The scrap metal prices listed in the tables represent the average market value from scrap metal yards in United States. These data are collected, analyzed, and updated daily to ensure the timeliness of information about the current scrap metal prices today. Explore how prices vary at scrap yards near you and find the highest and lowest scrap prices nearby.
- Average Price: Calculation of the average cost of 1 pound of scrap metal for the last 30 days.
- High Price: Highest recorded price per pound of scrap metal in the last month.
- Low Price: Lowest price per pound of scrap metal established in the last 30 days.
- Update Date: Last date of updating the information on the costs of the selected scrap metal.
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Copper Scrap Prices
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| #1 Copper | 4.00 | 3.61 | 2.70 | Jul 12, 2025 |
| #1 Copper Tubing | 3.75 | 3.50 | 3.35 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| #2 Bare Tinned Copper Wire | 3.20 | 3.20 | 3.20 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| #2 Copper | 3.70 | 3.38 | 2.45 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | 3.60 | 3.30 | 2.88 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| #3 Copper | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | Jul 01, 2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 3.90 | 3.50 | 3.00 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper Wire | 4.10 | 3.94 | 3.75 | Jul 12, 2025 |
| Copper Insulated Lead | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Light Copper | 3.45 | 3.36 | 3.25 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Sheet Copper | 3.29 | 3.20 | 3.01 | Jul 08, 2025 |
Aluminum Scrap Prices
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| 6063 Extrusion Clean | 0.85 | 0.83 | 0.82 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Aluminum BX Wire | 1.80 | 1.64 | 1.24 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Aluminum Cans (UBC) | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.68 | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Aluminum Clips (MLC) | 0.63 | 0.61 | 0.60 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Aluminum EC Wire | 1.20 | 1.04 | 0.83 | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Painted | 0.83 | 0.81 | 0.80 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Aluminum Insulated Wire | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.25 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators Clean | 0.55 | 0.41 | 0.35 | Jul 04, 2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.42 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Aluminum Thermal Extrusions | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Cast Aluminum | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.45 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.40 | 0.33 | 0.25 | Jul 11, 2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | Jun 25, 2025 |
Iron Scrap Prices
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
Brass Scrap Prices
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| Brass Pipe | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Brass Shells | 2.50 | 2.37 | 2.15 | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Clean Brass Radiators | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Red Brass | 3.02 | 2.63 | 1.70 | Jul 04, 2025 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.55 | 2.15 | 1.50 | Jul 08, 2025 |
Radiator Scrap Prices
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| Aluminum Radiators Clean | 0.55 | 0.41 | 0.35 | Jul 04, 2025 |
| Clean Brass Radiators | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Irony Alum/Copper Radiators | 1.73 | 1.61 | 1.30 | Jul 08, 2025 |
Battery Scrap Prices
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| Batteries | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Cable and Wire Scrap Prices
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| Insulated Copper Wire | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire #1 | 3.45 | 2.74 | 1.70 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire #2 | 1.65 | 1.40 | 1.15 | Jul 01, 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire #2 35% | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire #2 50% & 53% | 1.47 | 1.33 | 1.05 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire #2 70% | 1.87 | 1.74 | 1.65 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire #3 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | Jul 01, 2025 |
| Romex Wire | 2.30 | 2.24 | 2.15 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Romex Wire 60% | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Romex Wire 65% | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | Jul 02, 2025 |
| Steel BX Wire | 0.75 | 0.54 | 0.40 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| THHN Wire | 3.20 | 2.94 | 2.50 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Wire Harness | 1.55 | 1.44 | 1.32 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Wire Insulated MCM 80% | 2.70 | 2.70 | 2.70 | Jun 26, 2025 |
Rare Earth Metal Scrap Prices
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
Other Metal Scrap Prices
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| Meter Brass (81 Metal) | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.64 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| PV Wire | 1.84 | 1.84 | 1.84 | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Tin Coated Bus Bar | 3.86 | 3.65 | 3.49 | Jul 08, 2025 |
Miscellaneous Metal Scrap Prices
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||