Current Scrap Metal Prices in Nitro, West Virginia
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Nitro.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/23/2026
0.79 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/23/2026
2.75 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/23/2026
1.98 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heater Cores | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.35 | 4.35 | 4.35 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Alternator | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Copper Sheet | 4.15 | 4.15 | 4.15 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Starters | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Appliances | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| #2 Prepared | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| #2 Unprepared | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Sheet Iron | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| ACSR Wire | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Red Brass | 2.90 | 2.90 | 2.90 | USD/LB | 1/23/2026 |
| Painted Aluminum | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 12/15/2025 |
| Plate & Structural Prepared | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 12/15/2025 |
| P&S Unprepared | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 12/15/2025 |
| Sheet Iron | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 4/29/2025 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 3/25/2025 |
| Aluminum | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 3/25/2025 |
| Plate & Structural Unprepared | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 12/31/2024 |
| #2 Prepared | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 11/23/2024 |
| P&S | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 10/07/2024 |
| Aluminum Cast w/Fe | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 9/06/2024 |
| Irony Cast Aluminum | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 7/26/2024 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 3/05/2024 |
| #2 Prepared | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 9/05/2022 |
| Appliances | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 9/05/2022 |
| Sheet Iron | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 9/05/2022 |
| Aluminum Starters | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 8/05/2022 |
| #1 Copper Wire | 3.40 | 3.40 | 3.40 | USD/LB | 2/19/2022 |
| Aluminum Die Cast | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2/07/2022 |
| Sheet Iron | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD//CWT | 2/15/2021 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 7/08/2020 |
| Copper Sheet (Light) | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 9/09/2019 |
