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 1/23/2026
1.03 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/23/2026
3.20 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/23/2026
2.94 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Light Iron | 155.00 | 155.00 | 155.00 | USD/GT | 1/23/2026 |
| Steel BX | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| #1 Unprepared | 195.00 | 195.00 | 195.00 | USD/GT | 1/23/2026 |
| #1 Prepared | 225.00 | 225.00 | 225.00 | USD/GT | 1/23/2026 |
| 316 Prepared Stainless Steel | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Lead | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 80% Recovery | 3.48 | 3.48 | 3.48 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Household Copper Wire | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 4.82 | 4.82 | 4.82 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Al/Cu Fins w/ Fe | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.11 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.63 | 4.63 | 4.63 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Clean | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Red Brass | 3.66 | 3.66 | 3.66 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Al/Cu Fins | 2.27 | 2.27 | 2.27 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.51 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.74 | 2.74 | 2.74 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.74 | 4.74 | 4.74 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Romex Wire | 2.46 | 2.46 | 2.46 | USD/LB | 1/19/2026 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | USD/LB | 7/25/2025 |
| 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 |
