Current Scrap Metal Prices in South Amboy, New Jersey
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in South Amboy.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/27/2026
0.63 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/27/2026
1.60 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/27/2026
2.45 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Drives | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.80 | 4.80 | 4.80 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.60 | 4.60 | 4.60 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | 4.40 | 4.40 | 4.40 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Alternator | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Brass Shells | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Copper Turnings | 4.40 | 4.40 | 4.40 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Plated Copper Cable | 4.60 | 4.60 | 4.60 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Romex Wire | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Starters | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Cellular Phones | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Laptops | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Low Grade Boards | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Power Supplies | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Whole Computer Tower | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Auto Batteries | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| 400 Stainless Steel | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Appliances | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Steel BX | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Cast Iron | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Aluminum Beverage Cans | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Clean | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Aluminum Dirty | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Aluminum Transformers | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Aluminum Turning | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Extruded Aluminum | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| AC compressors | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Brass Turning (clean) | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Brass Clean | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Brass Radiator | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Brass Heater Cores | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Brake/Rotors | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 12/16/2025 |
| High Grade Board | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 9/29/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 9/29/2025 |
| Lead | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 5/28/2025 |
| Appliances | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 3/27/2025 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 8/20/2024 |
| Auto Radiators | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 4/20/2024 |
| Light Iron | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Monel | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Dirty Auto Radiators | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 2/20/2023 |
| Cast Iron | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| Bronze | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 10/17/2022 |
| #1 Copper Tube | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 | USD/LB | 10/17/2022 |
| Plumbing Brass | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 10/17/2022 |
