The scrap metal prices listed in the tables represent the average market value from scrap metal yards in Pound. 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.
Contents
- Copper Scrap Prices in Pound
- Aluminum Scrap Prices in Pound
- Stainless Steel Scrap Prices in Pound
- Iron Scrap Prices in Pound
- Brass Scrap Prices in Pound
- Radiator Scrap Prices in Pound
- Battery Scrap Prices in Pound
- Cable and Wire Scrap Prices in Pound
- Rare Earth Metal Scrap Prices in Pound
- Other Metal Scrap Prices in Pound
- Miscellaneous Metal Scrap Prices in Pound
- 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.
Copper Scrap Prices in Pound
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| #1 Copper | 4.05 | 3.66 | 2.85 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| #1 Copper Tubing | 3.60 | 3.58 | 3.55 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| #2 Bare Tinned Copper Wire | 3.55 | 3.08 | 2.60 | Sep 13, 2025 |
| #2 Copper | 3.85 | 3.58 | 2.75 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | 3.50 | 3.45 | 3.40 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| #3 Copper | 3.00 | 2.70 | 2.40 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 4.15 | 3.60 | 3.00 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper Wire | 4.15 | 3.98 | 3.65 | Oct 01, 2025 |
| Light Copper | 3.55 | 3.44 | 3.35 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Sheet Copper | 3.66 | 3.56 | 3.45 | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aluminum Scrap Prices in Pound
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| 6063 Extrusion Clean | 0.95 | 0.90 | 0.85 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Aluminum BX Wire | 1.72 | 1.57 | 1.28 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aluminum Clips (MLC) | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aluminum EC Wire | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Painted | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.76 | Sep 04, 2025 |
| Aluminum Insulated Wire | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.36 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators Clean | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.41 | Sep 07, 2025 |
| Aluminum Rims | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | Sep 06, 2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Cast Aluminum | 0.60 | 0.56 | 0.52 | Sep 29, 2025 |
Stainless Steel Scrap Prices in Pound
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.35 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | Sep 17, 2025 |
Iron Scrap Prices in Pound
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
Brass Scrap Prices in Pound
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| Brass Pipe | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Brass Radiator | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Brass Shells | 2.56 | 2.35 | 2.05 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Clean Brass Radiators | 2.05 | 1.92 | 1.78 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Irony Brass | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Irony Brass Radiators | 1.20 | 1.19 | 1.18 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Red Brass | 3.10 | 2.56 | 2.00 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.60 | 2.25 | 1.70 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Radiator Scrap Prices in Pound
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| Aluminum Radiators Clean | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.41 | Sep 07, 2025 |
| Clean Brass Radiators | 2.05 | 1.92 | 1.78 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Irony Alum/Copper Radiators | 1.75 | 1.57 | 1.40 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Irony Brass Radiators | 1.20 | 1.19 | 1.18 | Sep 29, 2025 |
Battery Scrap Prices in Pound
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| AC Compressors | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Cable and Wire Scrap Prices in Pound
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| Christmas Lights | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | Sep 13, 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire #1 | 3.60 | 3.10 | 2.85 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire #2 | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire #2 35% | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire #2 50% & 53% | 1.55 | 1.48 | 1.42 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire #2 70% | 1.96 | 1.86 | 1.81 | Sep 28, 2025 |
| Romex Wire | 2.30 | 2.12 | 1.93 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Romex Wire 60% | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Romex Wire 65% | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Steel BX Wire | 0.75 | 0.50 | 0.35 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| THHN Wire | 3.25 | 2.76 | 1.85 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Wire Harness | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Wire Insulated MCM 80% | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Rare Earth Metal Scrap Prices in Pound
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| Tungsten Carbide | 13.00 | 13.00 | 13.00 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Other Metal Scrap Prices in Pound
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| Meter Brass (81 Metal) | 2.90 | 2.90 | 2.90 | Sep 04, 2025 |
| PV Wire | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.83 | Sep 13, 2025 |
| Tin Coated Bus Bar | 3.90 | 3.82 | 3.75 | Sep 28, 2025 |
Miscellaneous Metal Scrap Prices in Pound
| Metal Name | Highest Price | Average Price | Lowest Price | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices in USD per lb | ||||
| Clean Lead | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | Sep 29, 2025 |