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Price Updated on 2026-10-05
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in cities across Michigan. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Michigan, 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 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Aluminum Die Cast Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Aluminum Foil Scrap | 0.08 | 0.1 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Aluminum Pop Cans Scrap | 0.08 | 0.1 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Extruded Aluminum Scrap | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Magnesium Scrap Clean | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Shell Casings Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 3 | 3 | 3 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 5 | 5 | 5 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 5 | 5 | 5 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 3 | 3 | 3 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| #2 Copper Wire Scrap | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| #3 Copper Sheet Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Copper Radiators Scrap | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Cu/Al Radiators Scrap | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliances | 225 | 225 | 225 | USD/GT | 2026-09-03 |
| Cell Phones w/o Battery | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | USD/LB | 2026-09-03 |
| Cellular Phones Scrap | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 2026-09-03 |
| Incomplete Laptops | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 2026-09-03 |
| Laptops | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-09-03 |
| PC Towers - Complete | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2026-09-03 |
| PC Towers - Incomplete | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 2026-09-03 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 200 | 200 | 200 | USD/NT | 2026-10-02 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2026-10-05 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Motors | 205 | 205 | 205 | USD/GT | 2026-09-03 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-10-02 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrap Transmissions Scrap | 400 | 400 | 400 | USD/NT | 2026-10-02 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-20 |
Lincoln Rd,
Allegan
Lincoln Rd,
Allegan