Current Scrap Metal Prices in Buffalo, New York
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Buffalo.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/23/2026
0.60 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/23/2026
2.20 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/23/2026
2.81 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 4/23/2026 |
| Short Steel | 210.00 | 210.00 | 210.00 | USD/GT | 4/23/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 | USD/LB | 4/23/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | USD/LB | 4/23/2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.27 | 2.00 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 4/23/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | USD/LB | 4/23/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | USD/LB | 4/23/2026 |
| Cu/Al Radiators | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 4/23/2026 |
| Sheet Iron | 160.00 | 160.00 | 160.00 | USD/GT | 4/23/2026 |
| Auto Cast | 240.00 | 240.00 | 240.00 | USD/GT | 4/23/2026 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 4/23/2026 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 11/20/2025 |
| HMS Prepared | 190.00 | 190.00 | 190.00 | USD/GT | 11/20/2025 |
| Heavy Melt | 190.00 | 190.00 | 190.00 | USD/GT | 11/20/2025 |
| 304 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 11/20/2025 |
| Auto Batteries | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 11/20/2025 |
| Low Grade ICW | 0.50 | 0.70 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 11/20/2025 |
| High Grade ICW | 1.15 | 1.58 | 0.71 | USD/LB | 11/20/2025 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 11/20/2025 |
| Cast Iron | 190.00 | 190.00 | 190.00 | USD/GT | 10/06/2025 |
| Drums and Rotors | 250.00 | 250.00 | 250.00 | USD/GT | 8/24/2021 |
| High Grade Insulated Copper Wire | 1.14 | 1.60 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 8/24/2021 |
| Short Steel | 225.00 | 225.00 | 225.00 | USD/GT | 8/24/2021 |
