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Scrap Metal Prices in California, United States

The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in California cities.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 7/31/2026
1.06 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 7/31/2026
3.43 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 7/31/2026
2.39 USD/LB
Scrap MaterialLocationAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitUpdated
Aluminum Bronze El Monte3.53.53.5USD/LB7/31/2026
Aluminum BX (MC) El Monte1.71.71.7USD/LB7/31/2026
70/30 Brass El Monte3.23.23.2USD/LB7/31/2026
#1 Unprepared El Monte100100100USD/Ton7/31/2026
Steel BX El Monte0.70.70.7USD/LB7/31/2026
Cellular PhonesHesperia0.060.060.06USD/LB7/29/2026
Tin DirtyVisalia252525USD/Ton7/15/2026
Aluminum Auto WheelsBakersfield0.80.80.8USD/LB7/15/2026
Aluminum Big Rig RimsBakersfield0.750.750.75USD/LB7/15/2026
Dirty Auto RadiatorsVisalia0.90.90.9USD/LB7/15/2026
#3 Insulated Copper Wire 35% RecoveryVisalia0.50.50.5USD/LB7/15/2026
Insulated Copper Wire 80% RecoveryVisalia3.33.33.3USD/LB7/15/2026
Romex 65% Copper WireVisalia2.32.32.3USD/LB7/15/2026
Cast IronVisalia909090USD/Ton7/15/2026
Prepared Stainless SteelVisalia0.20.20.2USD/LB7/15/2026
Aluminum DirtyUpland0.050.050.05USD/LB7/13/2026
Car batteriesUpland0.150.150.15USD/LB7/13/2026
CRV Plastic #3Upland0.480.480.48USD/LB7/13/2026
CRV Plastic #4Upland1.981.981.98USD/LB7/13/2026
CRV Plastic #5Upland0.560.560.56USD/LB7/13/2026
CRV Plastic #6Upland5.455.455.45USD/LB7/13/2026
CRV Plastic #7Upland0.310.310.31USD/LB7/13/2026
6061 Painted AluminumHuntington Beach0.70.70.7USD/LB7/10/2026
6061 AluminumHuntington Beach0.90.90.9USD/LB7/10/2026
Contaminated Al/Cu RadiatorHuntington Beach1.11.11.1USD/LB7/10/2026
Contaminated Aluminum RadiatorHuntington Beach0.60.60.6USD/LB7/10/2026
Contaminated Stainless SteelHuntington Beach0.250.250.25USD/LB7/10/2026
SteelHuntington Beach0.040.040.04USD/LB7/10/2026
Range Lead El Monte0.40.40.4USD/LB6/16/2026
310 Stainless Steel El Monte0.60.60.6USD/LB6/16/2026
330 Stainless Steel El Monte1.351.351.35USD/LB6/16/2026
400 Stainless Steel El Monte0.080.080.08USD/LB6/16/2026
Copper Electric MotorsVisalia0.250.250.25USD/LB6/02/2026
6063 Painted Extrusion AluminumUpland0.80.80.8USD/LB5/28/2026
Power Supplies El Monte0.250.250.25USD/LB4/30/2026
Zinc DirtyHesperia0.20.20.2USD/LB4/28/2026
ZincHesperia0.40.40.4USD/LB4/28/2026
Yellow Brass TurningsHesperia0.850.850.85USD/LB4/28/2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% RecoveryHesperia2.362.362.36USD/LB4/28/2026
#3 Insulated Copper Wire 30% RecoveryHesperia0.50.50.5USD/LB4/28/2026
Unclean Cu/Brass RadiatorHesperia1.21.21.2USD/LB4/28/2026
Whole Computer TowerHesperia0.060.060.06USD/LB4/28/2026
Mixed SteelHesperia0.030.030.03USD/LB4/28/2026
2024 Aluminum El Monte0.750.750.75USD/LB3/18/2026
#2 Copper WireSun Valley3.84.053.55USD/LB3/05/2026
Al/Cu Radiators /FeWest Branch0.870.870.87USD/LB1/29/2026
Al/Cu RadiatorsWest Branch1.571.571.57USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum Die CastWest Branch0.30.30.3USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum Old Sheet CleanWest Branch0.570.570.57USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum TransmissionsWest Branch0.20.20.2USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum Truck WheelsWest Branch0.80.80.8USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum TurningWest Branch0.320.320.32USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum Wheels DirtyWest Branch0.780.780.78USD/LB1/29/2026
Chrome WheelsWest Branch0.540.540.54USD/LB1/29/2026
Irony AluminumWest Branch0.20.20.2USD/LB1/29/2026
Magnesium CleanWest Branch0.30.30.3USD/LB1/29/2026
Mixed AluminumWest Branch0.60.60.6USD/LB1/29/2026
Brass FaucetsWest Branch1.951.951.95USD/LB1/29/2026
Brass Turning (clean)West Branch1.551.551.55USD/LB1/29/2026
Hard BrassWest Branch2.42.42.4USD/LB1/29/2026
Mixed BrassWest Branch1.91.91.9USD/LB1/29/2026
#1 Copper Heavy BareWest Branch3.953.953.95USD/LB1/29/2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)West Branch2.052.052.05USD/LB1/29/2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% RecoveryWest Branch1.11.11.1USD/LB1/29/2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% RecoveryWest Branch1.551.551.55USD/LB1/29/2026
#3 CopperWest Branch3.33.33.3USD/LB1/29/2026
Harness WireWest Branch1.051.051.05USD/LB1/29/2026
Heater CoresWest Branch1.51.51.5USD/LB1/29/2026
Lead BatteriesWest Branch0.130.130.13USD/LB1/29/2026
Lead Wheel WeightsWest Branch0.080.080.08USD/LB1/29/2026
Steel Case BatteriesWest Branch0.130.130.13USD/LB1/29/2026
Clean Auto CastWest Branch180180180USD/NT1/29/2026
Magnetic Stainless SteelWest Branch105105105USD/NT1/29/2026
Non-Magnetic Stainless SteelWest Branch0.250.250.25USD/LB1/29/2026
Unprepared Stainless SteelWest Branch0.120.120.12USD/LB1/29/2026

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