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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 Scrap4.034.034.03USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap4.054.054.05USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.53.53.5USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.353.353.35USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap3.353.353.35USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.891.891.89USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap2.32.32.3USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap2.92.92.9USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.343.343.34USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#2 Copper Scrap Dirty3.853.853.85USD/LB26 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
3003 Aluminum Scrap0.80.80.8USD/LB26 Nov 2025
5052 Aluminum Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB26 Nov 2025
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.480.480.48USD/LB26 Nov 2025
6061 Aluminum Turning Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB26 Nov 2025
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB26 Nov 2025
6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.730.730.73USD/LB26 Nov 2025
AC compressors Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB26 Nov 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.370.370.37USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Al/Cu Heatsinks Scrap0.670.670.67USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.261.261.26USD/LB26 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances0.090.090.09USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Cellular Phones Scrap1.431.431.43USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Digital Camera Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Hard Drives Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB26 Nov 2025
High Grade Board Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Incomplete Laptops0.10.10.1USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Laptops0.470.470.47USD/LB26 Nov 2025
PC Towers - Complete0.140.140.14USD/LB26 Nov 2025
PC Towers - Incomplete0.10.10.1USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Whole Computer Tower0.20.20.2USD/LB26 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Heavy Melt Scrap250250250USD/NT26 Nov 2025
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap666USD/CWT26 Nov 2025
#1 Prepared6.756.756.75USD/CWT26 Nov 2025
#1 Prepared Scrap0.060.060.06USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap260260260USD/GT26 Nov 2025
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap115115115USD/Ton26 Nov 2025
#1 Steel Scrap170170170USD/Ton26 Nov 2025
#1 Unprepared135135135USD/Ton26 Nov 2025
#1 Unprepared6.626.626.62USD/CWT26 Nov 2025
#2 Cast Iron Scrap0.060.060.06USD/LB26 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB26 Nov 2025
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.290.290.29USD/LB26 Nov 2025
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB26 Nov 2025
316 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB26 Nov 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.540.540.54USD/LB26 Nov 2025
316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.760.760.76USD/LB26 Nov 2025
316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Irony Stainless Steel Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.330.330.33USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB26 Nov 2025
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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 PET Plastic1.471.471.47USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#2 HDPE Plastic0.630.630.63USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#3 PVC Plastic0.480.480.48USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#4 LDPE Plastic1.981.981.98USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#5 PP Plastic0.550.550.55USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#6 PS Plastic5.475.475.47USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#7 Other Plastic0.310.310.31USD/LB26 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron8.58.58.5USD/CWT26 Nov 2025
Cast Iron160160160USD/Ton26 Nov 2025
Light Iron Scrap120120120USD/GT26 Nov 2025
Light Iron Scrap6.256.256.25USD/CWT26 Nov 2025
Long Iron Scrap666USD/CWT26 Nov 2025
Long Iron Scrap100100100USD/Ton26 Nov 2025
Short Iron Scrap120120120USD/Ton26 Nov 2025
Short Iron Scrap777USD/CWT26 Nov 2025
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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 $0.66/lb on 26 Nov 2025
  • 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 $1.61/lb on 26 Nov 2025
  • 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 $1.81/lb on 26 Nov 2025
  • 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 $3.86/lb on 26 Nov 2025
  • 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 26 Nov 2025
  • 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 $72.48/lb on 26 Nov 2025
  • 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 26 Nov 2025
  • 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 $142.76/lb on 26 Nov 2025
  • 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 26 Nov 2025
  • 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 26 Nov 2025
  • 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 $0.47/lb on 26 Nov 2025
  • 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 $81.79/lb on 26 Nov 2025
  • 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 $64.27/lb on 26 Nov 2025
  • 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 $0.26/lb on 26 Nov 2025

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.775.775.77USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.955.955.95USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.453.463.45USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Scrap5.615.615.61USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.342.342.34USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.651.651.65USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery1.851.851.85USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#3 Copper Scrap5.075.075.07USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Alternator Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Bare Bright Copper Scrap5.945.945.94USD/LB01 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.775.775.77USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.955.955.95USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.453.463.45USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Scrap5.615.615.61USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.342.342.34USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.651.651.65USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery1.851.851.85USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#3 Copper Scrap5.075.075.07USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Alternator Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Bare Bright Copper Scrap5.945.945.94USD/LB01 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances0.090.090.09USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Cellular Phones Scrap1.431.431.43USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Digital Camera Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Hard Drives Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB26 Nov 2025
High Grade Board Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Incomplete Laptops0.10.10.1USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Laptops0.470.470.47USD/LB26 Nov 2025
PC Towers - Complete0.140.140.14USD/LB26 Nov 2025
PC Towers - Incomplete0.10.10.1USD/LB26 Nov 2025
Whole Computer Tower0.20.20.2USD/LB26 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 H.M. Steel168.38168.38168.38USD/NT01 Dec 2025
Auto Cast Scrap286286286USD/NT01 Dec 2025
Busheling188.43188.43188.43USD/NT01 Dec 2025
Heavy Melt Scrap157157157USD/NT01 Dec 2025
O/S Machinery Scrap84.1484.1484.14USD/NT01 Dec 2025
O/S Plate & Structural Scrap182.36182.36182.36USD/NT01 Dec 2025
O/S Steel Scrap107107107USD/NT01 Dec 2025
O/S Torching Scrap111111111USD/NT01 Dec 2025
Oversized Steel Scrap220220220USD/NT01 Dec 2025
Rebar37.7337.7337.73USD/NT01 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.390.390.39USD/LB01 Dec 2025
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.360.360.36USD/LB01 Dec 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap1.141.141.14USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Irony Stainless Steel Scrap0.090.090.09USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Unclean0.650.650.65USD/LB01 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Black Cast Iron105105105USD/MT28 Nov 2025
Cast Iron150150150USD/NT28 Nov 2025
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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 $0.99/lb on 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 $2.55/lb on 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 $2.94/lb on 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 $9.41/lb on 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 $171.56/lb on 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 01 Dec 2025
  • What is the current price of Others in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Others in the Canada scrap yards was $170.69/lb on 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 $151.7/lb on 01 Dec 2025
  • What is the current price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards was $96.15/lb on 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 01 Dec 2025
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