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Scrap Metal Prices in the U.S. and Canada

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.

U.S. Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap3.33.33.3USD/LB14 Nov 2025
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap3.953.953.95USD/LB14 Nov 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.453.453.45USD/LB14 Nov 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.413.413.41USD/LB14 Nov 2025
#1 Insulated (Romex)111USD/LB14 Nov 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.862.031.69USD/LB14 Nov 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap2.752.752.75USD/LB14 Nov 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap1.91.91.9USD/LB14 Nov 2025
#2 Copper Pipe Scrap3.753.753.75USD/LB14 Nov 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.173.173.17USD/LB14 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.490.490.49USD/LB14 Nov 2025
6061 Aluminum Turning Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB14 Nov 2025
AC compressors Scrap0.270.270.27USD/LB14 Nov 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.260.260.26USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.431.431.43USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap0.910.910.91USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.71.71.7USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Aluminum Auto Wheels0.70.70.7USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Aluminum Beverage Cans0.40.40.4USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.190.190.19USD/LB14 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cell Phones w/o Battery111USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Cellular Phones Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Hard Drives Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB14 Nov 2025
High Grade Board Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Laptops0.410.410.41USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Power Supplies Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Silver Memory444USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Whole Computer Tower0.20.20.2USD/LB14 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared195195195USD/Ton14 Nov 2025
#1 Prepared Scrap200200200USD/Ton14 Nov 2025
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB14 Nov 2025
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap777USD/CWT14 Nov 2025
#1 Unprepared160160160USD/Ton14 Nov 2025
#1 UnPrepared Scrap160160160USD/Ton14 Nov 2025
#1 Unprepared Steel6.56.56.5USD/CWT14 Nov 2025
#1 Unprepared Steel0.060.060.06USD/LB14 Nov 2025
#2 Prepared185185185USD/Ton14 Nov 2025
Busheling260260260USD/GT14 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
18/8 Stainless Steel Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB14 Nov 2025
304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB14 Nov 2025
304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB14 Nov 2025
304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB14 Nov 2025
304 Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB14 Nov 2025
316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB14 Nov 2025
316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB14 Nov 2025
400 Stainless Steel Scrap0.080.080.08USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Stainless Steel Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB14 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cardboard0.010.010.01USD/LB23 Sep 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Bi-Metal CRV Cans0.410.410.41USD/LB13 Nov 2025
CRV Aluminum Cans1.651.651.65USD/LB13 Nov 2025
CRV Plastic #11.471.471.47USD/LB13 Nov 2025
CRV Plastic #20.630.630.63USD/LB13 Nov 2025
CRV Plastic #30.480.480.48USD/LB13 Nov 2025
CRV Plastic #41.981.981.98USD/LB13 Nov 2025
CRV Plastic #50.550.550.55USD/LB13 Nov 2025
CRV Plastic #65.435.435.43USD/LB13 Nov 2025
CRV Plastic #70.310.310.31USD/LB13 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Prepared Iron220220220USD/GT14 Nov 2025
#1 Unprepared Iron202202202USD/GT14 Nov 2025
Cast Iron0.10.10.1USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Cast Iron125125125USD/GT14 Nov 2025
Light Iron Scrap0.060.060.06USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Light Iron Scrap5.55.55.5USD/CWT14 Nov 2025
Sheet Iron Scrap180180180USD/GT14 Nov 2025
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  • "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.
  • "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.
  • "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in United States cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current price of Aluminum Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Aluminum Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.57/lb on 14 Nov 2025
  • What is the current price of Brass Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Brass Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $1.6/lb on 14 Nov 2025
  • What is the current price of Copper Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Copper Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $1.8/lb on 14 Nov 2025
  • What is the current price of Electronics Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Electronics Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $4.18/lb on 14 Nov 2025
  • What is the current price of Glass Cullet in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Glass Cullet in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.67/lb on 14 Nov 2025
  • What is the current price of Iron Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Iron Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $72.33/lb on 14 Nov 2025
  • What is the current price of Lead Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Lead Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.23/lb on 14 Nov 2025
  • What is the current price of Others in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Others in the U.S. scrap yards was $143.31/lb on 14 Nov 2025
  • What is the current price of Paper Stock in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Paper Stock in the U.S. scrap yards was $33.98/lb on 14 Nov 2025
  • What is the current price of Plastic Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Plastic Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $1.38/lb on 14 Nov 2025
  • What is the current price of Stainless Steel Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Stainless Steel Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.47/lb on 14 Nov 2025
  • What is the current price of Steel Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Steel Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $81.92/lb on 14 Nov 2025
  • What is the current price of Tin in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Tin in the U.S. scrap yards was $63.81/lb on 14 Nov 2025
  • What is the current price of Zinc Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Zinc Scrap in the U.S. scrap yards was $0.27/lb on 14 Nov 2025

