Current Scrap Metal Prices in Chicago Heights, Illinois
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Chicago Heights.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/30/2026
0.64 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/30/2026
1.70 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/30/2026
2.51 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.14 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Semi Wheel Aluminum | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Romex Wire | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.59 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Irony Brass | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 90% Recovery | 4.04 | 4.04 | 4.04 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.70 | 4.70 | 4.70 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 80% Recovery | 3.52 | 3.52 | 3.52 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.54 | 4.54 | 4.54 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Heliac Wire | 2.13 | 2.13 | 2.13 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Irony Al/Cu Combo | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 60% Recovery | 2.43 | 2.43 | 2.43 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Harness Wire | 1.77 | 1.77 | 1.77 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 4.80 | 4.80 | 4.80 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Copper Radiators | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Copper Radiators (Dirty) | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Copper Sheet | 4.44 | 4.44 | 4.44 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Al/Cu Combo | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Sheet Iron | 185.00 | 185.00 | 185.00 | USD/NT | 1/30/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Lead | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Aluminum Dirty | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Aluminum | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Aluminum Breakage | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 1/30/2026 |
| Zinc Die Cast | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Unclean Cu/Brass Radiator | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Plate & Structural | 165.00 | 165.00 | 165.00 | USD/NT | 4/17/2025 |
| Auto Cast | 215.00 | 215.00 | 215.00 | USD/NT | 4/17/2025 |
| Household Copper Wire | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.35 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Car batteries | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Starters | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| AC compressors | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Alternator | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum Plate | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet Dirty | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Painted Aluminum | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Brass breakage | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Red Brass | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| #3 Copper | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.85 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 4/17/2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery | 2.41 | 2.41 | 2.41 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 65% recovery | 2.04 | 2.04 | 2.04 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 60% Recovery | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Brake/Rotors | 225.00 | 225.00 | 225.00 | USD/NT | 7/30/2024 |
| Sheet Iron | 160.00 | 160.00 | 160.00 | USD/NT | 7/30/2024 |
| Aluminum Semi Rims | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 10/17/2022 |
| #2 Copper Wire | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 10/17/2022 |
| Sheet Iron | 265.00 | 265.00 | 265.00 | USD/NT | 4/20/2022 |
| Cast Iron | 220.00 | 220.00 | 220.00 | USD/NT | 8/16/2021 |
| Aluminum Harness Wire | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 3/22/2018 |
