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.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Cast Iron Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.28 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 3.02 | 3.02 | 3.02 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Mid Grade Board Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | USD/CWT | 08 May 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Cast Iron Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.28 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 3.02 | 3.02 | 3.02 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Mid Grade Board Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | USD/CWT | 08 May 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Cast Iron Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.28 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 3.02 | 3.02 | 3.02 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Mid Grade Board Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | USD/CWT | 08 May 2025 |
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| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Cast Iron Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.28 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 3.02 | 3.02 | 3.02 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Mid Grade Board Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | USD/CWT | 08 May 2025 |
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| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Cast Iron Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.28 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 3.02 | 3.02 | 3.02 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Mid Grade Board Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | USD/CWT | 08 May 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Cast Iron Scrap | 185 | 185 | 185 | USD/Ton | 25 Apr 2025 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.85 | USD/LB | 25 Apr 2025 |
| #1 Copper Pipe Scrap | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | USD/LB | 25 Apr 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.19 | 3.19 | 3.19 | USD/LB | 25 Apr 2025 |
| #1 Copper Wire Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 25 Apr 2025 |
| #1 HMS Prepared | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | USD/CWT | 25 Apr 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.44 | 1.5 | 1.39 | USD/LB | 25 Apr 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.11 | USD/LB | 25 Apr 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 2.86 | 2.86 | 2.86 | USD/LB | 25 Apr 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | USD/CWT | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | USD/LB | 08 Apr 2025 |
| #1 HMS Prepared Iron Scrap | 100 | 100 | 100 | USD/Ton | 08 Apr 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 08 Apr 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 3 | 3 | 3 | USD/LB | 08 Apr 2025 |
| Aluminum Big Rig Rims | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 08 Apr 2025 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 08 Apr 2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 08 Apr 2025 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 08 Apr 2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 08 Apr 2025 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 08 Apr 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Cast Iron Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.28 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 3.02 | 3.02 | 3.02 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Mid Grade Board Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | USD/CWT | 08 May 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 5.24 | 5.24 | 5.24 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/MT | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.14 | 4.14 | 4.14 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.79 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 3.93 | 3.93 | 3.93 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| 1S Wire Scrap | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| AC Adapter Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 5.24 | 5.24 | 5.24 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/MT | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.14 | 4.14 | 4.14 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.79 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 3.93 | 3.93 | 3.93 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| 1S Wire Scrap | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| AC Adapter Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Cast Iron Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.28 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 3.02 | 3.02 | 3.02 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Mid Grade Board Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 08 May 2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | USD/CWT | 08 May 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 5.24 | 5.24 | 5.24 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/MT | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.14 | 4.14 | 4.14 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.79 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 3.93 | 3.93 | 3.93 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| 1S Wire Scrap | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| AC Adapter Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 5.24 | 5.24 | 5.24 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/MT | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.14 | 4.14 | 4.14 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.79 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 3.93 | 3.93 | 3.93 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| 1S Wire Scrap | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| AC Adapter Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.53 | 4.53 | 4.53 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.24 | 4.24 | 4.24 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 3.84 | 3.84 | 3.84 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Aluminum Block & Plate Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Aluminum Casting Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.04 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.53 | 4.53 | 4.53 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.24 | 4.24 | 4.24 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 3.84 | 3.84 | 3.84 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Aluminum Block & Plate Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Aluminum Casting Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.04 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 5.24 | 5.24 | 5.24 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 175 | 175 | 175 | USD/MT | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.14 | 4.14 | 4.14 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery Scrap | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.79 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| #3 Copper Scrap | 3.93 | 3.93 | 3.93 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| 1S Wire Scrap | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| AC Adapter Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 12 May 2025 |