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 4/14/2026
1.13 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/14/2026
3.45 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/14/2026
3.04 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Light Iron | 170.00 | 170.00 | 170.00 | USD/GT | 4/14/2026 |
| Steel BX | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.66 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| #1 Unprepared | 185.00 | 185.00 | 185.00 | USD/GT | 4/14/2026 |
| #1 Prepared | 215.00 | 215.00 | 215.00 | USD/GT | 4/14/2026 |
| 316 Prepared Stainless Steel | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Lead | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 80% Recovery | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.62 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Household Copper Wire | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.43 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Al/Cu Fins w/ Fe | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.66 | 4.66 | 4.66 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 1.27 | 1.27 | 1.27 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Clean | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.89 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Red Brass | 3.95 | 3.95 | 3.95 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Al/Cu Fins | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.56 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.52 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.94 | 2.94 | 2.94 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.80 | 4.80 | 4.80 | USD/LB | 4/14/2026 |
| 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 |
