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Price Updated on 18 Dec 2025
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in Bakersfield, California. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Bakersfield, California, United States. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Auto Wheels | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Aluminum Big Rig Rims | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | USD/LB | 2025-08-01 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brass Scrap | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Bright/Shiny Copper | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Copper Radiators Scrap | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Ballast and Sealed Units | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2022-11-15 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2022-11-15 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2022-10-17 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appliances | 50 | 50 | 50 | USD/Ton | 2023-06-05 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRV Glass | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 HMS Prepared Iron Scrap | 100 | 100 | 100 | USD/Ton | 2025-04-08 |
| #2 HMS UnPrepared Iron Scrap | 70 | 70 | 70 | USD/Ton | 2023-06-05 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2024-10-30 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRV Aluminum Cans | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2025-04-08 |
| CRV Plastic #1 | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.47 | USD/LB | 2025-04-08 |
| CRV Plastic #2 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 2025-04-08 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tin | 50 | 50 | 50 | USD/Ton | 2025-04-08 |