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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 Pipe Scrap4.94.94.9USD/LB2026-11-12
#1 Copper Scrap4.854.854.85USD/LB2026-11-12
#1 Copper Tube Scrap555USD/LB2026-11-12
#1 Copper Wire Scrap555USD/LB2026-11-12
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.852.852.85USD/LB2026-11-12
#2 Burnt Wire Scrap4.74.74.7USD/LB2026-11-12
#2 Copper Scrap4.294.294.29USD/LB2026-11-12
#2 Copper Tubing Scrap4.754.754.75USD/LB2026-11-12
#2 Copper Wire Scrap4.754.754.75USD/LB2026-11-12
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.361.361.36USD/LB2026-11-12
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.520.520.52USD/LB2026-11-12
AC compressors Scrap0.220.220.22USD/LB2026-11-12
ACSR Wire Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB2026-11-12
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.941.941.94USD/LB2026-11-12
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.670.670.67USD/LB2026-11-12
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap2.312.312.31USD/LB2026-11-12
Al/Cu Transformers Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB2026-11-12
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.120.120.12USD/LB2026-11-12
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.520.520.52USD/LB2026-11-12
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap0.880.880.88USD/LB2026-11-12
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
A-Boards P/C Scrap2.152.152.15USD/LB2026-11-12
B-Boards Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB2026-11-12
Cell Phones w/o Battery111USD/LB2026-11-12
Cellular Phones Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB2026-11-12
Colored Boards Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB2026-11-12
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.160.160.16USD/LB2026-11-12
High Grade Board Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB2026-11-12
Incomplete Laptops0.350.350.35USD/LB2026-11-12
Laptops0.550.550.55USD/LB2026-11-12
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.090.090.09USD/LB2026-11-12
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared230230230USD/Ton2026-11-12
#1 Unprepared205205205USD/Ton2026-11-12
#2 Prepared230230230USD/Ton2026-11-12
#2 Unprepared205205205USD/Ton2026-11-12
3 Foot Steel Scrap260260260USD/NT2026-11-12
Drums and Rotors215215215USD/Ton2026-11-12
Farm Machinery Scrap200200200USD/NT2026-11-12
Large Transformers Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB2026-11-12
Sheet Iron200200200USD/NT2026-11-12
Short Steel0.110.110.11USD/LB2026-11-12
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
18/8 Stainless Steel Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB2026-11-12
18/8 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.260.260.26USD/LB2026-11-12
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB2026-11-12
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB2026-11-12
316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB2026-11-12
Prepared Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB2026-11-12
Stainless Steel Scrap0.310.310.31USD/LB2026-11-12
Stainless Steel Unclean0.140.140.14USD/LB2026-11-12
Unprepared Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB2026-11-12
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cardboard0.010.010.01USD/LB2026-08-11
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 PETE Plastic Scrap1.271.271.27USD/LB2026-10-09
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB2026-10-09
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron200200200USD/NT2026-11-12
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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 2026-11-12
  • 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 $1.86/lb on 2026-11-12
  • 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 $2.11/lb on 2026-11-12
  • 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 $4.56/lb on 2026-11-12
  • 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 2026-11-12
  • 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 $77.27/lb on 2026-11-12
  • 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 2026-11-12
  • 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 $153.17/lb on 2026-11-12
  • 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 2026-11-12
  • 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 2026-11-12
  • 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 $1/lb on 2026-11-12
  • 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 $88.43/lb on 2026-11-12
  • 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 $66.32/lb on 2026-11-12
  • 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 $0.28/lb on 2026-11-12

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap7.027.027.02USD/LB2026-10-26
#1 Copper Wire Scrap8.128.128.12USD/LB2026-10-26
#1 Insulated Copper Wire4.054.153.94USD/LB2026-10-26
#2 Copper Scrap6.836.836.83USD/LB2026-10-26
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.432.432.43USD/LB2026-10-26
#3 Copper Scrap5.645.645.64USD/LB2026-10-26
Alternator Scrap1.081.081.08USD/LB2026-10-26
Bare Bright Copper Scrap7.447.447.44USD/LB2026-10-26
Brass C Metal Scrap5.755.755.75USD/LB2026-10-26
Copper Auto Radiators Scrap4.654.654.65USD/LB2026-10-26
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
1S Wire Scrap2.122.122.12USD/LB2026-10-26
AC compressors Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB2026-10-26
ACSR Wire Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB2026-10-26
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap3.73.73.7USD/LB2026-10-26
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap3.543.543.54USD/LB2026-10-26
Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap1.551.551.55USD/LB2026-10-26
Aluminum Beverage Cans1.261.261.26USD/LB2026-10-26
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap2.322.322.32USD/LB2026-10-26
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.380.380.38USD/LB2026-10-26
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap1.521.521.52USD/LB2026-10-26
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
A-Boards P/C Scrap2.152.152.15USD/LB2026-11-12
B-Boards Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB2026-11-12
Cell Phones w/o Battery111USD/LB2026-11-12
Cellular Phones Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB2026-11-12
Colored Boards Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB2026-11-12
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.160.160.16USD/LB2026-11-12
High Grade Board Scrap1.21.21.2USD/LB2026-11-12
Incomplete Laptops0.350.350.35USD/LB2026-11-12
Laptops0.550.550.55USD/LB2026-11-12
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.090.090.09USD/LB2026-11-12
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Cast Scrap376.25376.25376.25USD/NT2026-10-26
Auto Cast Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB2026-10-26
Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap335335335USD/NT2026-10-26
Heavy Melt Scrap296.67296.67296.67USD/NT2026-10-26
Motor Blocks Scrap325325325USD/NT2026-10-26
O/S Heavy Melt270270270USD/NT2026-10-26
O/S Plate & Structural Scrap326.67326.67326.67USD/NT2026-10-26
Oversized Structural Steel Scrap325325325USD/NT2026-10-26
Plate & Structural350350350USD/NT2026-10-26
Steel Car Rims323.33323.33323.33USD/NT2026-10-26
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.530.530.53USD/LB2026-10-26
304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB2026-10-26
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB2026-10-26
400 Stainless Steel Scrap0.190.190.19USD/LB2026-10-26
Stainless Steel Scrap0.660.660.66USD/LB2026-10-26
Stainless Steel Unclean0.40.40.4USD/LB2026-10-26
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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 Iron200200200USD/NT2026-10-23
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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 $1.06/lb on 2026-10-26
  • 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 $2.73/lb on 2026-10-26
  • 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 $3.29/lb on 2026-10-26
  • 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 $10.91/lb on 2026-10-26
  • 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 $179.71/lb on 2026-10-26
  • 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 $0.35/lb on 2026-10-26
  • What is the current price of Others in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Others in the Canada scrap yards was $179.43/lb on 2026-10-26
  • 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 2026-10-26
  • 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 $158.85/lb on 2026-10-26
  • What is the current price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards was $102.16/lb on 2026-10-26
  • 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 $0.55/lb on 2026-10-26
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