Current Scrap Metal Prices in Elgin, Illinois
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Elgin.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/05/2024
1.23 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/05/2024
2.54 USD/LB
Lead ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/16/2024
0.18 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.52 | 2.95 | 2.08 | USD/LB | 4/05/2024 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.23 | 1.45 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 4/05/2024 |
| #1 Copper | 2.73 | 3.45 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 4/05/2024 |
| Copper Breakage | 2.33 | 3.15 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 4/05/2024 |
| Plated Copper Cable | 2.60 | 3.20 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 4/05/2024 |
| Lead | 0.25 | 0.36 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 1/16/2024 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.35 | 0.60 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 1/16/2024 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 1/16/2024 |
| Iron/Steel | 230.00 | 400.00 | 60.00 | USD/NT | 1/16/2024 |
| Aluminum Breakage | 0.14 | 0.25 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 4/20/2023 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 4/20/2023 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 4/20/2023 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 4/20/2023 |
| Aluminum | 0.38 | 0.60 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 4/20/2023 |
| Tin Plated Copper | 1.42 | 1.80 | 1.04 | USD/LB | 1/09/2019 |
| Copper Aluminum Radiators | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 5/15/2018 |
