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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 Scrap3.623.823.41USD/LB08 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated (Romex)1.51.51.5USD/LB08 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.222.671.77USD/LB08 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap3.13.13.1USD/LB08 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Enamel Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB08 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.53.563.44USD/LB08 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 35% Recovery Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB08 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap111USD/LB08 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% Recovery Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Alternator Scrap0.390.390.39USD/LB08 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6063 Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB08 Dec 2025
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB08 Dec 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.360.360.36USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.571.611.53USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.950.950.95USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.741.871.62USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Transformers Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.190.190.19USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.281.341.22USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB08 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Battery Backups (Complete)0.050.050.05USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Cell Phones w/o Battery111USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Cellular Phones Scrap222USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Colored Boards Scrap111USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Computer/Server (Complete) Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Finger Boards2.322.322.32USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Floppy/CD Drive0.10.10.1USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Hard Drives - Incomplete0.10.10.1USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Hard Drives Scrap0.310.310.31USD/LB08 Dec 2025
High Grade Board Scrap2.752.752.75USD/LB08 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Cast Scrap265265265USD/GT08 Dec 2025
Car Bodies160160160USD/GT08 Dec 2025
Drums and Rotors0.070.070.07USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Rebar110110110USD/NT08 Dec 2025
Rebar100100100USD/GT08 Dec 2025
Sheet Metal Scrap120120120USD/NT08 Dec 2025
Sheet Metal Scrap160160160USD/GT08 Dec 2025
Steel BX Scrap0.390.410.36USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Steel compressors sealed units scrap0.230.250.2USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Unprepared Steel Scrap130130130USD/NT08 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB08 Dec 2025
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB08 Dec 2025
304 Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB08 Dec 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Breakage0.10.10.1USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Scrap0.410.520.3USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Unclean0.080.080.08USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB08 Dec 2025
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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/LB26 Nov 2025
#2 HDPE Plastic0.630.630.63USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#3 PVC Plastic0.480.480.48USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#4 LDPE Plastic1.981.981.98USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#5 PP Plastic0.550.550.55USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#6 PS Plastic5.475.475.47USD/LB26 Nov 2025
#7 Other Plastic0.310.310.31USD/LB26 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Torching Iron909090USD/NT08 Dec 2025
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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 $0.66/lb on 08 Dec 2025
  • 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 $1.62/lb on 08 Dec 2025
  • 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 $1.82/lb on 08 Dec 2025
  • 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 $3.84/lb on 08 Dec 2025
  • 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 08 Dec 2025
  • 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 $72.46/lb on 08 Dec 2025
  • 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 08 Dec 2025
  • 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 $142.76/lb on 08 Dec 2025
  • 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 08 Dec 2025
  • 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 08 Dec 2025
  • 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 $0.47/lb on 08 Dec 2025
  • 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 $81.54/lb on 08 Dec 2025
  • 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 $64.27/lb on 08 Dec 2025
  • 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 08 Dec 2025

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.775.775.77USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.955.955.95USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.453.463.45USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Scrap5.615.615.61USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.342.342.34USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.651.651.65USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery1.851.851.85USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#3 Copper Scrap5.075.075.07USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Alternator Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Bare Bright Copper Scrap5.945.945.94USD/LB01 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.775.775.77USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap5.955.955.95USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.453.463.45USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Scrap5.615.615.61USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.342.342.34USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.651.651.65USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#2 Low Grade Copper Wire 40-49% Recovery1.851.851.85USD/LB01 Dec 2025
#3 Copper Scrap5.075.075.07USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Alternator Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Bare Bright Copper Scrap5.945.945.94USD/LB01 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Battery Backups (Complete)0.050.050.05USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Cell Phones w/o Battery111USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Cellular Phones Scrap222USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Colored Boards Scrap111USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Computer/Server (Complete) Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Finger Boards2.322.322.32USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Floppy/CD Drive0.10.10.1USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Hard Drives - Incomplete0.10.10.1USD/LB08 Dec 2025
Hard Drives Scrap0.310.310.31USD/LB08 Dec 2025
High Grade Board Scrap2.752.752.75USD/LB08 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 H.M. Steel168.38168.38168.38USD/NT01 Dec 2025
Auto Cast Scrap286286286USD/NT01 Dec 2025
Busheling188.43188.43188.43USD/NT01 Dec 2025
Heavy Melt Scrap157157157USD/NT01 Dec 2025
O/S Machinery Scrap84.1484.1484.14USD/NT01 Dec 2025
O/S Plate & Structural Scrap182.36182.36182.36USD/NT01 Dec 2025
O/S Steel Scrap107107107USD/NT01 Dec 2025
O/S Torching Scrap111111111USD/NT01 Dec 2025
Oversized Steel Scrap220220220USD/NT01 Dec 2025
Rebar37.7337.7337.73USD/NT01 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.390.390.39USD/LB01 Dec 2025
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.360.360.36USD/LB01 Dec 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap1.141.141.14USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Irony Stainless Steel Scrap0.090.090.09USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB01 Dec 2025
Stainless Steel Unclean0.650.650.65USD/LB01 Dec 2025
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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 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 $2.94/lb on 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 $151.7/lb on 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 01 Dec 2025
  • 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 01 Dec 2025
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