Current Scrap Metal Prices in Burlington, North Carolina
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Burlington.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 11/06/2025
0.71 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 11/06/2025
1.60 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 11/06/2025
2.07 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| #2 Copper | 3.40 | 3.40 | 3.40 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| #1 Copper | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 6.50 | 6.50 | 6.50 | USD/CWT | 11/06/2025 |
| Yellow Brass | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Brass Refinery | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Brass Radiator | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 5.50 | 5.50 | 5.50 | USD/CWT | 11/06/2025 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Shred/Tin | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 | USD/CWT | 11/06/2025 |
| Al/Cu Reefers | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Aluminum Coolers | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Al/Cu Reefers w/ Fe | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Lead | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 11/06/2025 |
| Irony Brass | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Alternator | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Lead Dirty | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Copper Sheet | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Cu/Al Radiators | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Electric Motors | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Romex Wire | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Starters | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Irony Stainless Steel | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Aluminum Die Cast | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Brass Clean | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Extruded Aluminum | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Aluminum Transformers | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Aluminum | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Aluminum Shavings | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 9/23/2025 |
| Cu/Al Radiators /Fe | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 7/28/2025 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 5/22/2025 |
| Aluminum Reefers w/Fe | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 7/24/2024 |
| Dirty Cast | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 6/05/2023 |
| #1 Unprepared Steel | 5.50 | 5.50 | 5.50 | USD/CWT | 9/05/2022 |
| #1 Prepared | 7.50 | 7.50 | 7.50 | USD/CWT | 9/05/2022 |
| Shred/Tin | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | USD/CWT | 9/05/2022 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 3/21/2022 |
| Shred Stainless Steel | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2/19/2022 |
| Shred/Tin | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | USD/LB | 9/07/2021 |
| Irony Yellow Brass | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 8/21/2020 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 11/21/2019 |
| Aluminum Clean Die Cast | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 11/21/2019 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 11/21/2019 |
| Soft Lead | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 8/08/2019 |
| Auto Batteries | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | USD/LB | 8/08/2019 |
| Low Grade ICW | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 8/08/2019 |
| Copper Refinery | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 8/08/2019 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 8/08/2019 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 8/08/2019 |
| Zinc Die Cast | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 10/08/2018 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | USD/LB | 2/26/2018 |
