Current Scrap Metal Prices in Allentown, Pennsylvania
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Allentown.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/22/2026
0.54 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/22/2026
2.92 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/22/2026
1.69 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al/Cu Radiators | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Die Cast | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Turning | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| LG. Electric Motors | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| SM. Electric Motors | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Auto Radiators | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Hard Brass | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Red Brass | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.17 | 3.15 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Heater Cores | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Appliances | 115.00 | 115.00 | 115.00 | USD/GT | 1/22/2026 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Lead | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| 18-8 Prepared | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| 18-8 Unprepared | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| 400 Stainless Steel | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| #1 Prepared | 160.00 | 160.00 | 160.00 | USD/GT | 1/22/2026 |
| #1 Unprepared | 150.00 | 150.00 | 150.00 | USD/GT | 1/22/2026 |
| #2 Prepared | 140.00 | 140.00 | 140.00 | USD/GT | 1/22/2026 |
| #2 Unprepared | 130.00 | 130.00 | 130.00 | USD/GT | 1/22/2026 |
| Auto Cast | 215.00 | 215.00 | 215.00 | USD/GT | 1/22/2026 |
| Plate & Structural Prepared | 200.00 | 200.00 | 200.00 | USD/GT | 1/22/2026 |
| Zinc | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/22/2026 |
| Cast Iron | 150.00 | 150.00 | 150.00 | USD/GT | 1/22/2026 |
| Light Iron | 130.00 | 130.00 | 130.00 | USD/GT | 1/22/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| UBC | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Brass Dirty | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Brass Turning (clean) | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| #1 Copper | 4.15 | 4.15 | 4.15 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| #2 Copper | 3.95 | 3.95 | 3.95 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Alternator | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Copper Auto Radiators | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Copper Auto Radiators Dirty | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Copper Bearings | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Copper Turnings | 3.45 | 3.45 | 3.45 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Electric Motors | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Harness Wire | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Light Copper | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.85 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Romex Wire | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.35 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Starters | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Prepared Stainless Steel | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Unprepared Stainless Steel | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| #1 Prepared Steel | 7.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 | USD/CWT | 12/17/2025 |
| #1 Unprepared Steel | 6.50 | 6.50 | 6.50 | USD/CWT | 12/17/2025 |
| Steel BX | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 12/17/2025 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2/28/2025 |
| P&S Unprepared | 7.50 | 7.50 | 7.50 | USD/CWT | 2/28/2025 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 1/28/2025 |
| Plate & Structural Unprepared | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | USD/CWT | 1/28/2025 |
| Bronze | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 11/26/2024 |
| Brass Clean | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 10/29/2024 |
| Aluminum Bronze Turning | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 9/09/2024 |
| Litho Sheets | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 2/05/2024 |
