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Price Updated on 2026-10-23
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in El Monte, California. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in El Monte, California, United States. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Aluminum Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| 6061 Aluminum Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| 6063 Aluminum Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| 6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Aluminum Bronze Scrap | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70/30 Brass Scrap | 3.45 | 3.45 | 3.45 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Bright/Shiny Copper | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Romex Wire Scrap | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/Ton | 2026-10-23 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Range Lead Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-10-23 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Steel Scrap | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/Ton | 2026-10-23 |