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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 Scrap4.24.24.2USD/LB02 Mar 2026
#1 Copper Scrap3.183.183.18USD/LB02 Mar 2026
#1 Copper Tube Scrap4.154.154.15USD/LB02 Mar 2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)2.562.562.56USD/LB02 Mar 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.11.11.1USD/LB02 Mar 2026
#2 Copper Scrap2.962.962.96USD/LB02 Mar 2026
#2 Copper Tubing Scrap444USD/LB02 Mar 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.571.571.57USD/LB02 Mar 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 90% Recovery3.153.153.15USD/LB02 Mar 2026
#3 Copper Scrap3.153.153.15USD/LB02 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#2 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB02 Mar 2026
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.820.820.82USD/LB02 Mar 2026
6061 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB02 Mar 2026
6063 Aluminum Scrap111USD/LB02 Mar 2026
6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB02 Mar 2026
AC compressors Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB02 Mar 2026
ACSR Wire Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.221.221.22USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.341.341.34USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.361.361.36USD/LB02 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances0.020.020.02USD/LB27 Feb 2026
Appliances100100100USD/GT27 Feb 2026
Cell Phone w/ Battery111USD/LB27 Feb 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery2.52.52.5USD/LB27 Feb 2026
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.120.120.12USD/LB27 Feb 2026
High Grade Board Scrap111USD/LB27 Feb 2026
Laptops0.450.450.45USD/LB27 Feb 2026
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB27 Feb 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB27 Feb 2026
PC Towers - Complete0.120.120.12USD/LB27 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared225225225USD/GT02 Mar 2026
#1 Unprepared195195195USD/GT02 Mar 2026
Drums and Rotors0.070.070.07USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Motor Blocks Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Plate & Structural190190190USD/GT02 Mar 2026
Scrap Transmissions Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Short Steel190190190USD/GT02 Mar 2026
Steel BX Scrap0.480.480.48USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Steel Scrap0.040.040.04USD/LB02 Mar 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.370.370.37USD/LB02 Mar 2026
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB02 Mar 2026
316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.780.780.78USD/LB02 Mar 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Contaminated Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Irony Stainless Steel Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.190.190.19USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.370.370.37USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.190.190.19USD/LB02 Mar 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 Iron0.070.070.07USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Cast Iron190190190USD/GT02 Mar 2026
Light Iron Scrap0.040.040.04USD/LB02 Mar 2026
Light Iron Scrap155155155USD/GT02 Mar 2026
Mixed Iron Scrap0.040.040.04USD/LB02 Mar 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 02 Mar 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 $1.69/lb on 02 Mar 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 $1.94/lb on 02 Mar 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 $4.02/lb on 02 Mar 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 Mar 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 $75.29/lb on 02 Mar 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 02 Mar 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 $148.02/lb on 02 Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 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 02 Mar 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 $84.96/lb on 02 Mar 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 $65.96/lb on 02 Mar 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 02 Mar 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.126.126.12USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.723.122.32USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.915.915.91USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.052.052.05USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#3 Copper Scrap4.954.954.95USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Alternator Scrap1.111.111.11USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.76.76.7USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap2.332.332.33USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.760.760.76USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Cu/Al Radiators Scrap2.982.982.98USD/LB13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.126.126.12USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.723.122.32USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap5.915.915.91USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.052.052.05USD/LB13 Feb 2026
#3 Copper Scrap4.954.954.95USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Alternator Scrap1.111.111.11USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.76.76.7USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Radiators Scrap2.332.332.33USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.760.760.76USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Cu/Al Radiators Scrap2.982.982.98USD/LB13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances0.020.020.02USD/LB27 Feb 2026
Appliances100100100USD/GT27 Feb 2026
Cell Phone w/ Battery111USD/LB27 Feb 2026
Cell Phones w/o Battery2.52.52.5USD/LB27 Feb 2026
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.120.120.12USD/LB27 Feb 2026
High Grade Board Scrap111USD/LB27 Feb 2026
Laptops0.450.450.45USD/LB27 Feb 2026
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB27 Feb 2026
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB27 Feb 2026
PC Towers - Complete0.120.120.12USD/LB27 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#2 Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Steel Scrap260260260USD/Ton13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.330.330.33USD/LB13 Feb 2026
304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.410.410.41USD/LB13 Feb 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.10.10.1USD/LB13 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron150150150USD/NT12 Feb 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 $1.01/lb on 13 Feb 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 $2.59/lb on 13 Feb 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 $3.06/lb on 13 Feb 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 $10.05/lb on 13 Feb 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 13 Feb 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 13 Feb 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 $174.8/lb on 13 Feb 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 13 Feb 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 $155.12/lb on 13 Feb 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 $105.15/lb on 13 Feb 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 13 Feb 2026
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