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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 Scrap4.854.864.84USD/LB2026-10-23
#1 Copper Tube Scrap4.44.44.4USD/LB2026-10-23
#1 Insulated (Romex)3.13.13.1USD/LB2026-10-23
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.881.91.86USD/LB2026-10-23
#2 Copper Scrap4.764.774.75USD/LB2026-10-23
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.451.451.45USD/LB2026-10-23
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap1.251.251.25USD/LB2026-10-23
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap222USD/LB2026-10-23
#3 Copper Scrap3.953.953.95USD/LB2026-10-23
#3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB2026-10-23
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
2024 Aluminum Scrap0.90.90.9USD/LB2026-10-23
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.80.80.8USD/LB2026-10-23
6063 Aluminum Scrap1.31.31.3USD/LB2026-10-23
6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.80.80.8USD/LB2026-10-23
AC compressors Scrap0.290.290.29USD/LB2026-10-23
ACSR Wire Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB2026-10-23
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.791.791.79USD/LB2026-10-23
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB2026-10-23
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap2.42.42.4USD/LB2026-10-23
Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap111USD/LB2026-10-23
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Hard Drives Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB2026-10-23
Motherboards Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB2026-10-23
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap150150150USD/Ton2026-10-23
#1 Steel Scrap150150150USD/Ton2026-10-23
#1 Unprepared Steel Scrap110110110USD/Ton2026-10-23
Auto Cast Scrap230230230USD/Ton2026-10-23
Drums and Rotors160160160USD/Ton2026-10-23
Prepared Steel Scrap155155155USD/Ton2026-10-23
Rebar808080USD/Ton2026-10-23
Sheet Iron190190190USD/Ton2026-10-23
Short Steel190190190USD/Ton2026-10-23
Steel BX Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB2026-10-23
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
18/8 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB2026-10-23
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB2026-10-23
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.370.370.37USD/LB2026-10-23
316 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB2026-10-23
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.80.80.8USD/LB2026-10-23
Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB2026-10-23
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB2026-10-23
Stainless Steel Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB2026-10-23
Stainless Steel Unclean0.10.10.1USD/LB2026-10-23
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cardboard0.010.010.01USD/LB2026-08-11
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 PETE Plastic Scrap1.271.271.27USD/LB2026-10-09
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB2026-10-09
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron8.58.58.5USD/CWT2026-10-23
Cast Iron150150150USD/Ton2026-10-23
Light Iron Scrap666USD/CWT2026-10-23
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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 $0.71/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 $1.86/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 $2.11/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 $4.4/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 2026-10-23
  • 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 $76.98/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 2026-10-23
  • 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 $152.95/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 2026-10-23
  • 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 2026-10-23
  • 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 $1/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 $87.93/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 $65.52/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 $0.28/lb on 2026-10-23

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap7.817.817.81USD/LB2026-10-23
#1 Copper Scrap7.667.667.66USD/LB2026-10-23
#1 Insulated Copper Wire5.385.385.38USD/LB2026-10-23
#1 Mixed Copper Wire Scrap1.51.51.5USD/LB2026-10-23
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap5.855.855.85USD/LB2026-10-23
#2 Copper Scrap7.347.347.34USD/LB2026-10-23
#2 Insulated Copper Wire3.153.153.15USD/LB2026-10-23
#3 Copper Scrap7.77.77.7USD/LB2026-10-23
Alternator Scrap0.750.750.75USD/LB2026-10-23
Bare Bright Copper Scrap888USD/LB2026-10-23
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
1S Wire Scrap1.51.51.5USD/LB2026-10-23
ACSR Wire Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB2026-10-23
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB2026-10-23
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap444USD/LB2026-10-23
Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap1.551.551.55USD/LB2026-10-23
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap3.213.213.21USD/LB2026-10-23
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap1.661.661.66USD/LB2026-10-23
Aluminum Cast Scrap1.141.141.14USD/LB2026-10-23
Aluminum Casting Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB2026-10-23
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap1.631.631.63USD/LB2026-10-23
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Hard Drives Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB2026-10-23
Motherboards Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB2026-10-23
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Heavy Melt Scrap0.160.160.16USD/LB2026-10-23
Auto Cast Scrap0.190.190.19USD/LB2026-10-23
Auto Cast Scrap370370370USD/NT2026-10-23
Car Bodies290290290USD/NT2026-10-23
Mixed Steel Scrap250250250USD/NT2026-10-23
Oversized Steel Scrap140140140USD/MT2026-10-23
Prepared Steel Scrap180180180USD/MT2026-10-23
Short Steel305305305USD/NT2026-10-23
Steel Scrap275275275USD/NT2026-10-23
Steel Turnings Scrap240240240USD/NT2026-10-23
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.670.670.67USD/LB2026-10-23
316 Stainless Steel Scrap1.451.451.45USD/LB2026-10-23
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron200200200USD/NT2026-10-23
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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 $1.06/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 $2.73/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 $3.31/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 $10.8/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 $179.71/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 2026-10-23
  • What is the current price of Others in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Others in the Canada scrap yards was $175.76/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 2026-10-23
  • 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 $156.7/lb on 2026-10-23
  • What is the current price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards was $98.16/lb on 2026-10-23
  • 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 $0.55/lb on 2026-10-23
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