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Location

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 6/12/2025
1.28 USD/LB
AluminumNational Average
Updated on 6/12/2025
0.45 USD/LB
SteelNational Average
Updated on 6/09/2025
110.00 USD/Ton
Scrap MaterialLocationAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitUpdated
Aluminum Piston W/Rod (Dirty)Forest Hill, Texas0.070.070.07USD/LB12/20/2023
Aluminum Water Pumps LargeForest Hill, Texas0.120.120.12USD/LB12/20/2023
Aluminum Water PumpsForest Hill, Texas0.060.060.06USD/LB12/20/2023
Irony BrassErie, Pennsylvania0.300.300.30USD/LB12/20/2023
Computer PeripheralsCatasauqua, Pennsylvania0.170.170.17USD/LB12/20/2023
#1 Heavy MeltTexarkana, Arkansas5.005.005.00USD/CWT12/20/2023
#1 HMSPhoenix, Arizona0.040.040.04USD/LB12/20/2023
#2 Heavy MeltTexarkana, Arkansas3.753.753.75USD/CWT12/20/2023
Steel Base CarburetorsForest Hill, Texas0.060.060.06USD/LB12/20/2023
Structural SteelMcCalla, Alabama0.100.100.10USD/LB12/20/2023
Al/Cu HeatsinksChicago, Illinois0.650.650.65USD/LB11/20/2023
Aluminum HeatsinksChicago, Illinois0.350.350.35USD/LB11/20/2023
Mixed LaptopChicago, Illinois0.700.700.70USD/LB11/20/2023
Mixed LCD MonitorsChicago, Illinois0.050.050.05USD/LB11/20/2023
Mixed PC TowerChicago, Illinois0.150.150.15USD/LB11/20/2023
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 45-50% RecoveryWest Babylon, New York0.600.600.60USD/LB11/06/2023
#1 Copper Breakage Insulated WireTopeka, Kansas1.251.251.25USD/LB10/20/2023
Copper ContentsArdmore, Oklahoma0.100.100.10USD/LB10/05/2023
300 Unprepared Stainless SteelLa Vergne, Tennessee0.190.190.19USD/LB10/05/2023
#1 Unprepared Heavy MeltDetroit, Michigan240.00240.00240.00USD/GT10/05/2023
Mixed SteelLa Vergne, Tennessee120.00120.00120.00USD/NT10/05/2023
Oversized SteelLa Vergne, Tennessee80.0080.0080.00USD/NT10/05/2023
Tin/Car BodiesCarter Lake, Iowa160.00160.00160.00USD/Ton9/20/2023
Aluminum SolidsPrescott, Kansas0.350.350.35USD/LB9/20/2023
Copper Motor (Cu 92-93%)Wichita, Kansas0.200.200.20USD/LB9/05/2023
Yellow Brass ShellsJohnstown, Pennsylvania1.551.551.55USD/LB8/22/2023
Copper Fin Radiators DirtyWest Babylon, New York1.251.251.25USD/LB8/22/2023
Copper Fin RadiatorsWest Babylon, New York1.351.351.35USD/LB8/22/2023
Dirty MotorsStoystown, Pennsylvania7.007.007.00USD/CWT8/22/2023
Household Copper WireCaspian, Michigan0.740.740.74USD/LB8/22/2023
Unclean Cu/Brass RadiatorCaspian, Michigan0.610.610.61USD/LB8/22/2023
Industrial BatteriesStoystown, Pennsylvania0.100.100.10USD/LB8/22/2023
Cast Window WeightsJohnstown, Pennsylvania0.050.050.05USD/CWT8/22/2023
Hubs & RotorsJohnstown, Pennsylvania9.509.509.50USD/CWT8/22/2023
#2 Unprepared Heavy MeltErie, Pennsylvania170.00170.00170.00USD/GT8/22/2023
Block TinPottsville, Pennsylvania4.004.004.00USD/LB8/22/2023
Steel ShotJohnstown, Pennsylvania0.050.050.05USD/CWT8/22/2023
Irony Red BrassBedford , Indiana0.500.500.50USD/LB7/20/2023
