Current Scrap Metal Prices in Los Angeles, California
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Los Angeles.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 11/05/2025
0.47 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 11/05/2025
2.29 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 11/05/2025
2.50 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Cast | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.40 | 0.60 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.40 | 0.60 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Lead | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Electric Motors | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Bronze | 2.55 | 2.80 | 2.30 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Brass Shells | 2.55 | 2.80 | 2.30 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 4.25 | 4.40 | 4.10 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.65 | 2.50 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | 3.90 | 4.10 | 3.70 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.95 | 3.10 | 2.80 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| #1 Copper Tube | 4.10 | 4.20 | 4.00 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.35 | 2.50 | 2.20 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Plumbing Brass | 1.50 | 1.80 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Red Brass | 3.15 | 3.40 | 2.90 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.45 | 0.60 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Extruded Aluminum | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Brass Radiator | 2.15 | 2.40 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 11/05/2025 |
| Alternator | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 9/22/2025 |
| Brass Water Meter | 2.55 | 3.20 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 9/22/2025 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 1.73 | 1.85 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 9/22/2025 |
| Romex Wire | 2.13 | 2.25 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 9/22/2025 |
| Starters | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 9/22/2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Cable | 1.50 | 2.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 6/20/2025 |
| Bare Extruded Aluminum | 0.60 | 0.70 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 4/23/2025 |
| Aluminum Litho | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| #1 Steel | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 12/27/2024 |
| Steel compressors sealed units scrap | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 10/02/2024 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.60 | 0.70 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 9/06/2021 |
| Aluminum Extrusion - Clean 10/10 | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2/05/2019 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | USD/LB | 7/27/2018 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Unclean | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 5/08/2018 |
| Copper cable scrap | 1.30 | 1.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 5/08/2018 |
