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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 Scrap3.723.723.72USD/LB12 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.251.251.25USD/LB12 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap3.623.623.62USD/LB12 Feb 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.650.650.65USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Alternator Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean)1.751.751.75USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean)111USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Cu/Al Radiators /Fe Scrap111USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Cu/Al Radiators Scrap1.151.151.15USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Electric Motors Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB12 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Aluminum Auto Wheels0.450.450.45USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Aluminum Radiators Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Aluminum Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Aluminum Scrap Dirty0.120.120.12USD/LB12 Feb 2026
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Appliances0.090.090.09USD/LB11 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Sheet Metal Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB12 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.130.130.13USD/LB12 Feb 2026
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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 Iron7.57.57.5USD/CWT11 Feb 2026
Cast Iron160160160USD/Ton11 Feb 2026
Long Iron Scrap6.256.256.25USD/CWT11 Feb 2026
Long Iron Scrap140140140USD/Ton11 Feb 2026
Short Iron Scrap666USD/CWT11 Feb 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 12 Feb 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 $1.68/lb on 12 Feb 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 $1.93/lb on 12 Feb 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 $3.99/lb on 12 Feb 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 Feb 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 $74.71/lb on 12 Feb 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 12 Feb 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 $144.91/lb on 12 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 12 Feb 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 $83.64/lb on 12 Feb 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 $66.21/lb on 12 Feb 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 Feb 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.756.756.75USD/LB12 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire4.54.54.5USD/LB12 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap6.66.66.6USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Alternator Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.96.96.9USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap333USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Dirty Motors245245245USD/NT12 Feb 2026
Electric Motors Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Household Copper Wire3.153.153.15USD/LB12 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap6.756.756.75USD/LB12 Feb 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire4.54.54.5USD/LB12 Feb 2026
#2 Copper Scrap6.66.66.6USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Alternator Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Bare Bright Copper Scrap6.96.96.9USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap333USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Dirty Motors245245245USD/NT12 Feb 2026
Electric Motors Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB12 Feb 2026
Household Copper Wire3.153.153.15USD/LB12 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances0.090.090.09USD/LB11 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap150150150USD/MT12 Feb 2026
Auto Cast Scrap270270270USD/NT12 Feb 2026
Car Bodies225225225USD/NT12 Feb 2026
Mixed Steel Scrap180180180USD/NT12 Feb 2026
Oversized Steel Scrap110110110USD/MT12 Feb 2026
Prepared Steel Scrap150150150USD/MT12 Feb 2026
Short Steel275275275USD/NT12 Feb 2026
Steel Turnings Scrap180180180USD/NT12 Feb 2026
Tin555555USD/MT12 Feb 2026
Tin170170170USD/NT12 Feb 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB12 Feb 2026
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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/lb on 12 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 $2.57/lb on 12 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 $3.03/lb on 12 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 $9.52/lb on 12 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 12 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 12 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 $170.24/lb on 12 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 12 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 $151.89/lb on 12 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 $94.16/lb on 12 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 12 Feb 2026
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