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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 Scrap444USD/LB05 Mar 2026
#1 Copper Scrap4.194.194.19USD/LB05 Mar 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.132.182.08USD/LB05 Mar 2026
#2 Copper Scrap4.014.014.01USD/LB05 Mar 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.191.191.19USD/LB05 Mar 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% Recovery Scrap1.41.41.4USD/LB05 Mar 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.451.451.45USD/LB05 Mar 2026
#3 Copper Scrap3.93.93.9USD/LB05 Mar 2026
#3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB05 Mar 2026
#4 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB05 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Plate Scrap0.830.830.83USD/LB05 Mar 2026
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB05 Mar 2026
6061 Extrusions Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB05 Mar 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB05 Mar 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.390.390.39USD/LB05 Mar 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.720.720.72USD/LB05 Mar 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB05 Mar 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.581.681.47USD/LB05 Mar 2026
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap1.51.51.5USD/LB05 Mar 2026
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap w/ Fe1.251.251.25USD/LB05 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Low Grade Motherboard Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap0.670.670.67USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Finger Boards1.21.21.2USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Hard Drive Boards111USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB04 Mar 2026
High Grade Board Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Laptops0.410.410.41USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Motherboards Scrap1.61.61.6USD/LB04 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Cast Scrap120120120USD/Ton05 Mar 2026
Auto Cast Scrap250250250USD/NT05 Mar 2026
Sheet Iron250250250USD/NT05 Mar 2026
Steel BX Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB05 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB05 Mar 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.660.660.66USD/LB05 Mar 2026
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.230.230.23USD/LB05 Mar 2026
Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB05 Mar 2026
Stainless Steel Breakage0.20.20.2USD/LB05 Mar 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.290.290.29USD/LB05 Mar 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.130.130.13USD/LB05 Mar 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/LB28 Jan 2026
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB28 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Light Iron Scrap707070USD/NT05 Mar 2026
Long Iron Scrap999USD/CWT05 Mar 2026
Short Iron Scrap888USD/CWT05 Mar 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 05 Mar 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 $1.69/lb on 05 Mar 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 $1.94/lb on 05 Mar 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 $4.02/lb on 05 Mar 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 05 Mar 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 $76.22/lb on 05 Mar 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 05 Mar 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 $148.02/lb on 05 Mar 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 05 Mar 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 05 Mar 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 05 Mar 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 $85.94/lb on 05 Mar 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 $65.96/lb on 05 Mar 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 05 Mar 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.126.126.12USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.723.122.32USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.915.915.91USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.052.052.05USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#3 Copper Scrap4.954.954.95USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Alternator Scrap1.111.111.11USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.76.76.7USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap2.332.332.33USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.760.760.76USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Cu/Al Radiators Scrap2.982.982.98USD/LB13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.126.126.12USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.723.122.32USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.915.915.91USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.052.052.05USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#3 Copper Scrap4.954.954.95USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Alternator Scrap1.111.111.11USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.76.76.7USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap2.332.332.33USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.760.760.76USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Cu/Al Radiators Scrap2.982.982.98USD/LB13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Low Grade Motherboard Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap0.670.670.67USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Finger Boards1.21.21.2USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Hard Drive Boards111USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB04 Mar 2026
High Grade Board Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Laptops0.410.410.41USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB04 Mar 2026
Motherboards Scrap1.61.61.6USD/LB04 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#2 Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Steel Scrap260260260USD/Ton13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.330.330.33USD/LB13 Feb 2026
304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.410.410.41USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.10.10.1USD/LB13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron150150150USD/NT12 Feb 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 $1.01/lb on 13 Feb 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 $2.59/lb on 13 Feb 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 $3.06/lb on 13 Feb 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 13 Feb 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 13 Feb 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 13 Feb 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 $174.8/lb on 13 Feb 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 $1.78/lb on 13 Feb 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 $155.12/lb on 13 Feb 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 $105.15/lb on 13 Feb 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 13 Feb 2026
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