Current Scrap Metal Prices in Charleston, West Virginia
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Charleston.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/13/2026
0.46 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 2/09/2026
1.17 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 2/09/2026
2.54 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Cans | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/13/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 3/13/2026 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/13/2026 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 3/13/2026 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/13/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| Hubs & Rotors | 11.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 | USD/CWT | 2/09/2026 |
| #1 HMS Prepared | 8.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 | USD/CWT | 2/09/2026 |
| Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| Soft Lead | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 4.05 | 4.05 | 4.05 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| #3 Copper | 3.30 | 3.30 | 3.30 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| Mixed Brass | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| Brass Radiator | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| Aluminum Dirty | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 2/09/2026 |
| #2 Insulated (Cat 5 or Cat 6) Wire | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 12/31/2025 |
| Light Iron | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | USD/CWT | 10/14/2025 |
| P&S Unprepared | 9.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 | USD/CWT | 2/11/2025 |
| Plate & Structural Prepared | 12.00 | 12.00 | 12.00 | USD/CWT | 2/11/2025 |
