Current Scrap Metal Prices in El Monte, California
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in El Monte.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 6/16/2026
1.08 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 6/16/2026
3.43 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 6/16/2026
2.59 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.80 | 4.80 | 4.80 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Alternator | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Brass Shells | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Romex Wire | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.85 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Starters | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Appliances | 35.00 | 35.00 | 35.00 | USD/Ton | 6/16/2026 |
| Bright/Shiny Copper | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Range Lead | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| 310 Stainless Steel | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| 330 Stainless Steel | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| 400 Stainless Steel | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| #1 Steel | 130.00 | 130.00 | 130.00 | USD/Ton | 6/16/2026 |
| #1 Unprepared | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | USD/Ton | 6/16/2026 |
| Tin | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | USD/Ton | 6/16/2026 |
| Cast Iron | 130.00 | 130.00 | 130.00 | USD/Ton | 6/16/2026 |
| 70/30 Brass | 3.20 | 3.20 | 3.20 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| 6061 Aluminum | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| 6063 Aluminum | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| 6063 Painted Aluminum | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Aluminum Bronze | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Red Brass | 4.10 | 4.10 | 4.10 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 6/16/2026 |
| Steel BX | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 4/30/2026 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 4/30/2026 |
| Power Supplies | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 4/30/2026 |
| 2024 Aluminum | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 3/18/2026 |
| Aluminum Turning | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2/11/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 3.55 | 3.55 | 3.55 | USD/LB | 2/11/2026 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 2/11/2026 |
| Unclean Cu/Brass Radiator | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 2/11/2026 |
| Aluminum Breakage | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 2/11/2026 |
| Aluminum Die Cast | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 2/11/2026 |
| Aluminum Foil | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 10/29/2025 |
| Aluminum Cans | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| CRV Glass | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| Bi-Metal CRV Cans | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| CRV Other Plastic | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| HDPE CRV Plastic | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| LDPE CRV Plastic | 2.04 | 2.04 | 2.04 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| PET CRV Plastic | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.24 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| PP CRV Plastic | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| PS CRV Plastic | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
| PVC CRV Plastic | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 7/31/2025 |
