Current Scrap Metal Prices in Frederick, Maryland
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Frederick.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 6/04/2026
0.81 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 6/04/2026
2.62 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 6/04/2026
3.88 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Light Copper | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 2.90 | 2.90 | 2.90 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | 4.80 | 4.80 | 4.80 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Tin Plated Copper | 4.80 | 4.80 | 4.80 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| #1 Insulated (Size 10 and 12 THNN) | 3.70 | 3.70 | 3.70 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| #1 Copper Tube | 4.90 | 4.90 | 4.90 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Red Brass | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Soft Lead | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Auto Radiators | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Mixed Aluminum | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Irony Aluminum | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Extruded Aluminum | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| 304 Unprepared Stainless Steel | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean) | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| #1 Prepared | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Steel BX | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Aluminum Litho | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Cast Iron | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 6/04/2026 |
| Enamel Coated Copper | 4.45 | 4.45 | 4.45 | USD/LB | 4/22/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Heliax | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 4/22/2026 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 4/22/2026 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 5/08/2025 |
| Copper Communication 50% | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 4/04/2025 |
| Copper Extension Cord 35% (Clean) | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 4/04/2025 |
| Industrial Batteries | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Brass Shells | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| #2 Copper | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Brass Radiator | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| #1 Copper | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Aluminum Sheet Dirty | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| AC compressors | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2/20/2024 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 2/20/2024 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Clean | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 3/06/2023 |
| Low yield Copper less than 35% | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 11/10/2022 |
| Low Yield Copper 35% | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 11/10/2022 |
| Cast Iron | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 4/20/2022 |
| #1 Prepared | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 4/20/2022 |
| Insulated Heavy Copper Wire | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | USD/LB | 4/20/2022 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 80% Recovery | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | USD/LB | 4/20/2022 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 8/12/2021 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 8/12/2021 |
| Laptops | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 8/12/2021 |
| Computer/Server (Complete) | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 8/12/2021 |
| Sealed Units Electric Motors | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 8/12/2021 |
| Electric Motors | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 8/12/2021 |
| Cast Iron | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/MT | 4/10/2018 |
| Romex Wire | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 4/10/2018 |
| Copper Brite Wire | 2.70 | 2.70 | 2.70 | USD/LB | 4/10/2018 |
