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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 11/21/2024
1.74 USD/LB
AluminumNational Average
Updated on 11/21/2024
0.52 USD/LB
SteelNational Average
Updated on 11/20/2024
0.06 USD/LB
Scrap MaterialLocationAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitUpdated
6061 Painted AluminumCenterville, Kansas0.30.30.3USD/LB11/21/2024
Zinc DirtyCenterville, Kansas0.090.090.09USD/LB11/21/2024
AC compressorsCenterville, Kansas0.130.130.13USD/LB11/21/2024
AC Core Radiator DirtyCenterville, Kansas1.11.11.1USD/LB11/21/2024
AC Core RadiatorCenterville, Kansas1.31.31.3USD/LB11/21/2024
Aluminum CansIndependence, Kansas0.40.40.4USD/LB11/21/2024
Aluminum Car WheelsCenterville, Kansas0.620.620.62USD/LB11/21/2024
Aluminum CoolersTulsa, Oklahoma0.450.450.45USD/LB11/21/2024
Aluminum Extrusion UncleanCenterville, Kansas0.470.470.47USD/LB11/21/2024
Aluminum Heavy Breakage 30% RecoveryCenterville, Kansas0.130.130.13USD/LB11/21/2024
6061 AluminumCenterville, Kansas0.470.470.47USD/LB11/21/2024
Aluminum Thermo ExtrusionCenterville, Kansas0.230.230.23USD/LB11/21/2024
Brass BoringsCenterville, Kansas0.290.290.29USD/LB11/21/2024
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% RecoveryJoplin, Missouri2.22.22.2USD/LB11/21/2024
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 25% RecoveryJoplin, Missouri0.50.50.5USD/LB11/21/2024
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 15% RecoveryCenterville, Kansas0.220.220.22USD/LB11/21/2024
Insulated Copper Wire 60% RecoveryCenterville, Kansas1.41.41.4USD/LB11/21/2024
Insulated Copper Wire 80% RecoveryCenterville, Kansas1.951.951.95USD/LB11/21/2024
Lead DirtyCenterville, Kansas0.120.120.12USD/LB11/21/2024
Stainless Steel BreakageCenterville, Kansas0.180.180.18USD/LB11/21/2024
Misc CastCenterville, Kansas130130130USD/Ton11/21/2024
Torching SteelBloomington, Indiana606060USD/Ton11/20/2024
Al/Cu Reefers Beaumont, Texas1.671.671.67USD/LB11/20/2024
Al/Cu Reefers w/ Fe Beaumont, Texas1.531.531.53USD/LB11/20/2024
Aluminum Old Sheet (Heavy)Greenville, South Carolina0.120.120.12USD/LB11/20/2024
Aluminum Old Sheet (Light)Greenville, South Carolina0.280.280.28USD/LB11/20/2024
Aluminum RadiatorsBloomington, Indiana0.30.30.3USD/LB11/20/2024
Aluminum Truck WheelsMoorefield, West Virginia0.550.550.55USD/LB11/20/2024
Aluminum Wheels Clean Beaumont, Texas0.710.710.71USD/LB11/20/2024
Prepared 6061 Aluminum ExtrusionHighland, Illinois0.70.70.7USD/LB11/20/2024
Prepared 6063 Aluminum ExtrusionHighland, Illinois0.780.780.78USD/LB11/20/2024
Brass breakageGreenville, South Carolina0.070.070.07USD/LB11/20/2024
Brass Radiators PreparedSkowhegan, Maine1.91.91.9USD/LB11/20/2024
Brass Radiators UnpreparedSkowhegan, Maine0.70.70.7USD/LB11/20/2024
Plumbers brassGreenville, South Carolina0.520.520.52USD/LB11/20/2024
Plumbing BrassLos Angeles, California1.51.81.2USD/LB11/20/2024
#1 Copper TubeHighland, Illinois3.263.263.26USD/LB11/20/2024
#1 Copper Wire Double InsulatedAfton, Oklahoma1.51.51.5USD/LB11/20/2024
#1 Copper WireHighland, Illinois3.273.273.27USD/LB11/20/2024
#1 Single Insulated CopperAfton, Oklahoma1.81.81.8USD/LB11/20/2024
#2 Copper Bare BrightCheyenne, Wyoming2.22.22.2USD/LB11/20/2024
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% RecoveryAugusta, Georgia1.31.31.3USD/LB11/20/2024
#2 Single Insulated CopperAfton, Oklahoma1.251.251.25USD/LB11/20/2024
#3 CopperMoorefield, West Virginia2.92.92.9USD/LB11/20/2024
Brass RefineryChattanooga, Tennessee0.60.60.6USD/LB11/20/2024
Bright/Shiny CopperPhoenix, Arizona3.653.653.65USD/LB11/20/2024
BronzeEdison, New Jersey2.62.62.6USD/LB11/20/2024
Burnt CopperGreeley, Colorado111USD/LB11/20/2024
Communication CoaxGreenville, South Carolina0.040.040.04USD/LB11/20/2024
Insulated Copper Wire 25% RecoveryRhinelander, Wisconsin0.20.20.2USD/LB11/20/2024
Lead Coated Light CopperEdison, New Jersey2.152.152.15USD/LB11/20/2024
String LightsGreenville, South Carolina0.070.070.07USD/LB11/20/2024
Ram MemoryPhoenix, Arizona151515USD/LB11/20/2024
Silver MemoryPhoenix, Arizona444USD/LB11/20/2024
SwitchesPhoenix, Arizona0.550.550.55USD/LB11/20/2024
Telecom BoardsPhoenix, Arizona333USD/LB11/20/2024
TV/MonitorsRhinelander, Wisconsin0.50.50.5USD/LB11/20/2024
Car batteriesEdison, New Jersey0.20.20.2USD/LB11/20/2024
Clean Auto CastBloomington, Indiana210210210USD/Ton11/20/2024
Diesel MotorsBloomington, Indiana120120120USD/Ton11/20/2024
Stove CastBloomington, Indiana150150150USD/Ton11/20/2024
201 Stainless SteelHighland, Illinois0.050.050.05USD/LB11/20/2024
301 Prepared Stainless SteelHighland, Illinois0.350.350.35USD/LB11/20/2024
304 Prepared Stainless SteelHighland, Illinois0.420.420.42USD/LB11/20/2024
Long SteelBloomington, Indiana140140140USD/Ton11/20/2024
Prepared SteelColumbia, Pennsylvania0.070.070.07USD/LB11/20/2024
Short SteelBloomington, Indiana210210210USD/Ton11/20/2024
Steel Car WheelsRhinelander, Wisconsin110110110USD/Ton11/20/2024
Red Brass TurningsStockertown, Pennsylvania1.51.51.5USD/LB11/19/2024
AlternatorWinchester, Kentucky0.430.430.43USD/LB11/19/2024
CATV - BareWinchester, Kentucky0.10.10.1USD/LB11/19/2024
CATV - BlackWinchester, Kentucky0.050.050.05USD/LB11/19/2024
Copper Premium Insulated Wire(Clean)Stockertown, Pennsylvania2.22.22.2USD/LB11/19/2024
Copper Premium Insulated Wire(Dirty)Stockertown, Pennsylvania222USD/LB11/19/2024
Cu/Al RadiatorsStockertown, Pennsylvania1.71.71.7USD/LB11/19/2024
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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