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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 Scrap3.573.573.57USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#1 Copper Solid Scrap4.354.354.35USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.721.721.72USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#2 Copper Scrap3.53.53.5USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.90.90.9USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#3 Copper Scrap3.53.53.5USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Alternator Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap3.773.773.77USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Brass Shells Scrap2.32.32.3USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Bright/Shiny Copper3.853.853.85USD/LB02 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB02 Jan 2026
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB02 Jan 2026
6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB02 Jan 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.31.31.3USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.811.811.81USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Aluminum Bronze Scrap2.62.62.6USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.651.651.65USD/LB02 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Hard Drives Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB02 Jan 2026
High Grade Board Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB02 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 HMS Scrap8.58.58.5USD/CWT02 Jan 2026
#1 Steel Scrap150150150USD/Ton02 Jan 2026
#1 Unprepared135135135USD/Ton02 Jan 2026
Auto Cast Scrap205205205USD/Ton02 Jan 2026
Car Bodies165165165USD/Ton02 Jan 2026
Sheet Iron165165165USD/Ton02 Jan 2026
Short Steel165165165USD/Ton02 Jan 2026
Steel BX Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Tin0.090.090.09USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Tin707070USD/Ton02 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB02 Jan 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.590.590.59USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.180.180.18USD/LB02 Jan 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 PET Plastic1.471.471.47USD/LB18 Dec 2025
#1 PETE Plastic Scrap1.271.271.27USD/LB18 Dec 2025
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB18 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron8.58.58.5USD/CWT02 Jan 2026
Cast Iron160160160USD/Ton02 Jan 2026
Light Iron Scrap6.256.256.25USD/CWT02 Jan 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 $0.71/lb on 02 Jan 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 $1.63/lb on 02 Jan 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 $1.85/lb on 02 Jan 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 $3.75/lb on 02 Jan 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 02 Jan 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 $73.25/lb on 02 Jan 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 $0.26/lb on 02 Jan 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 $143.68/lb on 02 Jan 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 02 Jan 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 02 Jan 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 $0.49/lb on 02 Jan 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 $81.51/lb on 02 Jan 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 $64.46/lb on 02 Jan 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 $0.26/lb on 02 Jan 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap6.56.56.5USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#1 Copper Scrap6.356.356.35USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire4.154.154.15USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap4.34.34.3USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#2 Copper Scrap6.156.156.15USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.452.452.45USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap4.754.754.75USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Electric Motors Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Household Copper Wire2.952.952.95USD/LB02 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap6.56.56.5USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#1 Copper Scrap6.356.356.35USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire4.154.154.15USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap4.34.34.3USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#2 Copper Scrap6.156.156.15USD/LB02 Jan 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.452.452.45USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap4.754.754.75USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Electric Motors Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Household Copper Wire2.952.952.95USD/LB02 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Hard Drives Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB02 Jan 2026
High Grade Board Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB02 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Heavy Melt Scrap0.120.120.12USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Auto Cast Scrap0.160.160.16USD/LB02 Jan 2026
Oversized Steel Scrap110110110USD/MT02 Jan 2026
Prepared Steel Scrap150150150USD/MT02 Jan 2026
Tin555555USD/MT02 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB02 Jan 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap1.131.131.13USD/LB02 Jan 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
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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 02 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 $2.55/lb on 02 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 $2.96/lb on 02 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 $9.41/lb on 02 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 $171.56/lb on 02 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 02 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 $170.69/lb on 02 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 02 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 $151.01/lb on 02 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 $96.15/lb on 02 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 02 Jan 2026
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