Current Scrap Metal Prices in Bakersfield, California
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Bakersfield.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/05/2026
0.48 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/05/2026
2.85 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/05/2026
2.79 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Big Rig Rims | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Lead | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Copper Radiators | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Bright/Shiny Copper | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Painted Aluminum | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Aluminum Dirty | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Red Brass | 3.40 | 3.40 | 3.40 | USD/LB | 3/05/2026 |
| Aluminum Auto Wheels | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 12/18/2025 |
| CRV Glass | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 12/18/2025 |
| Aluminum Cans | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 8/01/2025 |
| #1 HMS Prepared Iron | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | USD/Ton | 4/08/2025 |
| CRV Plastic #2 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 4/08/2025 |
| CRV Plastic #1 | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.47 | USD/LB | 4/08/2025 |
| CRV Aluminum Cans | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 4/08/2025 |
| Tin | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | USD/Ton | 4/08/2025 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 10/30/2024 |
| Appliances | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | USD/Ton | 6/05/2023 |
| Tin | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | USD/Ton | 6/05/2023 |
| #2 HMS UnPrepared Iron | 70.00 | 70.00 | 70.00 | USD/Ton | 6/05/2023 |
| Harness Wire | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| Ballast and Sealed Units | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 10/17/2022 |
| Tin | 70.00 | 70.00 | 70.00 | USD/Ton | 8/03/2021 |
