484.484.48USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.461.461.46USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.843.843.84USD/LB13 Aug 2025
1S Wire Scrap1.571.571.57USD/LB13 Aug 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.510.510.51USD/LB13 Aug 2025
6061 Aluminum Solids Scrap1.31.31.3USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap2.922.922.92USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap3.753.753.75USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Scrap2.712.712.71USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap1.961.961.96USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.021.021.02USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap1.481.481.48USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#1 Unprepared Steel Scrap0.020.020.02USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Pipe Scrap3.63.63.6USD/LB26 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap2.442.442.44USD/LB26 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.744.744.74USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Solid Scrap4.44.44.4USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap4.934.934.93USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.582.62.56USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.484.484.48USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.461.461.46USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.843.843.84USD/LB13 Aug 2025
1S Wire Scrap1.571.571.57USD/LB13 Aug 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.510.510.51USD/LB13 Aug 2025
6061 Aluminum Solids Scrap1.31.31.3USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.744.744.74USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Solid Scrap4.44.44.4USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap4.934.934.93USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.582.62.56USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.484.484.48USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.461.461.46USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.843.843.84USD/LB13 Aug 2025
1S Wire Scrap1.571.571.57USD/LB13 Aug 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.510.510.51USD/LB13 Aug 2025
6061 Aluminum Solids Scrap1.31.31.3USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap1.561.561.56USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Aluminum Beverage Cans1.041.041.04USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap225225225USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Hard Lead Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Motor Blocks Scrap288.33288.33288.33USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Oversized Steel Scrap225225225USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Oversized Structural Steel Scrap245245245USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Plate & Structural303.33303.33303.33USD/NT13 Aug 2025
#1 H.M. Steel210210210USD/MT12 Aug 2025
#2 Mixed Copper Wire Scrap1.341.341.34USD/LB12 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap1.561.561.56USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Aluminum Beverage Cans1.041.041.04USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap225225225USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Hard Lead Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Motor Blocks Scrap288.33288.33288.33USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Oversized Steel Scrap225225225USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Oversized Structural Steel Scrap245245245USD/NT13 Aug 2025
Plate & Structural303.33303.33303.33USD/NT13 Aug 2025
#1 H.M. Steel210210210USD/MT12 Aug 2025
#2 Mixed Copper Wire Scrap1.341.341.34USD/LB12 Aug 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.744.744.74USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Solid Scrap4.44.44.4USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap4.934.934.93USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.582.62.56USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.484.484.48USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.461.461.46USD/LB13 Aug 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.843.843.84USD/LB13 Aug 2025
1S Wire Scrap1.571.571.57USD/LB13 Aug 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.510.510.51USD/LB13 Aug 2025
6061 Aluminum Solids Scrap1.31.31.3USD/LB13 Aug 2025
Complete List
  • "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities.
  • "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities.
  • "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current price of Aluminum Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Aluminum Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $0.97/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Brass Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Brass Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $2.5/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Copper Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Copper Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $2.78/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Electronics Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Electronics Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $9.56/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Iron Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Iron Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $177.86/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Lead Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Lead Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $0.34/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Others in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Others in the Canada scrap yards was $176.78/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Stainless Steel Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Stainless Steel Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $1.81/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Steel Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Steel Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $155.19/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards was $104.53/lb on 13 Aug 2025
  • What is the current price of Zinc Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Zinc Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $0.53/lb on 13 Aug 2025
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