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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 Scrap5.685.685.68USD/LB12 Jun 2026
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap5.055.055.05USD/LB12 Jun 2026
#1 Copper Scrap4.794.794.79USD/LB12 Jun 2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)2.552.552.55USD/LB12 Jun 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.152.152.15USD/LB12 Jun 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap3.383.383.38USD/LB12 Jun 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap3.553.553.55USD/LB12 Jun 2026
#2 Copper Scrap4.624.624.62USD/LB12 Jun 2026
#2 Copper Scrap Dirty4.854.854.85USD/LB12 Jun 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.71.71.7USD/LB12 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Plate Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB12 Jun 2026
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Jun 2026
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.590.590.59USD/LB12 Jun 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.510.510.51USD/LB12 Jun 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.570.570.57USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Al/Cu Heatsinks Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap2.262.262.26USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap1.11.11.1USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap2.122.122.12USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap1.571.571.57USD/LB12 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cellular Phones Scrap333USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Laptops111USD/LB12 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap5.55.55.5USD/CWT12 Jun 2026
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap262.5262.5262.5USD/GT12 Jun 2026
#1 Unprepared Steel175175175USD/GT12 Jun 2026
#2 HMS Unprepared5.55.55.5USD/CWT12 Jun 2026
Auto Cast Scrap160160160USD/Ton12 Jun 2026
Drums and Rotors390390390USD/GT12 Jun 2026
Drums and Rotors295295295USD/Ton12 Jun 2026
Motor Blocks Scrap350350350USD/Ton12 Jun 2026
Sheet Iron230230230USD/GT12 Jun 2026
Small Transformers Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB12 Jun 2026
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.170.170.17USD/LB12 Jun 2026
316 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB12 Jun 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.330.330.33USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.260.260.26USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.10.10.1USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB12 Jun 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/LB02 Jun 2026
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB02 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Light Iron Scrap135135135USD/GT12 Jun 2026
Long Iron Scrap5.55.55.5USD/CWT12 Jun 2026
Short Iron Scrap666USD/CWT12 Jun 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 $0.75/lb on 12 Jun 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 $1.77/lb on 12 Jun 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 $2.04/lb on 12 Jun 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 $4.21/lb on 12 Jun 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 12 Jun 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 $77.37/lb on 12 Jun 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 $0.24/lb on 12 Jun 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 $153.69/lb on 12 Jun 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 12 Jun 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 12 Jun 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 12 Jun 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 $87.61/lb on 12 Jun 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 $66.36/lb on 12 Jun 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 12 Jun 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap7.257.257.25USD/LB04 May 2026
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap6.916.916.91USD/LB04 May 2026
#1 Copper Scrap6.876.876.87USD/LB04 May 2026
#1 Copper Wire Scrap7.057.057.05USD/LB04 May 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire4.284.34.26USD/LB04 May 2026
#1 Mixed Copper Wire Scrap444USD/LB04 May 2026
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap4.854.854.85USD/LB04 May 2026
#2 Copper Scrap6.686.686.68USD/LB04 May 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.632.632.63USD/LB04 May 2026
#2 Mixed Copper Wire Scrap2.482.482.48USD/LB04 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
1S Wire Scrap1.641.641.64USD/LB04 May 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB04 May 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB04 May 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap2.752.752.75USD/LB04 May 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap3.293.293.29USD/LB04 May 2026
Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap2.122.122.12USD/LB04 May 2026
Aluminum Beverage Cans1.451.451.45USD/LB04 May 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap2.792.792.79USD/LB04 May 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap1.191.191.19USD/LB04 May 2026
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap1.461.461.46USD/LB04 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cellular Phones Scrap333USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB12 Jun 2026
Laptops111USD/LB12 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 H.M. Steel200200200USD/MT04 May 2026
#1 Heavy Melt Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB04 May 2026
Auto Cast Scrap0.190.190.19USD/LB04 May 2026
Auto Cast Scrap333.33333.33333.33USD/NT04 May 2026
Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap295295295USD/NT04 May 2026
Heavy Melt Scrap305305305USD/NT04 May 2026
Mixed Steel Scrap180180180USD/NT04 May 2026
Motor Blocks Scrap288.33288.33288.33USD/NT04 May 2026
Motor Blocks Scrap245245245USD/MT04 May 2026
O/S Heavy Melt256.67256.67256.67USD/NT04 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB04 May 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap1.311.311.31USD/LB04 May 2026
400 Stainless Steel Scrap0.190.190.19USD/LB04 May 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.630.630.63USD/LB04 May 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.650.650.65USD/LB04 May 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron150150150USD/NT04 May 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 $1.04/lb on 04 May 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 $2.63/lb on 04 May 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 $3.1/lb on 04 May 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 $10.48/lb on 04 May 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 04 May 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 04 May 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 $177.89/lb on 04 May 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 $1.8/lb on 04 May 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 $155.88/lb on 04 May 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 $101.04/lb on 04 May 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 04 May 2026
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