Price Updated on 19 Dec 2025
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in cities across Illinois. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Illinois, United States. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Radiators Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Brass Scrap Clean | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.23 | 4.23 | 4.23 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 3.95 | 3.95 | 3.95 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 3.95 | 3.95 | 3.95 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.04 | 4.04 | 4.04 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| #2 Copper Wire Scrap | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 4.05 | 4.05 | 4.05 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 3.69 | 3.69 | 3.69 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Low Grade ICW | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.61 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laptops | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2025-12-08 |
| Whole Computer Tower | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2025-12-08 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 190 | 190 | 190 | USD/NT | 2025-12-19 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Batteries Scrap | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake/Rotors Scrap | 200 | 200 | 200 | USD/NT | 2025-11-18 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2025-12-19 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P&S Scrap | 240 | 240 | 240 | USD/NT | 2025-12-19 |
| Sheet Iron | 190 | 190 | 190 | USD/NT | 2025-12-19 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2025-10-15 |
N. Lincoln Ave.
Urbana
N. Lincoln Ave.
Urbana