Current Scrap Metal Prices in the United States
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in United States cities.
CopperNational Average
Updated on 11/26/2025
2.04 USD/LB
AluminumNational Average
Updated on 11/26/2025
0.63 USD/LB
SteelNational Average
Updated on 11/26/2025
164.17 USD/Ton
| Scrap Material | Location | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARD DRIVES W/O BOARDS | Chicago, Illinois | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Mixed Laptop | Chicago, Illinois | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Mixed LCD Monitors | Chicago, Illinois | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Mixed PC Tower | Chicago, Illinois | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| PC Towers - Complete | Chicago, Illinois | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Power Supply W/Cord | Dallas, Texas | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Printer/Fax | Chicago, Illinois | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| UPS W/ Batteries | Chicago, Illinois | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| UPS W/O Batteries | Chicago, Illinois | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Car Bodies (Complete - No Fluids) | Dallas, Texas | 150.00 | 150.00 | 150.00 | USD/NT | 3/20/2024 |
| Car Bodies (Unclean) | Dallas, Texas | 125.00 | 125.00 | 125.00 | USD/NT | 3/20/2024 |
| 201 Stainless Steel | New Haven, Connecticut | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| 301 Prepared Stainless Steel | New Haven, Connecticut | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Sheet metal | Dallas, Texas | 140.00 | 140.00 | 140.00 | USD/NT | 3/20/2024 |
| Ballast and Sealed Units | Cumberland, Maryland | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | USD/LB | 3/05/2024 |
| Copper Bearings | Greeley, Colorado | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2/20/2024 |
| Appliances | Spokane, Washington | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | USD/LB | 2/05/2024 |
| 6061 Extrusions | Warren, Ohio | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.59 | USD/LB | 1/16/2024 |
| Iron/Steel | Gilberts, Illinois | 230.00 | 400.00 | 60.00 | USD/NT | 1/16/2024 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Dirty | Forest Hill, Texas | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Aluminum Wheel Rims (Dirty) | Shattuc, Illinois | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.79 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Brass Shavings | Taylorville, Illinois | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Computer Peripherals | Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Tin Dirty | Conway, Pennsylvania | 9.25 | 9.25 | 9.25 | USD/CWT | 11/20/2023 |
| Farm Machinery | Viola, Illinois | 150.00 | 150.00 | 150.00 | USD/Ton | 11/20/2023 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 45-50% Recovery | West Babylon, New York | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 11/06/2023 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 60% Recovery | Chicago Heights, Illinois | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.47 | USD/LB | 11/06/2023 |
| #1 Copper Breakage Insulated Wire | Topeka, Kansas | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 10/20/2023 |
| Torching Iron | Lexington, Kentucky | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | USD/NT | 10/20/2023 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels | Waynesburg, Pennsylvania | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Copper Contents | Ardmore, Oklahoma | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 10/05/2023 |
| Tin/Car Bodies | Carter Lake, Iowa | 160.00 | 160.00 | 160.00 | USD/Ton | 9/20/2023 |
| Aluminum Reefer Ends | Chouteau, Oklahoma | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 9/20/2023 |
| Fire Alarm Wire | New Haven, Connecticut | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | USD/LB | 9/20/2023 |
| High Grade Board | Chouteau, Oklahoma | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | USD/LB | 9/20/2023 |
| Low Grade Boards | Chouteau, Oklahoma | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 9/20/2023 |
| Range Lead | Chouteau, Oklahoma | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 9/20/2023 |
| 304 Irony Stainless Steel | Chouteau, Oklahoma | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 9/20/2023 |
| Torching Steel | Lexington, Kentucky | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 | USD/NT | 9/05/2023 |
| Copper Motor (Cu 92-93%) | Wichita, Kansas | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 9/05/2023 |
| Copper Fin Radiators Dirty | West Babylon, New York | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 8/22/2023 |
| Copper Fin Radiators | West Babylon, New York | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 8/22/2023 |
| Cast Window Weights | Johnstown, Pennsylvania | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/CWT | 8/22/2023 |
| Hubs & Rotors | Johnstown, Pennsylvania | 9.50 | 9.50 | 9.50 | USD/CWT | 8/22/2023 |
| #2 Unprepared Heavy Melt | Erie, Pennsylvania | 170.00 | 170.00 | 170.00 | USD/GT | 8/22/2023 |
| Steel Shot | Johnstown, Pennsylvania | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/CWT | 8/22/2023 |
| Coated Brass Shells | Mountain View, Missouri | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 6/05/2023 |
| #2 HMS UnPrepared Iron | Bakersfield, California | 70.00 | 70.00 | 70.00 | USD/Ton | 6/05/2023 |
| 6063 Extrusions | Houston, Texas | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| 5052 Aluminum | Houston, Texas | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Grills | Houston, Texas | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion | Houston, Texas | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.69 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Thermal Extrusion | Houston, Texas | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty | Houston, Texas | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Brass Faucets Dirty | Houston, Texas | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Brass Water Meter | Houston, Texas | 1.13 | 1.50 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Mixed Brass Turnings | Houston, Texas | 1.95 | 1.95 | 1.95 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Plumbing Brass | Houston, Texas | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Red Brass Turnings | Houston, Texas | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | Houston, Texas | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | Houston, Texas | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wires (Cu 55%) | Houston, Texas | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.09 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | Houston, Texas | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Alternator | Houston, Texas | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Bronze | Houston, Texas | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Copper Turnings | Houston, Texas | 2.43 | 2.43 | 2.43 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Insulated 500-750 MCM Copper Wire | Houston, Texas | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.83 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Starters | Houston, Texas | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| THHN | Houston, Texas | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.48 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Green Mother Boards | Houston, Texas | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Memory Chips | Houston, Texas | 6.50 | 7.50 | 5.50 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Telecom Equipment | Houston, Texas | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Cast Iron | Houston, Texas | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Light Iron | Houston, Texas | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Car batteries | Houston, Texas | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
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