Current Scrap Metal Prices in Johnston, Rhode Island
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Johnston.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 8/10/2026
1.20 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 8/10/2026
3.75 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 8/10/2026
3.37 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Car Rims | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.14 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Light Iron | 135.00 | 135.00 | 135.00 | USD/GT | 8/10/2026 |
| Steel BX | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.83 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| #1 Unprepared | 155.00 | 155.00 | 155.00 | USD/GT | 8/10/2026 |
| #1 Prepared | 185.00 | 185.00 | 185.00 | USD/GT | 8/10/2026 |
| 316 Prepared Stainless Steel | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Lead | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 80% Recovery | 4.15 | 4.15 | 4.15 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Household Copper Wire | 1.76 | 1.76 | 1.76 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 5.42 | 5.42 | 5.42 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Al/Cu Fins w/ Fe | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 5.08 | 5.08 | 5.08 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.13 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Clean | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Red Brass | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Al/Cu Fins | 2.76 | 2.76 | 2.76 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 2.90 | 2.90 | 2.90 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 3.26 | 3.26 | 3.26 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 5.27 | 5.27 | 5.27 | USD/LB | 8/10/2026 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | USD/LB | 5/22/2026 |
| Romex Wire | 2.46 | 2.46 | 2.46 | USD/LB | 1/19/2026 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | USD/LB | 1/20/2022 |
| #1 UnPrepared | 230.00 | 230.00 | 230.00 | USD/GT | 1/20/2022 |
| #1 Prepared | 260.00 | 260.00 | 260.00 | USD/GT | 1/20/2022 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 1/20/2022 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 | USD/LB | 1/20/2022 |
| Sealed Units Electric Motors | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 8/09/2021 |
| Low Grade ICW | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 7/01/2020 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 4/03/2020 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 6/26/2018 |
| Stainless Steel Turning | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 6/26/2018 |
| Aluminum | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 6/26/2018 |
