Current Scrap Metal Prices in Elgin, Illinois
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Elgin.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 9/24/2026
1.68 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 9/24/2026
3.04 USD/LB
Lead ScrapCity Average
Updated on 10/02/2024
0.20 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.68 | 2.35 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 9/24/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.10 | 4.80 | 3.40 | USD/LB | 9/24/2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.83 | 4.15 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 9/24/2026 |
| Copper Breakage | 2.50 | 4.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 9/24/2026 |
| Plated Copper Cable | 2.75 | 4.50 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 9/24/2026 |
| Aluminum Breakage | 0.24 | 0.40 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 10/23/2024 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 10/23/2024 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.24 | 0.33 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 10/23/2024 |
| Aluminum | 0.56 | 0.98 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 10/23/2024 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 10/23/2024 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 10/02/2024 |
| Lead | 0.30 | 0.45 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 10/02/2024 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.35 | 0.60 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 10/02/2024 |
| Iron/Steel | 230.00 | 400.00 | 60.00 | USD/NT | 1/16/2024 |
| 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 |
