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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 Scrap3.983.983.98USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#1 Copper Wire Scrap1.251.251.25USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)333USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.721.721.72USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#2 Copper Scrap3.873.873.87USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#2 Copper Wire Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.051.051.05USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap1.11.11.1USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap1.721.721.72USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#3 Copper Scrap3.53.53.5USD/LB30 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB30 Apr 2026
6063 Aluminum Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB30 Apr 2026
6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB30 Apr 2026
AC compressors Scrap1.121.121.12USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.621.621.62USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap2.082.082.08USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Aluminum Auto Wheels0.450.450.45USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Aluminum Bronze Scrap2.852.852.85USD/LB30 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Hard Drives Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Laptops0.70.70.7USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Power Supplies Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB30 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap777USD/CWT30 Apr 2026
#1 Steel Scrap150150150USD/Ton30 Apr 2026
#2 HMS Unprepared777USD/CWT30 Apr 2026
Auto Cast Scrap225225225USD/Ton30 Apr 2026
Drums and Rotors0.080.080.08USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Drums and Rotors180180180USD/Ton30 Apr 2026
Prepared Steel Scrap150150150USD/Ton30 Apr 2026
Rebar808080USD/Ton30 Apr 2026
Sheet Iron185185185USD/Ton30 Apr 2026
Sheet Metal Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB30 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB30 Apr 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Stainless Steel Scrap0.370.370.37USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Stainless Steel Unclean0.160.160.16USD/LB30 Apr 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/LB20 Apr 2026
#2 HDPE Plastic0.560.560.56USD/LB20 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared Iron120120120USD/Ton30 Apr 2026
Cast Iron8.258.258.25USD/CWT30 Apr 2026
Cast Iron160160160USD/Ton30 Apr 2026
Light Iron Scrap6.56.56.5USD/CWT30 Apr 2026
Long Iron Scrap777USD/CWT30 Apr 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 $0.73/lb on 30 Apr 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 $1.73/lb on 30 Apr 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 $1.97/lb on 30 Apr 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 $4.05/lb on 30 Apr 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 30 Apr 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 $76.82/lb on 30 Apr 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 $0.24/lb on 30 Apr 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 $150.36/lb on 30 Apr 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 30 Apr 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 30 Apr 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 $0.55/lb on 30 Apr 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 $86.72/lb on 30 Apr 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 $66.2/lb on 30 Apr 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 30 Apr 2026

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap7.257.257.25USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#1 Copper Scrap7.17.17.1USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire4.74.74.7USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap4.854.854.85USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#2 Copper Scrap6.956.956.95USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.82.82.8USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap5.55.55.5USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Electric Motors Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Household Copper Wire3.33.33.3USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap7.257.257.25USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#1 Copper Scrap7.17.17.1USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire4.74.74.7USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#1 Strippable Wire Scrap4.854.854.85USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#2 Copper Scrap6.956.956.95USD/LB30 Apr 2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire2.82.82.8USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Copper Transformer Scrap5.55.55.5USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Electric Motors Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Household Copper Wire3.33.33.3USD/LB30 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Hard Drives Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Laptops0.70.70.7USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Power Supplies Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB30 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Heavy Melt Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Auto Cast Scrap0.190.190.19USD/LB30 Apr 2026
Oversized Steel Scrap140140140USD/MT30 Apr 2026
Prepared Steel Scrap180180180USD/MT30 Apr 2026
Tin858585USD/MT30 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.660.660.66USD/LB30 Apr 2026
316 Stainless Steel Scrap1.321.321.32USD/LB30 Apr 2026
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron150150150USD/NT19 Mar 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 $1.03/lb on 30 Apr 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 $2.6/lb on 30 Apr 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 30 Apr 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 30 Apr 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 30 Apr 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 30 Apr 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 $176.2/lb on 30 Apr 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 $3.37/lb on 30 Apr 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 $155.61/lb on 30 Apr 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 $100.29/lb on 30 Apr 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 30 Apr 2026
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