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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 Scrap4.374.374.37USD/LB09 Jun 2026
#1 Copper Scrap4.344.344.34USD/LB09 Jun 2026
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.853.853.85USD/LB09 Jun 2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)2.222.222.22USD/LB09 Jun 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.053.053.05USD/LB09 Jun 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 45-50% Recovery Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB09 Jun 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap1.61.61.6USD/LB09 Jun 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap1.781.781.78USD/LB09 Jun 2026
#2 Copper Bare Bright Scrap4.354.354.35USD/LB09 Jun 2026
#2 Copper Scrap4.134.134.13USD/LB09 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
AC compressors Scrap0.370.370.37USD/LB09 Jun 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.810.810.81USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.631.631.63USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.720.720.72USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap2.132.152.1USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap1.51.51.5USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Al/Cu Reefers Scrap w/ Fe1.31.31.3USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Aluminum Auto Wheels0.970.970.97USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Aluminum Bronze Scrap3.63.63.6USD/LB09 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances235235235USD/GT09 Jun 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap222USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Hard Drive Boards555USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB09 Jun 2026
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.510.510.51USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Incomplete Laptops0.150.150.15USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Laptops0.440.440.44USD/LB09 Jun 2026
PC Towers - Complete0.180.180.18USD/LB09 Jun 2026
PC Towers - Incomplete0.130.130.13USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Power Supplies Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB09 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared888USD/CWT09 Jun 2026
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB09 Jun 2026
#1 Steel Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB09 Jun 2026
#1 Steel Scrap230230230USD/GT09 Jun 2026
#1 Unprepared7.57.57.5USD/CWT09 Jun 2026
#1 Unprepared230230230USD/GT09 Jun 2026
#1 UnPrepared Scrap100100100USD/GT09 Jun 2026
#1 Unprepared Steel0.070.070.07USD/LB09 Jun 2026
#2 Prepared888USD/CWT09 Jun 2026
#2 Unprepared7.57.57.5USD/CWT09 Jun 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB09 Jun 2026
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB09 Jun 2026
304 Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB09 Jun 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB09 Jun 2026
316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB09 Jun 2026
316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.670.670.67USD/LB09 Jun 2026
316 UnPrepared Stainless Steel ​Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB09 Jun 2026
400 Stainless Steel Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Irony Stainless Steel Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.090.090.09USD/LB09 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
Cast Iron0.080.080.08USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Light Iron Scrap0.060.060.06USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Long Iron Scrap160160160USD/Ton09 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 $0.74/lb on 09 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 09 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 $2.03/lb on 09 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 $4.16/lb on 09 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 09 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 $77.94/lb on 09 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 09 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 $153.1/lb on 09 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 09 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 09 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 09 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 $87.47/lb on 09 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 09 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 09 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
Appliances235235235USD/GT09 Jun 2026
Cellular Phones Scrap222USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Hard Drive Boards555USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Hard Drives Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB09 Jun 2026
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.510.510.51USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Incomplete Laptops0.150.150.15USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Laptops0.440.440.44USD/LB09 Jun 2026
PC Towers - Complete0.180.180.18USD/LB09 Jun 2026
PC Towers - Incomplete0.130.130.13USD/LB09 Jun 2026
Power Supplies Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB09 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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