Current Scrap Metal Prices in Dayton, Ohio
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Dayton.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 7/21/2026
0.60 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 7/21/2026
1.77 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 7/21/2026
2.34 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Cu/Al Radiators /Fe | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Copper Sheet | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 4.90 | 4.90 | 4.90 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Alternator | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| #2 Copper Dirty | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.70 | 4.70 | 4.70 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Cu/Al Radiators | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.90 | 4.90 | 4.90 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 5.05 | 5.05 | 5.05 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| AC compressors | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Plumbing Brass | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Brass Dirty | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Brass Clean | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Red Brass | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Low Grade ICW | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Romex Wire | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Starters | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Car batteries | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Stainless Steel Turning | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Insulated Steel BX | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Irony Stainless Steel | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast w/Fe | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Semi Truck Wheels | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Clean | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Unclean | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Breakage | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Extruded Aluminum | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Brass Door Knobs | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Wire (No coating) | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Wire Dirty | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 7/21/2026 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 6/08/2026 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean) | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 6/08/2026 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 6/08/2026 |
| Mixed Aluminum | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 4/23/2026 |
| Lead | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2/04/2026 |
| Aluminum Turning | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2/04/2026 |
| Auto Radiators | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 2/04/2026 |
| Dirty Auto Radiators | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.16 | USD/LB | 2/04/2026 |
| Litho Sheets | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 2/04/2026 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2/04/2026 |
| Cu/Al Radiator Ends | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 2/04/2026 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 2/04/2026 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator | 1.95 | 1.95 | 1.95 | USD/LB | 2/04/2026 |
| Sheet Iron | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 8/11/2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/22/2018 |
| UBC | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 3/22/2018 |
| Auto/Truck Radiators | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 3/22/2018 |
