What Is Light Scrap Copper?
This category of copper scrap consists of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper solids having a minimum of 88% copper content. It may also include sheet copper, gutters, downspouts, kettles, boilers, and similar scrap. Generally, any thin gauge scrap copper or solid copper with a high surface area that has only surface oxidation can be categorized as light scrap copper.
Light Scrap Copper Price
The prices listed below are country averages paid by recycling centers in the United States
| Scrap Material | National Average | High Price | Low Price | Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Sheet Scrap | $2.51 | 2.51 | 2.51 | USD/LB | 2024-11-21 |
| Lead Coated Light Copper Scrap | $2.34 | 2.34 | 2.33 | USD/LB | 2024-11-20 |
| Light Copper Scrap | $2.48 | 2.49 | 2.48 | USD/LB | 2024-11-01 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap (Light) | $2.04 | 2.04 | 2.04 | USD/LB | 2020-08-03 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | $0.17 | 0.17 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 2019-01-31 |
How to sell Light Scrap Copper?
All local scrap yards dealing with scrap copper items will accept Light Scrap Copper. It is obviously the responsibility of the seller to identify the yard that offers the best price.
Light Scrap Copper - Material Specifications, How to Sell & Current Price accepting recycling centers in the United States
- Prince Metal37-90 Railroad Ave
Long Island City,New York - AMG Resources Corp455 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 280
Fort Washington,Pennsylvania - AMG Resources Corp3601 West Hundreds Road Suite 7
Chester,Virginia - AMG Resources Corp586 Ribble Dr. SE
Leland,North Carolina - AMG Resources Corp1 Richmond St Apt 2053
New Brunswick,New Jersey
Want to sell large quantities of Light Scrap Copper?
Light Copper Scrap is commonly referred to as Roofing Copper or Sheet Copper Scrap.
Light Scrap Copper is one of the copper scrap categories that fetches good price by scrap yards. However, the prices are subject to market fluctuation, depending on demand and supply situation of the metal. It is advised to segregate your Light Scrap Copper from other metals so as to ensure best price. The vast volumes of scrap thus collected by scrap yards are sold into refineries or other industries depending on their use.