Current Scrap Metal Prices in Birmingham, Alabama
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Birmingham.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/12/2026
0.71 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/12/2026
1.33 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/12/2026
1.97 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper | 3.05 | 3.05 | 3.05 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Shred/Tin | 6.50 | 6.50 | 6.50 | USD/CWT | 3/12/2026 |
| #2 Unprepared | 7.50 | 7.50 | 7.50 | USD/CWT | 3/12/2026 |
| #2 Prepared | 8.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 | USD/CWT | 3/12/2026 |
| #1 Unprepared | 7.50 | 7.50 | 7.50 | USD/CWT | 3/12/2026 |
| #1 Prepared | 8.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 | USD/CWT | 3/12/2026 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Lead | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Light Copper | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Brass Refinery | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.85 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Al/Cu Reefers | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Brass Radiator | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.61 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Coolers | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Al/Cu Reefers w/ Fe | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