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap2.152.152.15USD/LB27 Oct 2025
#2 Copper Pipe Scrap2.052.052.05USD/LB27 Oct 2025
#2 Copper Wire Scrap2.052.052.05USD/LB27 Oct 2025
#3 Copper Scrap1.591.591.59USD/LB27 Oct 2025
Copper Scrap Dirty0.30.30.3USD/LB27 Oct 2025
Copper Starters Scrap0.340.340.34USD/LB27 Oct 2025
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 65% recovery1.31.31.3USD/LB27 Oct 2025
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery1.61.61.6USD/LB27 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap2.152.152.15USD/LB27 Oct 2025
#2 Copper Pipe Scrap2.052.052.05USD/LB27 Oct 2025
#2 Copper Wire Scrap2.052.052.05USD/LB27 Oct 2025
#3 Copper Scrap1.591.591.59USD/LB27 Oct 2025
Copper Scrap Dirty0.30.30.3USD/LB27 Oct 2025
Copper Starters Scrap0.340.340.34USD/LB27 Oct 2025
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 65% recovery1.31.31.3USD/LB27 Oct 2025
Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery1.61.61.6USD/LB27 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cell Phones w/o Battery111USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Cellular Phones Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Hard Drives Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB14 Nov 2025
High Grade Board Scrap3.23.23.2USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Laptops0.410.410.41USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Medium Grade Boards Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Power Supplies Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Silver Memory444USD/LB14 Nov 2025
Whole Computer Tower0.20.20.2USD/LB14 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Heavy Melt Scrap160160160USD/NT23 Oct 2025
Auto Cast Scrap241.67241.67241.67USD/NT23 Oct 2025
Heavy Melt Scrap220220220USD/NT23 Oct 2025
Motor Blocks Scrap265265265USD/NT23 Oct 2025
O/S Heavy Melt195195195USD/NT23 Oct 2025
O/S Plate & Structural Scrap198.33198.33198.33USD/NT23 Oct 2025
O/S Torching Scrap808080USD/NT23 Oct 2025
Plate & Structural242.5242.5242.5USD/NT23 Oct 2025
Rebar252525USD/NT23 Oct 2025
Steel Car Rims230230230USD/NT23 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.260.260.26USD/LB27 Oct 2025
Stainless Steel Unclean0.050.050.05USD/LB27 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Black Cast Iron101.67101.67101.67USD/MT17 Oct 2025
Cast Iron150150150USD/NT17 Oct 2025
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  • "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities.
  • "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities.
  • "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current price of Aluminum Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Aluminum Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $0.99/lb on 27 Oct 2025
  • What is the current price of Brass Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Brass Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $2.55/lb on 27 Oct 2025
  • What is the current price of Copper Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Copper Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $2.91/lb on 27 Oct 2025
  • What is the current price of Electronics Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Electronics Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $9.41/lb on 27 Oct 2025
  • What is the current price of Iron Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Iron Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $172.31/lb on 27 Oct 2025
  • What is the current price of Lead Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Lead Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $0.34/lb on 27 Oct 2025
  • What is the current price of Others in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Others in the Canada scrap yards was $172.98/lb on 27 Oct 2025
  • What is the current price of Stainless Steel Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Stainless Steel Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $1.79/lb on 27 Oct 2025
  • What is the current price of Steel Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Steel Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $151.93/lb on 27 Oct 2025
  • What is the current price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Tin in the Canada scrap yards was $102.15/lb on 27 Oct 2025
  • What is the current price of Zinc Scrap in the Canada scrap yards?
  • The average market price of Zinc Scrap in the Canada scrap yards was $0.55/lb on 27 Oct 2025
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