Current Scrap Metal Prices in Portsmouth, Virginia
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Portsmouth.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 5/29/2025
0.38 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 5/29/2025
1.18 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 5/29/2025
1.44 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean) | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Monel | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Unclean Cu/Brass Radiator | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Lead | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Copper Electric Motors | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| HMS Prepared | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| HMS Unprepared | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Light Iron | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Drums and Rotors | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Aluminum | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Aluminum Dirty | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Brass Clean | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Brass Dirty | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| #1 Copper | 3.80 | 3.80 | 3.80 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| #2 Copper | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Alternator | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Brass Shells | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 5/29/2025 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 10/08/2024 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| 70/30 Brass | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 | USD/LB | 4/20/2023 |
| 90/10 Brass | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 4/20/2023 |
| Light Iron | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 8/22/2022 |
| Cu/Al Radiator Ends | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 8/22/2022 |
