Current Scrap Metal Prices in Detroit, Michigan
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Detroit.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 9/09/2024
0.49 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 9/09/2024
1.75 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 9/09/2024
2.90 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Steel | 170.00 | 170.00 | 170.00 | USD/NT | 9/09/2024 |
| 18/8 Stainless Steel | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 9/09/2024 |
| Yellow Brass | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 9/09/2024 |
| #1 Copper | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | USD/LB | 9/09/2024 |
| #2 Copper | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 | USD/LB | 9/09/2024 |
| Aluminum Breakage | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 9/09/2024 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 9/09/2024 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 9/09/2024 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Electric Motors | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| #1 Copper Wire | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| 201 Stainless Steel | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Starters | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 65% recovery | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Lead | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| 5052 Aluminum | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| 309 Stainless Steel | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| 310 Stainless Steel | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| 330 Stainless Steel | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Busheling | 300.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 | USD/Ton | 6/03/2024 |
| Plate & Structural | 240.00 | 240.00 | 240.00 | USD/Ton | 6/03/2024 |
| Sheet Iron | 180.00 | 180.00 | 180.00 | USD/Ton | 6/03/2024 |
| Cast Iron | 180.00 | 180.00 | 180.00 | USD/Ton | 6/03/2024 |
| 6061 Aluminum sheet | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 35% Recovery | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| 6061 Aluminum Plate | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 3.40 | 3.40 | 3.40 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Brass Clean | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Alternator | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| #3 Copper | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% Recovery | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.65 | 0.75 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| Aluminum Pop Cans | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 6/03/2024 |
| P&S Unprepared | 250.00 | 250.00 | 250.00 | USD/GT | 10/05/2023 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| #1 Unprepared Heavy Melt | 240.00 | 240.00 | 240.00 | USD/GT | 10/05/2023 |
| Stainless Steel Turning | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Aluminum Turning | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Plate & Structural Prepared | 300.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 | USD/GT | 10/05/2023 |
| Rebar | 150.00 | 150.00 | 150.00 | USD/NT | 10/05/2023 |
| Steel Turnings | 170.00 | 170.00 | 170.00 | USD/GT | 10/05/2023 |
| Red Brass | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Unclean | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Harness Wire | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Cell Phone w/ Battery | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Drums and Rotors | 280.00 | 280.00 | 280.00 | USD/GT | 10/05/2023 |
| Zinc | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Hard Brass | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Dirty Auto Radiators | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Auto Radiators | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Cell Phones w/o Battery | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Aluminum Bronze | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Copper Breakage | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Irony Brass | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Heater Cores | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Copper Turnings | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
