Current Scrap Metal Prices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Pittsburgh.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 2/06/2026
0.82 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 2/06/2026
2.25 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 2/06/2026
2.45 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| Lead | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| Heater Cores | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| #3 Copper | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 3.80 | 3.80 | 3.80 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| Red Brass | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| Mixed Brass | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| Aluminum Turning | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| Aluminum | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2/06/2026 |
| Auto Cast | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Tin | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Tin Dirty | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 1/27/2026 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 8/08/2025 |
| 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 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 1/20/2023 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| Drums and Rotors | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
