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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 Bare Bright Scrap4.554.554.55USD/LB14 Apr 2026
#1 Copper Scrap3.383.383.38USD/LB14 Apr 2026
#1 Copper Tube Scrap4.444.444.44USD/LB14 Apr 2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)2.522.522.52USD/LB14 Apr 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.411.471.35USD/LB14 Apr 2026
#2 Copper Scrap3.163.163.16USD/LB14 Apr 2026
#2 Copper Tubing Scrap4.274.274.27USD/LB14 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.261.521USD/LB14 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 90% Recovery2.642.642.64USD/LB14 Apr 2026
#3 Copper Sheet Scrap3.53.53.5USD/LB14 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB14 Apr 2026
6063 Aluminum Scrap111USD/LB14 Apr 2026
6063 Painted Extrusion Aluminum Scrap0.80.80.8USD/LB14 Apr 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB14 Apr 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.660.660.66USD/LB14 Apr 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.271.271.27USD/LB14 Apr 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.521.521.52USD/LB14 Apr 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.771.771.77USD/LB14 Apr 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.480.480.48USD/LB14 Apr 2026
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap0.840.840.84USD/LB14 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances0.070.070.07USD/LB13 Apr 2026
Cell Phone w/ Battery111USD/LB13 Apr 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery1.51.51.5USD/LB13 Apr 2026
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.120.120.12USD/LB13 Apr 2026
High Grade Board Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB13 Apr 2026
Laptops0.550.550.55USD/LB13 Apr 2026
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB13 Apr 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB13 Apr 2026
Mixed Wire Scrap1.51.51.5USD/LB13 Apr 2026
PC Towers - Complete0.150.150.15USD/LB13 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared215215215USD/GT14 Apr 2026
#1 Unprepared185185185USD/GT14 Apr 2026
Motor Blocks Scrap110110110USD/NT14 Apr 2026
Plate & Structural0.140.140.14USD/LB14 Apr 2026
Prepared Steel Scrap185185185USD/NT14 Apr 2026
Scrap Transmissions Scrap0.170.170.17USD/LB14 Apr 2026
Sheet Iron125125125USD/NT14 Apr 2026
Short Steel0.140.140.14USD/LB14 Apr 2026
Steel BX Scrap0.580.580.58USD/LB14 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.390.390.39USD/LB14 Apr 2026
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB14 Apr 2026
316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.770.770.77USD/LB14 Apr 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB14 Apr 2026
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB14 Apr 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB14 Apr 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.20.20.2USD/LB14 Apr 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
Bi-Metal CRV Cans0.430.430.43USD/LB14 Apr 2026
CRV Aluminum Cans1.661.661.66USD/LB14 Apr 2026
CRV Plastic #11.461.461.46USD/LB14 Apr 2026
CRV Plastic #20.670.670.67USD/LB14 Apr 2026
CRV Plastic #30.480.480.48USD/LB14 Apr 2026
CRV Plastic #41.981.981.98USD/LB14 Apr 2026
CRV Plastic #50.560.560.56USD/LB14 Apr 2026
CRV Plastic #65.455.455.45USD/LB14 Apr 2026
CRV Plastic #70.310.310.31USD/LB14 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron0.140.140.14USD/LB14 Apr 2026
Light Iron Scrap170170170USD/GT14 Apr 2026
Light Iron Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB14 Apr 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 14 Apr 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 $1.71/lb on 14 Apr 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 $1.96/lb on 14 Apr 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 14 Apr 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 14 Apr 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 $76.68/lb on 14 Apr 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 14 Apr 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 $150.25/lb on 14 Apr 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 14 Apr 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 14 Apr 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 14 Apr 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 $86.53/lb on 14 Apr 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 $66.56/lb on 14 Apr 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 14 Apr 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.985.985.98USD/LB20 Mar 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.353.413.29USD/LB20 Mar 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.85.85.8USD/LB20 Mar 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.841.841.84USD/LB20 Mar 2026
#3 Copper Scrap3.993.993.99USD/LB20 Mar 2026
Alternator Scrap0.820.820.82USD/LB20 Mar 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.226.226.22USD/LB20 Mar 2026
Brass C Metal Scrap4.874.874.87USD/LB20 Mar 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap3.233.233.23USD/LB20 Mar 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.830.830.83USD/LB20 Mar 2026
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.985.985.98USD/LB20 Mar 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.353.413.29USD/LB20 Mar 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.85.85.8USD/LB20 Mar 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.841.841.84USD/LB20 Mar 2026
#3 Copper Scrap3.993.993.99USD/LB20 Mar 2026
Alternator Scrap0.820.820.82USD/LB20 Mar 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.226.226.22USD/LB20 Mar 2026
Brass C Metal Scrap4.874.874.87USD/LB20 Mar 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap3.233.233.23USD/LB20 Mar 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.830.830.83USD/LB20 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances0.070.070.07USD/LB13 Apr 2026
Cell Phone w/ Battery111USD/LB13 Apr 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery1.51.51.5USD/LB13 Apr 2026
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.120.120.12USD/LB13 Apr 2026
High Grade Board Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB13 Apr 2026
Laptops0.550.550.55USD/LB13 Apr 2026
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB13 Apr 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB13 Apr 2026
Mixed Wire Scrap1.51.51.5USD/LB13 Apr 2026
PC Towers - Complete0.150.150.15USD/LB13 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Cast Scrap377.5377.5377.5USD/NT20 Mar 2026
Motor Blocks Scrap288.33288.33288.33USD/NT20 Mar 2026
O/S Heavy Melt256.67256.67256.67USD/NT20 Mar 2026
O/S Plate & Structural Scrap286.67286.67286.67USD/NT20 Mar 2026
Steel Car Rims300300300USD/NT20 Mar 2026
White Goods246.25246.25246.25USD/NT20 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap101.68101.68101.68USD/LB20 Mar 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.670.670.67USD/LB20 Mar 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.650.650.65USD/LB20 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron150150150USD/NT19 Mar 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 $1.03/lb on 20 Mar 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 $2.6/lb on 20 Mar 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 $3.05/lb on 20 Mar 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 $10.05/lb on 20 Mar 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 20 Mar 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 20 Mar 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 $176.2/lb on 20 Mar 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 $3.37/lb on 20 Mar 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 $155.03/lb on 20 Mar 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 $100.29/lb on 20 Mar 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 20 Mar 2026
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