Current Scrap Metal Prices in Merrillville, Indiana
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Merrillville.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 6/05/2026
0.67 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 6/05/2026
2.62 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 6/05/2026
2.79 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulated Copper Wire 70% Recovery | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Red Brass | 2.70 | 2.70 | 2.70 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.80 | 4.80 | 4.80 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery | 3.30 | 3.30 | 3.30 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.65 | 4.65 | 4.65 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% Recovery | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Alternator | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 4.95 | 4.95 | 4.95 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| 5052 Aluminum | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 80% Recovery | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Romex Wire | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Starters | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Auto Cast | 340.00 | 340.00 | 340.00 | USD/GT | 6/05/2026 |
| Busheling | 325.00 | 325.00 | 325.00 | USD/GT | 6/05/2026 |
| Plate & Structural Prepared | 250.00 | 250.00 | 250.00 | USD/GT | 6/05/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Irony Aluminum Extrusion | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| 3003 Aluminum | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| 6061 Extrusions | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| ACSR Wire | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Clean | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Aluminum Die Cast | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 6/05/2026 |
| Steel | 155.00 | 155.00 | 155.00 | USD/GT | 5/08/2025 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 5/08/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| Zinc Die Cast | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Solid | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| UBC | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| Soft Lead | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| Brass Shells | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| #3 Copper | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| Litho Sheets | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
| Brass Radiator | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 10/10/2019 |