Red Brass SolidsBedford , Indiana1.351.351.35USD/LB7/20/2023
#1 PreparedWaco, Texas9.009.009.00USD/CWT7/20/2023
#2 HMS UnPrepared IronBakersfield, California70.0070.0070.00USD/Ton6/05/2023
6063 ExtrusionsHouston, Texas0.730.730.73USD/LB5/22/2023
310 Stainless SteelIndiana, Pennsylvania0.900.900.90USD/LB5/22/2023
330 Stainless SteelIndiana, Pennsylvania1.101.101.10USD/LB5/22/2023
Steel Block EnginesForest Hill, Texas0.060.060.06USD/LB5/22/2023
TinMarshfield, Wisconsin130.00130.00130.00USD/NT5/22/2023
#1 Insulated (Romex)Houston, Texas1.951.951.95USD/LB5/05/2023
#1 Insulated (Size 10 and 12 THNN)Houston, Texas2.452.452.45USD/LB5/05/2023
#2 Insulated (Cat 5 or Cat 6) WireHouston, Texas1.401.401.40USD/LB5/05/2023
Automobile Copper RadiatorsColdwater, Michigan0.700.700.70USD/LB5/05/2023
Automobile Copper Radiators UncleanColdwater, Michigan0.500.500.50USD/LB5/05/2023
90/10 BrassKelford, North Carolina1.501.501.50USD/LB4/20/2023
Sealed Units Electric MotorsWinchester, Kentucky0.160.160.16USD/LB4/20/2023
Steel BX W/Cu WireStockertown, Pennsylvania0.100.100.10USD/LB4/20/2023
Heavy BrassPrestonsburg, Kentucky1.501.501.50USD/LB3/20/2023
Light BrassPrestonsburg, Kentucky1.401.401.40USD/LB3/20/2023
Insulated Copper Power CableRosedale, Maryland2.552.552.55USD/LB3/20/2023
Auto CastHoward City, Michigan335.00335.00335.00USD/GT3/20/2023
Copper Fins (Unclean)Brockton, Massachusetts1.301.301.30USD/LB3/06/2023
Copper FinsBrockton, Massachusetts1.501.501.50USD/LB3/06/2023
Rainbow WireBrockton, Massachusetts2.302.302.30USD/LB3/06/2023
Stainless Steel SolidsCommerce, Oklahoma0.250.250.25USD/LB3/06/2023
Copper RadiatorsFreedom, New York1.351.351.35USD/LB2/20/2023
Vehicles - w/o fluidsDodge Center, Minnesota180.00180.00180.00USD/Ton2/20/2023
Vehicles - With fluidsDodge Center, Minnesota170.00170.00170.00USD/Ton2/20/2023
Aluminum MotorsDerry, New Hampshire0.060.060.06USD/LB2/06/2023
High Grade ICWSeattle, Washington2.252.402.10USD/LB2/06/2023
Insulated Copper Wire 70% Recovery Staten Island, New York2.352.352.35USD/LB2/06/2023
Aluminum MLC ClipsFort Worth, Texas0.620.620.62USD/LB1/20/2023
Aluminum Old ExtrusionAllegan, Michigan0.360.360.36USD/LB1/20/2023
Aluminum Painted SidingFort Worth, Texas0.610.610.61USD/LB1/20/2023
Extruded AluminumBruce, Wisconsin0.510.510.51USD/LB1/20/2023
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% RecoveryBirmingham, Alabama1.001.001.00USD/LB1/20/2023
Aluminum Semi Truck WheelsJacksboro, Tennessee0.150.150.15USD/LB1/05/2023
Complete E-Easton, Pennsylvania0.040.040.04USD/LB1/05/2023
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States

Scrap Yards in the United States

Tri-Cities Disposal & Recycling Service
Monterey,California
WM
San Jose,California
Glass Recycling Coalition
Ann Arbor,Michigan
Georgia Recycling Coalition
Atlanta,Georgia
Glass Recycling Foundation
Ann Arbor,Michigan
Epic Glass Recycling
Little Rock,Arizona