Current Scrap Metal Prices in Hickory, Kentucky
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Hickory.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 2/12/2026
0.44 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 2/12/2026
1.50 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 2/12/2026
1.49 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper | 4.10 | 4.10 | 4.10 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Sheet metal | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Lead | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Car batteries | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Starters | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean) | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Alternator | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Brass Dirty | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Semi Wheel Aluminum | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Breakage | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Rims Dirty | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 11/04/2025 |
