Scrap Metal Prices in Illinois, United States
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Illinois cities.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 11/26/2025
0.50 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 11/18/2025
2.16 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 11/26/2025
2.73 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Location | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Painted Siding | La Salle | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | La Salle | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| #1 Prepared Iron | La Salle | 170.00 | 170.00 | 170.00 | USD/Ton | 7/02/2025 |
| #1 Unprepared Iron | La Salle | 150.00 | 150.00 | 150.00 | USD/Ton | 7/02/2025 |
| Tin | La Salle | 110.00 | 110.00 | 110.00 | USD/Ton | 7/02/2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | Viola | 140.00 | 140.00 | 140.00 | USD/Ton | 6/26/2025 |
| Aluminum Siding | Joliet | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 6/03/2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | Joliet | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 6/03/2025 |
| Extruded Aluminum | Joliet | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 6/03/2025 |
| Cu/Al Radiators | Joliet | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 6/03/2025 |
| #1 Mid Grade Board | Shattuc | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| TV/Monitors | Shattuc | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Clean Auto Cast | Shattuc | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| AC compressors | Chicago Heights | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | Chicago Heights | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | Chicago Heights | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Aluminum Breakage | Chicago Heights | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | Chicago Heights | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Aluminum Cast | Chicago Heights | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | Chicago Heights | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum Plate | Chicago Heights | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | Chicago Heights | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators | Chicago Heights | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet Dirty | Chicago Heights | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Chrome Wheels | Chicago Heights | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | Chicago Heights | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Painted Aluminum | Chicago Heights | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Brass breakage | Chicago Heights | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Irony Brass | Chicago Heights | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Red Brass | Chicago Heights | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Yellow Brass | Chicago Heights | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| #1 Copper | Chicago Heights | 3.10 | 3.10 | 3.10 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery | Chicago Heights | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| #2 Copper | Chicago Heights | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | Chicago Heights | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| #3 Copper | Chicago Heights | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.85 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Alternator | Chicago Heights | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper | Chicago Heights | 3.20 | 3.20 | 3.20 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Copper Transformer | Chicago Heights | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator | Chicago Heights | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Electric Motors | Chicago Heights | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Harness Wire | Chicago Heights | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Household Copper Wire | Chicago Heights | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.35 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 80% Recovery | Chicago Heights | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Romex Wire | Chicago Heights | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Starters | Chicago Heights | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Unclean Cu/Brass Radiator | Chicago Heights | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Xmas Lights | Chicago Heights | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Car batteries | Chicago Heights | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Lead | Chicago Heights | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Stainless Steel | Chicago Heights | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Auto Cast | Chicago Heights | 215.00 | 215.00 | 215.00 | USD/NT | 4/17/2025 |
| Plate & Structural | Chicago Heights | 165.00 | 165.00 | 165.00 | USD/NT | 4/17/2025 |
| Sheet Iron | Chicago Heights | 165.00 | 165.00 | 165.00 | USD/NT | 4/17/2025 |
| Zinc Die Cast | Chicago Heights | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Aluminum Starters | East Hardin | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 4/16/2025 |
| Aluminum Auto Wheels | Springfield | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 3/31/2025 |
| Stainless Steel Breakage | Viola | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 3/04/2025 |
| Car Bodies | Burnt Prairie | 200.00 | 200.00 | 200.00 | USD/NT | 3/04/2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty Cast | Shattuc | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.82 | USD/LB | 1/31/2025 |
| High Grade Board | Edwardsville | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 1/30/2025 |
| Low Grade Boards | Edwardsville | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 1/30/2025 |
| Hard Drives | Shattuc | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 1/03/2025 |
| #1 Steel | Burnt Prairie | 170.00 | 170.00 | 170.00 | USD/NT | 12/13/2024 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | Shattuc | 3.20 | 3.20 | 3.20 | USD/LB | 9/11/2024 |
| Extension Cord | Edwardsville | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 9/11/2024 |
| Al/Cu Combo | Chicago Heights | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | Chicago Heights | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Aluminum Cans | Chicago Heights | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Aluminum | Chicago Heights | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Aluminum Dirty | Chicago Heights | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Irony Al/Cu Combo | Chicago Heights | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Semi Wheel Aluminum | Chicago Heights | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery | Chicago Heights | 2.41 | 2.41 | 2.41 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Copper Radiators | Chicago Heights | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
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