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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 Scrap4.954.954.95USD/LB11 Feb 2026
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap4.654.654.65USD/LB11 Feb 2026
#1 Copper Scrap4.094.094.09USD/LB11 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.51.51.5USD/LB11 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap2.812.812.81USD/LB11 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap3.413.413.41USD/LB11 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap3.923.923.92USD/LB11 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap Dirty4.454.454.45USD/LB11 Feb 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire111USD/LB11 Feb 2026
#3 Roofing Copper Scrap3.643.643.64USD/LB11 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Plate Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB11 Feb 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB11 Feb 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB11 Feb 2026
Al/Cu Heatsinks Scrap0.790.790.79USD/LB11 Feb 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap2.082.082.08USD/LB11 Feb 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap2.222.222.22USD/LB11 Feb 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.561.561.56USD/LB11 Feb 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.580.580.58USD/LB11 Feb 2026
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap0.80.80.8USD/LB11 Feb 2026
Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap1.071.071.07USD/LB11 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cell Phone w/ Battery111USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery1.91.91.9USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap111USD/LB10 Feb 2026
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.150.150.15USD/LB10 Feb 2026
HARD DRIVES W/O BOARDS0.050.050.05USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Incomplete Laptops0.40.40.4USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Laptops0.550.550.55USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Mouse/Keyboard Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Power Supply W/Cord0.090.090.09USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Printer/Fax Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB10 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap295295295USD/GT11 Feb 2026
Drums and Rotors390390390USD/GT11 Feb 2026
Insulated Steel BX Scrap0.460.460.46USD/LB11 Feb 2026
Sheet Iron255255255USD/GT11 Feb 2026
Small Transformers Scrap0.490.490.49USD/LB11 Feb 2026
Steel BX Scrap0.570.570.57USD/LB11 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB11 Feb 2026
316 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB11 Feb 2026
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB11 Feb 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB11 Feb 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.110.110.11USD/LB11 Feb 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
Cast Iron888USD/CWT10 Feb 2026
Light Iron Scrap150150150USD/GT10 Feb 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 11 Feb 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 $1.68/lb on 11 Feb 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 $1.93/lb on 11 Feb 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 $3.99/lb on 11 Feb 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 11 Feb 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 $74.63/lb on 11 Feb 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 11 Feb 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 $144.91/lb on 11 Feb 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 11 Feb 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 11 Feb 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 11 Feb 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 $83.61/lb on 11 Feb 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 $66.21/lb on 11 Feb 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 11 Feb 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.16.16.1USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.443.463.42USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.945.945.94USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.91.91.9USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#3 Copper Scrap4.814.814.81USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Alternator Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.376.376.37USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Brass C Metal Scrap4.14.14.1USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap3.233.233.23USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB06 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.16.16.1USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.443.463.42USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.945.945.94USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.91.91.9USD/LB06 Jan 2026
#3 Copper Scrap4.814.814.81USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Alternator Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.376.376.37USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Brass C Metal Scrap4.14.14.1USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap3.233.233.23USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB06 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cell Phone w/ Battery111USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery1.91.91.9USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap111USD/LB10 Feb 2026
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.150.150.15USD/LB10 Feb 2026
HARD DRIVES W/O BOARDS0.050.050.05USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Incomplete Laptops0.40.40.4USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Laptops0.550.550.55USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Mouse/Keyboard Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Power Supply W/Cord0.090.090.09USD/LB10 Feb 2026
Printer/Fax Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB10 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Cast Scrap348.33348.33348.33USD/NT06 Jan 2026
Motor Blocks Scrap288.33288.33288.33USD/NT06 Jan 2026
O/S Heavy Melt218.33218.33218.33USD/NT06 Jan 2026
O/S Plate & Structural Scrap281.67281.67281.67USD/NT06 Jan 2026
Plate & Structural270270270USD/NT06 Jan 2026
Steel Car Rims250250250USD/NT06 Jan 2026
White Goods170170170USD/NT06 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB06 Jan 2026
304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB06 Jan 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB06 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron173.33173.33173.33USD/NT05 Jan 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 $0.99/lb on 06 Jan 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 $2.57/lb on 06 Jan 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 $2.99/lb on 06 Jan 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 $9.36/lb on 06 Jan 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 06 Jan 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 06 Jan 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 $170.24/lb on 06 Jan 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 06 Jan 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 $151.68/lb on 06 Jan 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 $94.16/lb on 06 Jan 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 06 Jan 2026
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