Current Scrap Metal Prices in Columbus, Ohio
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Columbus.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 12/11/2025
0.61 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 12/11/2025
2.20 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 12/11/2025
1.64 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Brass Dirty | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Brass Clean | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean) | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Mixed Aluminum | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.85 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Extruded Aluminum | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Electric Motors | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Aluminum Wire Dirty | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| #1 Copper | 3.65 | 3.65 | 3.65 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Aluminum Transformers | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Starters | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Alternator | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Car batteries | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Insulated Steel BX | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| #2 Copper Dirty | 3.45 | 3.45 | 3.45 | USD/LB | 12/11/2025 |
| Harness Wire | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Copper Radiators | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Copper Radiators (Dirty) | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Copper Sheet | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| THHN | 2.32 | 2.32 | 2.32 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Hard Drives | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Steel BX | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| #2 Copper | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Clean | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Irony Brass | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Plumbing Brass | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 1.91 | 1.91 | 1.91 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Laptops | 7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 | USD/LB | 10/01/2025 |
| Motherboards | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 10/01/2025 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Unclean | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 10/01/2025 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 10/01/2025 |
| Power Supplies | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 10/01/2025 |
| #1 Copper Wire | 2.32 | 2.32 | 2.32 | USD/LB | 10/01/2025 |
| Aluminum Wire (No coating) | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 9/24/2025 |
| Insulated 500-750 MCM Copper Wire | 3.20 | 3.20 | 3.20 | USD/LB | 7/29/2025 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 6/03/2025 |
| Romex Wire | 1.91 | 1.91 | 1.91 | USD/LB | 6/03/2025 |
| Transmissions | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 6/03/2025 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 4/25/2025 |
| Low Grade ICW | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 10/04/2024 |
| Cu Yokes | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 4/20/2024 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 9/20/2023 |
| Aluminum Litho | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 9/20/2023 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| Irony Stainless Steel | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| Soft Lead | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| Cast Iron | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| #2 Copper Wire | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| Small Transformers | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| ACSR Wire | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| Zinc | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| #3 Copper Sheet | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 1/05/2022 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | USD/LB | 12/20/2021 |
| Computer/Server (Complete) | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 8/03/2021 |
| Cell Phone w/ Battery | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 8/03/2021 |
| Cell Phones w/o Battery | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | USD/LB | 8/03/2021 |
