Current Scrap Metal Prices in Columbia, South Carolina
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Columbia.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 10/22/2026
0.71 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 10/22/2026
3.36 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 10/22/2026
4.95 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6063 Aluminum | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Cast Iron | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | USD/CWT | 10/22/2026 |
| Shred/Tin | 7.50 | 7.50 | 7.50 | USD/CWT | 10/22/2026 |
| #1 Unprepared | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| #1 Prepared | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Lead | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.90 | 4.90 | 4.90 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 3.12 | 3.12 | 3.12 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Red Brass | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Coolers | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Al/Cu Reefers | 1.36 | 1.36 | 1.36 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| 6061 Aluminum | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 10/22/2026 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.92 | USD/LB | 9/07/2026 |
| Brass Radiator | 1.66 | 1.66 | 1.66 | USD/LB | 9/07/2026 |
| Brass Refinery | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.29 | USD/LB | 9/07/2026 |
| Al/Cu Reefers w/ Fe | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 9/07/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.26 | USD/LB | 7/30/2025 |
