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 4/30/2026
1.03 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/30/2026
2.95 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/30/2026
2.14 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Location | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Radiators | Visalia | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Dirty Auto Radiators | Visalia | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | Visalia | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire 35% Recovery | Visalia | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Alternator | Visalia | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Copper Electric Motors | Visalia | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Harness Wire | Visalia | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Heater Cores | Visalia | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 80% Recovery | Visalia | 2.90 | 2.90 | 2.90 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | Visalia | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Starters | Visalia | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Cast Iron | Visalia | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | USD/Ton | 11/18/2025 |
| Lead | Visalia | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | Visalia | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Prepared Stainless Steel | Visalia | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | Visalia | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Unprepared Stainless Steel | Visalia | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Tin | Visalia | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | USD/Ton | 11/18/2025 |
| Lead Dirty | Upland | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 11/13/2025 |
| Brass Water Meter | Los Angeles | 2.55 | 3.20 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 9/22/2025 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | Los Angeles | 1.73 | 1.85 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 9/22/2025 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | Yucaipa | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 8/05/2025 |
| #1 Copper Tube | Yucaipa | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 8/05/2025 |
| #2 Copper | Yucaipa | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 8/05/2025 |
| Xmas Lights | Yucaipa | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 8/05/2025 |
| CRV Aluminum Cans | Turlock | 1.68 | 1.68 | 1.68 | USD/LB | 8/05/2025 |
| 6063 Extrusions | Escondido | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 8/04/2025 |
| Aluminum Borings | Escondido | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 8/04/2025 |
| Aluminum Breakage | Escondido | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 8/04/2025 |
| Aluminum Cast | Escondido | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 8/04/2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | Escondido | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 8/04/2025 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | Escondido | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 8/04/2025 |
| Painted Aluminum | Escondido | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 8/04/2025 |
| #1 Copper | Escondido | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 | USD/LB | 8/04/2025 |
| Cu/Al Radiators | Escondido | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 8/04/2025 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator | Escondido | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 8/04/2025 |
| Electric Motors | Escondido | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 8/04/2025 |
| Cardboard | Fontana | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | USD/Ton | 8/04/2025 |
| Old Newspaper | Monrovia | 85.00 | 85.00 | 85.00 | USD/Ton | 8/04/2025 |
| #2 Painted Aluminum | Corona | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| 6063 Aluminum | Corona | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| 6063 Painted Aluminum | Corona | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | Corona | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | Corona | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | Corona | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators | Corona | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Contaminated Aluminum | Corona | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | Corona | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Brass Radiator | Corona | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Brass Dirty | Corona | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Red Brass | Corona | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Yellow Brass | Corona | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| #1 Copper Pipe | Corona | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | Corona | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| #2 Copper Pipe | Corona | 2.70 | 2.70 | 2.70 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | Corona | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire | Corona | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Bright/Shiny Copper | Corona | 3.10 | 3.10 | 3.10 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Copper Radiators | Corona | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Romex Wire | Corona | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Newspaper (with inserts, junk mail & magazines) | Corona | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Stainless Steel | Corona | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| #1 Steel | Corona | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| Aluminum | Chula Vista | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.66 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| Glass Bottles | Chula Vista | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| #1 PETE Plastic | Anderson | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.24 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| #3 PVC Plastic | Chula Vista | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| #4 LDPE Plastic | Chula Vista | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.08 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| #5 PP Plastic | Chula Vista | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| #6 PS Plastic | Chula Vista | 5.34 | 5.34 | 5.34 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| #7 Other Plastic | Chula Vista | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| Bi-Metal CRV Cans | Monterey Park | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| PET CRV Plastic | Monterey Park | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.23 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Cable | Los Angeles | 1.50 | 2.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 6/20/2025 |
| Bare Extruded Aluminum | Los Angeles | 0.60 | 0.70 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 4/23/2025 |
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