Copper Scrap Prices Paid by Scrap Yards in California

The copper scrap prices listed below are state averages paid by scrap yards in California state.
Material NameAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice Unit
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.073.143.01USD/LB
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.661.691.63USD/LB
#2 Copper Tubing Scrap3.283.383.18USD/LB
#2 Insulated Copper Wire0.790.860.72USD/LB
Bare Bright Copper Scrap3.9543.9USD/LB
Brass Shells Scrap2.42.52.3USD/LB
Bronze Scrap2.62.92.3USD/LB
Copper Transformer Scrap0.260.30.23USD/LB
Electric Motors Scrap0.130.150.11USD/LB
Romex Wire Scrap1.461.491.43USD/LB
#2 Copper Wire Scrap3.33.453.15USD/LB
Copper Radiators Scrap1.141.141.14USD/LB
#3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB
Bright/Shiny Copper2.9832.96USD/LB
Xmas Lights Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB
#1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap1.3820.75USD/LB
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean)1.31.41.2USD/LB
#1 Insulated (Romex)1.81.81.8USD/LB
#2 Insulated Copper Wires (Cu 55%) Scrap1.431.431.43USD/LB
Copper Sheet Scrap3.763.763.76USD/LB
Copper Turnings Scrap3.53.53.5USD/LB
#1 Copper Wire Scrap2.452.522.38USD/LB
#1 Copper Scrap2.922.922.92USD/LB
#2 Copper Scrap2.652.652.65USD/LB
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB
#3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 35% Recovery0.20.20.2USD/LB
Alternator Scrap0.160.170.15USD/LB
Ballast and Sealed Units0.060.060.06USD/LB
Copper Breakage Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB
Copper Electric Motors0.070.070.07USD/LB
Harness Wire Scrap0.230.230.23USD/LB
Heater Cores Scrap111USD/LB
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery1.71.71.7USD/LB
Romex 65% Copper Wire1.21.21.2USD/LB
Starters Scrap0.160.170.15USD/LB
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap333(USD/LB)
#2 Copper Pipe Scrap2.72.72.7USD/LB
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 50% Recovery0.650.650.65USD/LB
Cu/Al Radiators Scrap111USD/LB
Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap1.451.451.45USD/LB
Copper cable scrap1.31.80.8USD/LB