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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 6/30/2025
1.27 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 6/30/2025
1.69 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 6/30/2025
2.41 USD/LB
Scrap MaterialLocationAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitUpdated
#2 Painted AluminumHuntington Beach0.40.40.4USD/LB6/26/2025
6063 Painted AluminumHuntington Beach0.50.50.5USD/LB6/26/2025
6061 AluminumHuntington Beach0.50.50.5USD/LB6/26/2025
Chrome WheelsHuntington Beach0.40.40.4USD/LB6/26/2025
Contaminated Al/Cu RadiatorHuntington Beach0.90.90.9USD/LB6/26/2025
Contaminated Aluminum RadiatorHuntington Beach0.30.30.3USD/LB6/26/2025
Contaminated AluminumHuntington Beach0.20.20.2USD/LB6/26/2025
#3 Insulated Copper WireHuntington Beach0.50.50.5USD/LB6/26/2025
Bright/Shiny CopperHuntington Beach3.23.23.2USD/LB6/26/2025
Xmas LightsHuntington Beach0.050.050.05USD/LB6/26/2025
Contaminated Stainless SteelHuntington Beach0.150.150.15USD/LB6/26/2025
SteelHuntington Beach0.050.050.05USD/LB6/26/2025
Aluminum Car RimsLos Angeles0.50.60.4USD/LB6/20/2025
Aluminum CastLos Angeles0.250.30.2USD/LB6/20/2025
Aluminum SheetLos Angeles0.450.60.3USD/LB6/20/2025
Extruded AluminumLos Angeles0.70.80.6USD/LB6/20/2025
Insulated Aluminum WireLos Angeles0.250.40.1USD/LB6/20/2025
Brass RadiatorLos Angeles1.751.91.6USD/LB6/20/2025
Brass Water MeterLos Angeles2.53.11.9USD/LB6/20/2025
Plumbing BrassLos Angeles1.51.81.2USD/LB6/20/2025
Red BrassLos Angeles2.82.92.7USD/LB6/20/2025
Yellow BrassLos Angeles2.32.42.2USD/LB6/20/2025
#1 Copper TubeLos Angeles3.653.83.5USD/LB6/20/2025
#1 Insulated Copper CableLos Angeles1.521USD/LB6/20/2025
#1 Insulated Copper WireLos Angeles2.652.82.5USD/LB6/20/2025
#2 Copper TubingLos Angeles3.453.63.3USD/LB6/20/2025
#2 Insulated Copper WireLos Angeles1.420.8USD/LB6/20/2025
Bare Bright CopperLos Angeles3.753.93.6USD/LB6/20/2025
Brass ShellsLos Angeles2.42.62.2USD/LB6/20/2025
BronzeLos Angeles2.552.82.3USD/LB6/20/2025
Copper TransformerLos Angeles0.220.30.15USD/LB6/20/2025
Electric MotorsLos Angeles0.130.150.1USD/LB6/20/2025
Romex WireLos Angeles2.12.22USD/LB6/20/2025
LeadLos Angeles0.30.40.2USD/LB6/20/2025
304 Stainless SteelLos Angeles0.40.60.2USD/LB6/20/2025
316 Stainless SteelLos Angeles0.40.60.2USD/LB6/20/2025
#2 Copper WireSun Valley3.33.453.15USD/LB6/02/2025
6061 Painted AluminumHuntington Beach0.40.40.4USD/LB4/29/2025
Bare Extruded AluminumLos Angeles0.60.70.5USD/LB4/23/2025
Aluminum Big Rig RimsBakersfield0.450.450.45USD/LB4/08/2025
Copper RadiatorsBakersfield1.71.71.7USD/LB4/08/2025
#1 HMS Prepared IronBakersfield100100100USD/Ton4/08/2025
TinBakersfield505050USD/Ton4/08/2025
#1 SteelHuntington Beach0.050.050.05USD/LB3/26/2025
6063 AluminumUpland0.70.70.7USD/LB2/27/2025
6063 Painted Extrusion AluminumUpland0.50.50.5USD/LB2/27/2025
Al/Cu RadiatorsUpland0.90.90.9USD/LB2/27/2025
Aluminum Die CastUpland0.150.150.15USD/LB2/27/2025
Aluminum MLC ClipsUpland0.60.60.6USD/LB2/27/2025
Aluminum DirtyUpland0.050.050.05USD/LB2/27/2025
Car batteriesUpland0.150.150.15USD/LB2/27/2025
CRV Aluminum CansUpland1.651.651.65USD/LB2/27/2025
CRV Plastic #3Upland0.480.480.48USD/LB2/27/2025
CRV Plastic #4Upland1.981.981.98USD/LB2/27/2025
CRV Plastic #5Upland0.550.550.55USD/LB2/27/2025
CRV Plastic #6Upland5.435.435.43USD/LB2/27/2025
CRV Plastic #7Upland0.310.310.31USD/LB2/27/2025
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean)Los Angeles1.61.81.4USD/LB2/20/2025
#1 Insulated (Romex)Upland1.751.751.75USD/LB1/27/2025
Aluminum LithoLos Angeles0.450.50.4USD/LB1/22/2025
Aluminum Auto WheelsBakersfield0.50.50.5USD/LB10/30/2024
Lead BatteriesBakersfield0.060.060.06USD/LB10/30/2024
Lead DirtyUpland0.020.020.02USD/LB10/28/2024
Steel compressors sealed units scrapLos Angeles0.060.070.05USD/LB10/02/2024
6061 Aluminum sheetSun Valley0.710.710.71USD/LB5/20/2024
Al/Cu Radiators EndsSun Valley0.60.60.6USD/LB5/20/2024
5052 AluminumSun Valley0.810.810.81USD/LB5/20/2024
Aluminum Painted ExtrusionSun Valley0.790.790.79USD/LB5/20/2024
Aluminum Painted SidingSun Valley0.630.630.63USD/LB5/20/2024
Aluminum Road SignsSun Valley0.530.530.53USD/LB5/20/2024
Aluminum Thermal ExtrusionSun Valley0.530.530.53USD/LB5/20/2024
Aluminum TurningSun Valley0.260.260.26USD/LB5/20/2024
Aluminum Wheels DirtySun Valley0.70.70.7USD/LB5/20/2024
Meter BrassSun Valley2.892.892.89USD/LB5/20/2024
Mixed Brass TurningsSun Valley2.162.162.16USD/LB5/20/2024

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