Current Scrap Metal Prices in Middlesex, New Jersey
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Middlesex.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 8/20/2025
0.58 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 8/20/2025
1.99 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 8/20/2025
1.81 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| #1 Copper | 3.55 | 3.55 | 3.55 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| #2 Copper | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 3.90 | 3.90 | 3.90 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Copper Turnings | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Cu/Al Radiator Ends | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Cu/Brass Mix | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Electric Motors | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Insulated 500-750 MCM Copper Wire | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Light Copper | 3.15 | 3.15 | 3.15 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Auto Batteries | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Lead | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| #1 HMS | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Drums and Rotors | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Cast Iron | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Light Iron | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Unclean | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Brass Pipe | 2.27 | 2.27 | 2.27 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Brass Radiator | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Brass Turning (clean) | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Meter Brass | 2.07 | 2.07 | 2.07 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| AC compressors | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Red Brass Turnings | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 8/20/2025 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 10/29/2024 |
| Mixed Steel | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 10/29/2024 |
| Steel BX | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 10/29/2024 |
| Lead Coated Light Copper | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.85 | USD/LB | 10/29/2024 |
| Alternator | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 10/29/2024 |
| Red Brass | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 10/29/2024 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 10/29/2024 |
| Irony Brass | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Brass Faucets | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 8/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 2/20/2023 |
| Irony Aluminum Extrusion | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2/20/2023 |
| Romex Wire | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 12/05/2022 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Cable | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | USD/LB | 10/17/2022 |
| Drums and Rotors | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 9/05/2022 |
| Light Iron | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | USD/LB | 9/05/2022 |
| Green Mother Boards | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 8/24/2021 |
| Computer/Server (Complete) | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 8/24/2021 |
