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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 Scrap3.473.473.47USD/LB06 Nov 2025
#1 Copper Wire Scrap1.51.51.5USD/LB06 Nov 2025
#1 Insulated (Romex)222USD/LB06 Nov 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire1.521.521.52USD/LB06 Nov 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap2.82.82.8USD/LB06 Nov 2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap2.72.72.7USD/LB06 Nov 2025
#2 Copper Scrap3.323.323.32USD/LB06 Nov 2025
#2 Copper Wire Scrap1.251.251.25USD/LB06 Nov 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire1.021.060.97USD/LB06 Nov 2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 35% Recovery Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB06 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
5052 Aluminum Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB06 Nov 2025
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.610.610.61USD/LB06 Nov 2025
6061 Aluminum sheet Scrap0.60.60.6USD/LB06 Nov 2025
6061 Painted Aluminum Scrap0.320.320.32USD/LB06 Nov 2025
6063 Aluminum Scrap0.890.890.89USD/LB06 Nov 2025
6063 Extrusions Scrap0.80.80.8USD/LB06 Nov 2025
AC compressors Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB06 Nov 2025
AC Core Radiator Dirty Scrap1.151.151.15USD/LB06 Nov 2025
AC Core Radiator Scrap1.41.41.4USD/LB06 Nov 2025
ACSR Wire Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB06 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
Cellular Phones Scrap1.51.51.5USD/LB06 Nov 2025
High Grade Board Scrap111USD/LB06 Nov 2025
Laptops0.150.150.15USD/LB06 Nov 2025
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB06 Nov 2025
TV/Monitors0.50.50.5USD/LB06 Nov 2025
Whole Computer Tower0.150.150.15USD/LB06 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
#1 HMS Prepared150150150USD/GT06 Nov 2025
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap130130130USD/GT06 Nov 2025
#1 HMS Unprepared Scrap7.57.57.5USD/CWT06 Nov 2025
#1 Prepared7.697.697.69USD/CWT06 Nov 2025
#1 Prepared140140140USD/NT06 Nov 2025
#1 Unprepared6.496.496.49USD/CWT06 Nov 2025
#2 HMS Prepared999USD/CWT06 Nov 2025
#2 HMS Unprepared7.57.57.5USD/CWT06 Nov 2025
#2 Prepared145145145USD/Ton06 Nov 2025
#2 Prepared7.67.67.6USD/CWT06 Nov 2025
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MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitPrice Date
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB06 Nov 2025
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB06 Nov 2025
Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB06 Nov 2025
Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB06 Nov 2025
Stainless Steel Breakage0.180.180.18USD/LB06 Nov 2025
Stainless Steel Scrap0.260.260.26USD/LB06 Nov 2025
Stainless Steel Unclean0.070.070.07USD/LB06 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
#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 Iron215215215USD/NT06 Nov 2025
Cast Iron6.46.46.4USD/CWT06 Nov 2025
Light Iron Scrap0.050.050.05USD/LB06 Nov 2025
Light Iron Scrap140140140USD/GT06 Nov 2025
Long Iron Scrap7.57.57.5USD/CWT06 Nov 2025
Sheet Iron100100100USD/Ton06 Nov 2025
Short Iron Scrap999USD/CWT06 Nov 2025
Torch Iron808080USD/Ton06 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 $0.56/lb on 06 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 $1.59/lb on 06 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 $1.79/lb on 06 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 06 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 06 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 $72.42/lb on 06 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 06 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 $143.35/lb on 06 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 06 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 06 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 06 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 $81.69/lb on 06 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 $64.27/lb on 06 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 06 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
Cellular Phones Scrap1.51.51.5USD/LB06 Nov 2025
High Grade Board Scrap111USD/LB06 Nov 2025
Laptops0.150.150.15USD/LB06 Nov 2025
Low Grade Boards Scrap0.150.150.15USD/LB06 Nov 2025
TV/Monitors0.50.50.5USD/LB06 Nov 2025
Whole Computer Tower0.150.150.15USD/LB06 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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