Current Scrap Metal Prices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Pittsburgh.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 10/23/2026
1.02 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 10/23/2026
2.43 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 10/23/2026
2.87 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brass | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| Lead | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| Heater Cores | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| #3 Copper | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.70 | 4.70 | 4.70 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.35 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| Mixed Brass | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| Aluminum Turning | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| Aluminum | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 10/23/2026 |
| Plate & Structural | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Motor Blocks | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Tin Dirty | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Heavy Melt | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Plate & Structural Prepared | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Auto Cast | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Steel Turnings | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Tin | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Magnetic Stainless Steel | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Copper Turnings | 3.10 | 3.10 | 3.10 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Brass Shells | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Yellow Brass Unclean | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Semi Red Brass | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Aluminum Dirty | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 10/08/2026 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 7/27/2026 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 7/17/2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 1/20/2023 |
| Drums and Rotors | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
