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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 Scrap3.63.63.6USD/LB17 Dec 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.513.513.51USD/LB17 Dec 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap1.251.251.25USD/LB17 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated (Romex)111USD/LB17 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.441.51.38USD/LB17 Dec 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap1.91.91.9USD/LB17 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.323.323.32USD/LB17 Dec 2025
#2 Copper Wire Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB17 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.870.870.87USD/LB17 Dec 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB17 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Turning Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB17 Dec 2025
6061 Bare NP Extrusion Scrap0.590.590.59USD/LB17 Dec 2025
AC compressors Scrap0.220.220.22USD/LB17 Dec 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.340.340.34USD/LB17 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.890.890.89USD/LB17 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB17 Dec 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.411.461.36USD/LB17 Dec 2025
Aluminum Auto Wheels0.80.80.8USD/LB17 Dec 2025
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.120.120.12USD/LB17 Dec 2025
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.231.231.23USD/LB17 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Hard Drive Boards111USD/LB17 Dec 2025
Laptops0.220.220.22USD/LB17 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 HMS Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB17 Dec 2025
#1 Prepared10.2510.2510.25USD/CWT17 Dec 2025
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap777USD/CWT17 Dec 2025
#1 Unprepared999USD/CWT17 Dec 2025
#1 Unprepared Steel6.56.56.5USD/CWT17 Dec 2025
Auto Cast Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB17 Dec 2025
Auto Cast Scrap160160160USD/Ton17 Dec 2025
Busheling260260260USD/GT17 Dec 2025
Dirty Motor Blocks Scrap215215215USD/GT17 Dec 2025
Drums and Rotors261.67261.67261.67USD/GT17 Dec 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.360.360.36USD/LB17 Dec 2025
304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB17 Dec 2025
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB17 Dec 2025
310 Stainless Steel Scrap0.80.80.8USD/LB17 Dec 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.660.660.66USD/LB17 Dec 2025
316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB17 Dec 2025
316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB17 Dec 2025
330 Stainless Steel Scrap111USD/LB17 Dec 2025
400 Stainless Steel Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB17 Dec 2025
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB17 Dec 2025
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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
#1 Prepared Iron220220220USD/GT17 Dec 2025
Cast Iron105105105USD/GT17 Dec 2025
Light Iron Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB17 Dec 2025
Light Iron Scrap5.55.55.5USD/CWT17 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 17 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 $1.63/lb on 17 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 $1.84/lb on 17 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 $3.72/lb on 17 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 17 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 $72.17/lb on 17 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 17 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 $142.48/lb on 17 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 17 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 17 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 $0.49/lb on 17 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 $81.15/lb on 17 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 $65.36/lb on 17 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 17 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
Hard Drive Boards111USD/LB17 Dec 2025
Laptops0.220.220.22USD/LB17 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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