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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 Scrap3.383.383.38USD/LB17 Oct 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.052.052.05USD/LB17 Oct 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.233.233.23USD/LB17 Oct 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.51.51.5USD/LB17 Oct 2025
#3 Copper Scrap2.92.92.9USD/LB17 Oct 2025
Alternator Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB17 Oct 2025
Bare Bright Copper Scrap3.553.553.55USD/LB17 Oct 2025
Copper Sheet Scrap3.153.153.15USD/LB17 Oct 2025
Cu/Al Radiator Ends Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB17 Oct 2025
Cu/Al Radiators /Fe Scrap1.551.551.55USD/LB17 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB17 Oct 2025
6063 Painted Extrusion Aluminum Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB17 Oct 2025
AC compressors Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB17 Oct 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB17 Oct 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB17 Oct 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.551.551.55USD/LB17 Oct 2025
Aluminum Breakage Scrap0.110.110.11USD/LB17 Oct 2025
Aluminum Cans Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB17 Oct 2025
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.530.530.53USD/LB17 Oct 2025
Aluminum Die Cast Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB17 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances0.070.070.07USD/LB16 Oct 2025
Laptops0.560.750.36USD/LB16 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 HMS Prepared200200200USD/GT16 Oct 2025
#1 HMS Scrap7.257.257.25USD/CWT16 Oct 2025
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap6.56.56.5USD/CWT16 Oct 2025
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap158158158USD/GT16 Oct 2025
#1 Prepared6.756.756.75USD/CWT16 Oct 2025
#1 Prepared Steel Scrap255255255USD/GT16 Oct 2025
#1 Steel Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB16 Oct 2025
#1 Unprepared5.255.255.25USD/CWT16 Oct 2025
#1 Unprepared Steel0.030.030.03USD/LB16 Oct 2025
#2 HMS Prepared777USD/CWT16 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Stainless Steel Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB17 Oct 2025
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Cardboard0.010.010.01USD/LB23 Sep 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 PET Plastic1.471.471.47USD/LB15 Oct 2025
#2 HDPE Plastic0.630.630.63USD/LB15 Oct 2025
#3 PVC Plastic0.480.480.48USD/LB15 Oct 2025
#4 LDPE Plastic1.981.981.98USD/LB15 Oct 2025
#5 PP Plastic0.550.550.55USD/LB15 Oct 2025
#6 PS Plastic5.475.475.47USD/LB15 Oct 2025
#7 Other Plastic0.310.310.31USD/LB15 Oct 2025
Bi-Metal CRV Cans0.410.410.41USD/LB15 Oct 2025
CRV Aluminum Cans1.651.651.65USD/LB15 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cast Iron7.387.387.38USD/CWT16 Oct 2025
Light Iron Scrap0.040.040.04USD/LB16 Oct 2025
Light Iron Scrap6.256.256.25USD/CWT16 Oct 2025
Long Iron Scrap666USD/CWT16 Oct 2025
Short Iron Scrap120120120USD/Ton16 Oct 2025
Short Iron Scrap777USD/CWT16 Oct 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 $0.56/lb on 17 Oct 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 $1.59/lb on 17 Oct 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 $1.78/lb on 17 Oct 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 $4.12/lb on 17 Oct 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 17 Oct 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 $72.32/lb on 17 Oct 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 17 Oct 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 $143.57/lb on 17 Oct 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 17 Oct 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 17 Oct 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 17 Oct 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 $81.72/lb on 17 Oct 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 $64.83/lb on 17 Oct 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 17 Oct 2025

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.455.455.45USD/LB23 Oct 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.153.153.15USD/LB23 Oct 2025
#2 Copper Scrap5.35.35.3USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Alternator Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Bare Bright Copper Scrap5.65.65.6USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Brass C Metal Scrap3.73.73.7USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Copper Radiators Scrap2.82.82.8USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Electric Motors Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Harness Wire Scrap1.551.551.55USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Starters Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB23 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap5.455.455.45USD/LB23 Oct 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire3.153.153.15USD/LB23 Oct 2025
#2 Copper Scrap5.35.35.3USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Alternator Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Bare Bright Copper Scrap5.65.65.6USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Brass C Metal Scrap3.73.73.7USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Copper Radiators Scrap2.82.82.8USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Electric Motors Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Harness Wire Scrap1.551.551.55USD/LB23 Oct 2025
Starters Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB23 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Appliances0.070.070.07USD/LB16 Oct 2025
Laptops0.560.750.36USD/LB16 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Auto Cast Scrap325325325USD/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 Scrap245245245USD/NT23 Oct 2025
Plate & Structural270270270USD/NT23 Oct 2025
Steel Car Rims230230230USD/NT23 Oct 2025
White Goods140140140USD/NT23 Oct 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB23 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 23 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 $2.54/lb on 23 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 23 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 $9.45/lb on 23 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 23 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 23 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 $174.31/lb on 23 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 $1.82/lb on 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 Oct 2025
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