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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 Pipe Scrap555USD/LB29 May 2026
#1 Copper Scrap4.754.754.75USD/LB29 May 2026
#1 Copper Tube Scrap4.014.014.01USD/LB29 May 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.032.032.03USD/LB29 May 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap3.053.053.05USD/LB29 May 2026
#2 Copper Pipe Scrap4.74.74.7USD/LB29 May 2026
#2 Copper Scrap4.564.564.56USD/LB29 May 2026
#2 Copper Tubing Scrap3.813.813.81USD/LB29 May 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.821.821.82USD/LB29 May 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap111USD/LB29 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
AC compressors Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB29 May 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.531.531.53USD/LB29 May 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB29 May 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.991.991.99USD/LB29 May 2026
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB29 May 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.640.640.64USD/LB29 May 2026
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.570.570.57USD/LB29 May 2026
Aluminum Cast w/Fe0.20.20.2USD/LB29 May 2026
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap0.780.780.78USD/LB29 May 2026
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean0.450.450.45USD/LB29 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Hard Drives Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB29 May 2026
High Grade Board Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB29 May 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB29 May 2026
Power Supplies Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB29 May 2026
Silver Memory444USD/LB29 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared215215215USD/Ton29 May 2026
#1 Prepared Scrap220220220USD/Ton29 May 2026
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB29 May 2026
#1 UnPrepared Scrap185185185USD/Ton29 May 2026
#1 Unprepared Steel0.060.060.06USD/LB29 May 2026
#2 Prepared215215215USD/Ton29 May 2026
Mixed Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB29 May 2026
Prepared Steel Scrap200200200USD/GT29 May 2026
Rebar404040USD/GT29 May 2026
Tin170170170USD/Ton29 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Stainless Steel Scrap0.320.350.28USD/LB29 May 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.120.120.12USD/LB29 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cardboard0.010.010.01USD/LB23 Sep 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
CRV Aluminum Cans1.661.661.66USD/LB28 May 2026
CRV Plastic #11.461.461.46USD/LB28 May 2026
CRV Plastic #20.670.670.67USD/LB28 May 2026
CRV Plastic #30.480.480.48USD/LB28 May 2026
CRV Plastic #41.981.981.98USD/LB28 May 2026
CRV Plastic #50.560.560.56USD/LB28 May 2026
CRV Plastic #65.455.455.45USD/LB28 May 2026
CRV Plastic #70.310.310.31USD/LB28 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Light Iron Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB29 May 2026
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  • "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 $0.73/lb on 29 May 2026
  • 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 $1.74/lb on 29 May 2026
  • 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 $1.99/lb on 29 May 2026
  • 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 $4.08/lb on 29 May 2026
  • 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 29 May 2026
  • 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 $78.01/lb on 29 May 2026
  • 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 29 May 2026
  • 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 $151.43/lb on 29 May 2026
  • 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 29 May 2026
  • 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 29 May 2026
  • 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 $0.54/lb on 29 May 2026
  • 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 $87.21/lb on 29 May 2026
  • 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 $66.36/lb on 29 May 2026
  • 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 $0.27/lb on 29 May 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap7.257.257.25USD/LB04 May 2026
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap6.916.916.91USD/LB04 May 2026
#1 Copper Scrap6.876.876.87USD/LB04 May 2026
#1 Copper Wire Scrap7.057.057.05USD/LB04 May 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire4.284.34.26USD/LB04 May 2026
#1 Mixed Copper Wire Scrap444USD/LB04 May 2026
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap4.854.854.85USD/LB04 May 2026
#2 Copper Scrap6.686.686.68USD/LB04 May 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.632.632.63USD/LB04 May 2026
#2 Mixed Copper Wire Scrap2.482.482.48USD/LB04 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
1S Wire Scrap1.641.641.64USD/LB04 May 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB04 May 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB04 May 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap2.752.752.75USD/LB04 May 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap3.293.293.29USD/LB04 May 2026
Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap2.122.122.12USD/LB04 May 2026
Aluminum Beverage Cans1.451.451.45USD/LB04 May 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap2.792.792.79USD/LB04 May 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap1.191.191.19USD/LB04 May 2026
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap1.461.461.46USD/LB04 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Hard Drives Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB29 May 2026
High Grade Board Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB29 May 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB29 May 2026
Power Supplies Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB29 May 2026
Silver Memory444USD/LB29 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 H.M. Steel200200200USD/MT04 May 2026
#1 Heavy Melt Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB04 May 2026
Auto Cast Scrap0.190.190.19USD/LB04 May 2026
Auto Cast Scrap333.33333.33333.33USD/NT04 May 2026
Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap295295295USD/NT04 May 2026
Heavy Melt Scrap305305305USD/NT04 May 2026
Mixed Steel Scrap180180180USD/NT04 May 2026
Motor Blocks Scrap288.33288.33288.33USD/NT04 May 2026
Motor Blocks Scrap245245245USD/MT04 May 2026
O/S Heavy Melt256.67256.67256.67USD/NT04 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB04 May 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap1.311.311.31USD/LB04 May 2026
400 Stainless Steel Scrap0.190.190.19USD/LB04 May 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.630.630.63USD/LB04 May 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.650.650.65USD/LB04 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron150150150USD/NT04 May 2026
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  • "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 $1.04/lb on 04 May 2026
  • 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 $2.63/lb on 04 May 2026
  • 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 $3.1/lb on 04 May 2026
  • 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 $10.48/lb on 04 May 2026
  • 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 $171.38/lb on 04 May 2026
  • 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 04 May 2026
  • What is the current price of Others in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Others in the Canada scrap yards was $177.89/lb on 04 May 2026
  • 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 $1.8/lb on 04 May 2026
  • 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 $155.88/lb on 04 May 2026
  • What is the current price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards was $101.04/lb on 04 May 2026
  • 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 $0.54/lb on 04 May 2026
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