Current Scrap Metal Prices in Charlotte, North Carolina
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Charlotte.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 7/30/2025
0.75 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 7/30/2025
2.06 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 7/30/2025
2.23 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brass | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.85 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Cast Iron | 5.50 | 5.50 | 5.50 | USD/CWT | 7/30/2025 |
| Shred/Tin | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | USD/CWT | 7/30/2025 |
| #2 Unprepared | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 | USD/CWT | 7/30/2025 |
| #2 Prepared | 5.50 | 5.50 | 5.50 | USD/CWT | 7/30/2025 |
| #1 Unprepared | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | USD/CWT | 7/30/2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 5.50 | 5.50 | 5.50 | USD/CWT | 7/30/2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Lead | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| #2 Copper | 3.15 | 3.15 | 3.15 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| #1 Copper | 3.40 | 3.40 | 3.40 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Brass Radiator | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Aluminum Coolers | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Al/Cu Reefers w/ Fe | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Al/Cu Reefers | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| 6063 Aluminum | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
