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Scrap Metal Prices in the U.S.A. and Canada

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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.A. Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Cast Iron Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap3.63.63.6USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.283.283.28USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.023.023.02USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap2.32.32.3USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.881.881.88USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap2.932.932.93USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Mid Grade Board Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Prepared9.19.19.1USD/CWT08 May 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Cast Iron Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap3.63.63.6USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.283.283.28USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.023.023.02USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap2.32.32.3USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.881.881.88USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap2.932.932.93USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Mid Grade Board Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Prepared9.19.19.1USD/CWT08 May 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Cast Iron Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap3.63.63.6USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.283.283.28USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.023.023.02USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap2.32.32.3USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.881.881.88USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap2.932.932.93USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Mid Grade Board Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Prepared9.19.19.1USD/CWT08 May 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Cast Iron Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap3.63.63.6USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.283.283.28USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.023.023.02USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap2.32.32.3USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.881.881.88USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap2.932.932.93USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Mid Grade Board Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Prepared9.19.19.1USD/CWT08 May 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Cast Iron Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap3.63.63.6USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.283.283.28USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.023.023.02USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap2.32.32.3USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.881.881.88USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap2.932.932.93USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Mid Grade Board Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Prepared9.19.19.1USD/CWT08 May 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Cast Iron Scrap185185185USD/Ton25 Apr 2025
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap3.853.853.85USD/LB25 Apr 2025
#1 Copper Pipe Scrap2.12.12.1USD/LB25 Apr 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.193.193.19USD/LB25 Apr 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap2.32.32.3USD/LB25 Apr 2025
#1 HMS Prepared10.510.510.5USD/CWT25 Apr 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.441.51.39USD/LB25 Apr 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap2.112.112.11USD/LB25 Apr 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap2.862.862.86USD/LB25 Apr 2025
#1 Prepared8.58.58.5USD/CWT25 Apr 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap3.13.13.1USD/LB08 Apr 2025
#1 HMS Prepared Iron Scrap100100100USD/Ton08 Apr 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire111USD/LB08 Apr 2025
#2 Copper Scrap333USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Aluminum Big Rig Rims0.450.450.45USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Aluminum Radiators Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Aluminum Scrap Dirty0.060.060.06USD/LB08 Apr 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Cast Iron Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap3.63.63.6USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.283.283.28USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.023.023.02USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap2.32.32.3USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.881.881.88USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap2.932.932.93USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Mid Grade Board Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Prepared9.19.19.1USD/CWT08 May 2025
Complete List

Canada Scrap Dealer National Price Index

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.154.154.15USD/LB12 May 2025
#1 Steel Scrap175175175USD/MT12 May 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.93.93.9USD/LB12 May 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire111USD/LB12 May 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.653.653.65USD/LB12 May 2025
AC Adapter Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB12 May 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 May 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.81.81.8USD/LB12 May 2025
Alternator Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Block & Plate Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 May 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.154.154.15USD/LB12 May 2025
#1 Steel Scrap175175175USD/MT12 May 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.93.93.9USD/LB12 May 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire111USD/LB12 May 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.653.653.65USD/LB12 May 2025
AC Adapter Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB12 May 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 May 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.81.81.8USD/LB12 May 2025
Alternator Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Block & Plate Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 May 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Taped Lead Acid Battery Scrap0.10.10.1USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Cast Iron Scrap0.070.070.07USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap3.63.63.6USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Scrap3.283.283.28USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Copper Tube Scrap3.023.023.02USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Cable Scrap2.32.32.3USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.881.881.88USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap2.932.932.93USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Mid Grade Board Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB08 May 2025
#1 Prepared9.19.19.1USD/CWT08 May 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.154.154.15USD/LB12 May 2025
#1 Steel Scrap175175175USD/MT12 May 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.93.93.9USD/LB12 May 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire111USD/LB12 May 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.653.653.65USD/LB12 May 2025
AC Adapter Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB12 May 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 May 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.81.81.8USD/LB12 May 2025
Alternator Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Block & Plate Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 May 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.154.154.15USD/LB12 May 2025
#1 Steel Scrap175175175USD/MT12 May 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.93.93.9USD/LB12 May 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire111USD/LB12 May 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.653.653.65USD/LB12 May 2025
AC Adapter Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB12 May 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 May 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.81.81.8USD/LB12 May 2025
Alternator Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Block & Plate Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 May 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.544.544.54USD/LB12 May 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.254.254.25USD/LB12 May 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.853.853.85USD/LB12 May 2025
Alternator Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Block & Plate Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Car Wheels Dirty Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Casting Scrap0.570.570.57USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap1.041.041.04USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Truck Wheels Dirty Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB12 May 2025
Burnt Copper Scrap4.094.094.09USD/LB12 May 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.544.544.54USD/LB12 May 2025
#2 Copper Scrap4.254.254.25USD/LB12 May 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.853.853.85USD/LB12 May 2025
Alternator Scrap0.420.420.42USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Block & Plate Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Car Wheels Dirty Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Casting Scrap0.570.570.57USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Extrusion Scrap1.041.041.04USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Truck Wheels Dirty Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB12 May 2025
Burnt Copper Scrap4.094.094.09USD/LB12 May 2025
Complete List

MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 Copper Scrap4.154.154.15USD/LB12 May 2025
#1 Steel Scrap175175175USD/MT12 May 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.93.93.9USD/LB12 May 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire111USD/LB12 May 2025
#3 Copper Scrap3.653.653.65USD/LB12 May 2025
AC Adapter Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB12 May 2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 May 2025
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.81.81.8USD/LB12 May 2025
Alternator Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB12 May 2025
Aluminum Block & Plate Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB12 May 2025
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