Current Scrap Metal Prices in Athens, Georgia
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Athens.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/01/2026
0.71 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/01/2026
1.70 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/01/2026
2.04 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Radiator | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Cast Iron | 8.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 | USD/CWT | 1/01/2026 |
| Shred/Tin | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | USD/CWT | 1/01/2026 |
| #1 Unprepared | 8.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 | USD/CWT | 1/01/2026 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Lead | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Light Copper | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Red Brass | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Aluminum Coolers | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Al/Cu Reefers w/ Fe | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| Al/Cu Reefers | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 1/01/2026 |
| 6061 Aluminum | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 2/04/2020 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2/04/2020 |
| 6063 Aluminum | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2/04/2020 |
