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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 Scrap4.384.384.38USD/LB22 May 2026
#1 Copper Tube Scrap4.945.124.77USD/LB22 May 2026
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.25.25.2USD/LB22 May 2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)2.412.412.41USD/LB22 May 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.442.852.03USD/LB22 May 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap3.113.113.11USD/LB22 May 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap3.483.483.48USD/LB22 May 2026
#2 Copper Scrap4.254.254.25USD/LB22 May 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.51.51.5USD/LB22 May 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap1.251.251.25USD/LB22 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
ACSR Wire Scrap0.470.470.47USD/LB22 May 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.81.81.8USD/LB22 May 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap2.442.532.34USD/LB22 May 2026
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap1.911.911.91USD/LB22 May 2026
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap w/ Fe1.591.591.59USD/LB22 May 2026
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.160.160.16USD/LB22 May 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.561.561.56USD/LB22 May 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.580.580.58USD/LB22 May 2026
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap0.860.880.84USD/LB22 May 2026
Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap1.031.031.03USD/LB22 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Battery Backups (Complete)0.050.050.05USD/LB22 May 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery111USD/LB22 May 2026
Floppy/CD Drive0.10.10.1USD/LB22 May 2026
Hard Drives - Incomplete0.10.10.1USD/LB22 May 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB22 May 2026
Laptops0.390.390.39USD/LB22 May 2026
PC Laptops - Complete0.70.70.7USD/LB22 May 2026
PC Towers - Complete0.20.20.2USD/LB22 May 2026
Power Supply W/Cord0.20.20.2USD/LB22 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared230230230USD/GT22 May 2026
#1 Prepared888USD/CWT22 May 2026
#1 Unprepared200200200USD/GT22 May 2026
#1 Unprepared777USD/CWT22 May 2026
#2 Prepared230230230USD/NT22 May 2026
Auto Cast Scrap315315315USD/GT22 May 2026
Car Bodies220220220USD/GT22 May 2026
Car Bodies170170170USD/Ton22 May 2026
Clean Auto Cast250250250USD/NT22 May 2026
Drums and Rotors270300240USD/GT22 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
201 Stainless Steel Scrap0.180.180.18USD/LB22 May 2026
301 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB22 May 2026
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB22 May 2026
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB22 May 2026
316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.770.770.77USD/LB22 May 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.350.430.26USD/LB22 May 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.10.10.1USD/LB22 May 2026
Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB22 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
#1 PETE Plastic Scrap1.271.271.27USD/LB20 Apr 2026
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB20 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron240240240USD/NT22 May 2026
Light Iron Scrap175175175USD/GT22 May 2026
Sheet Iron190190190USD/Ton22 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 22 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 $1.73/lb on 22 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 $1.98/lb on 22 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 $4.05/lb on 22 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 22 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 $76.8/lb on 22 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 $0.24/lb on 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 $0.55/lb on 22 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 $86.69/lb on 22 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 22 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 22 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
#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
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Battery Backups (Complete)0.050.050.05USD/LB22 May 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery111USD/LB22 May 2026
Floppy/CD Drive0.10.10.1USD/LB22 May 2026
Hard Drives - Incomplete0.10.10.1USD/LB22 May 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB22 May 2026
Laptops0.390.390.39USD/LB22 May 2026
PC Laptops - Complete0.70.70.7USD/LB22 May 2026
PC Towers - Complete0.20.20.2USD/LB22 May 2026
Power Supply W/Cord0.20.20.2USD/LB22 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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