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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 Scrap4.34.34.3USD/LB08 Apr 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.861.861.86USD/LB08 Apr 2026
#2 Copper Scrap4.154.154.15USD/LB08 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.181.181.18USD/LB08 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 35% Recovery Scrap1.251.251.25USD/LB08 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap1.241.241.24USD/LB08 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% Recovery Scrap1.71.71.7USD/LB08 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.751.751.75USD/LB08 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 15% Recovery0.850.850.85USD/LB08 Apr 2026
#3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB08 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.640.640.64USD/LB08 Apr 2026
6061 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB08 Apr 2026
6063 Aluminum Scrap1.091.091.09USD/LB08 Apr 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB08 Apr 2026
AC Core Radiator Dirty Scrap1.151.151.15USD/LB08 Apr 2026
AC Core Radiator Scrap1.41.41.4USD/LB08 Apr 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB08 Apr 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap2.052.052.05USD/LB08 Apr 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap222USD/LB08 Apr 2026
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap2.322.322.32USD/LB08 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances7.57.57.5USD/CWT08 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap8.258.258.25USD/CWT08 Apr 2026
#1 Prepared10.110.110.1USD/CWT08 Apr 2026
#1 Prepared200200200USD/NT08 Apr 2026
#1 Unprepared8.68.68.6USD/CWT08 Apr 2026
#2 HMS Prepared9.259.259.25USD/CWT08 Apr 2026
#2 HMS Unprepared8.258.258.25USD/CWT08 Apr 2026
#2 Prepared9.29.29.2USD/CWT08 Apr 2026
#2 Prepared190190190USD/NT08 Apr 2026
#2 Prepared195195195USD/Ton08 Apr 2026
#2 Unprepared160160160USD/NT08 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.290.290.29USD/LB08 Apr 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.480.480.48USD/LB08 Apr 2026
Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB08 Apr 2026
Stainless Steel Breakage0.180.180.18USD/LB08 Apr 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.380.380.38USD/LB08 Apr 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.20.20.2USD/LB08 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
#1 PETE Plastic Scrap1.271.271.27USD/LB05 Mar 2026
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB05 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron7.727.727.72USD/CWT08 Apr 2026
Long Iron Scrap8.258.258.25USD/CWT08 Apr 2026
Short Iron Scrap9.259.259.25USD/CWT08 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 $0.72/lb on 08 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 08 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 08 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 08 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 08 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 $77.23/lb on 08 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 08 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 $148.69/lb on 08 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 08 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 08 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 $0.54/lb on 08 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 $86.51/lb on 08 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 $66.61/lb on 08 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 08 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
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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
Appliances7.57.57.5USD/CWT08 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
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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