Scrap Metal Prices in California, United States
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in California cities.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/27/2025
0.48 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/27/2025
2.15 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/27/2025
2.42 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Location | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6063 Aluminum | Upland | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| 6063 Painted Extrusion Aluminum | Upland | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | Upland | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| Aluminum Die Cast | Upland | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | Upland | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| Aluminum Dirty | Upland | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | Upland | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| Car batteries | Upland | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| CRV Aluminum Cans | Upland | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| CRV Plastic #3 | Upland | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| CRV Plastic #4 | Upland | 1.98 | 1.98 | 1.98 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| CRV Plastic #5 | Upland | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| CRV Plastic #6 | Upland | 5.43 | 5.43 | 5.43 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| CRV Plastic #7 | Upland | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 1/27/2025 |
| 6061 Painted Aluminum | Huntington Beach | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/24/2025 |
| #2 Painted Aluminum | Huntington Beach | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/24/2025 |
| 6063 Painted Aluminum | Huntington Beach | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/24/2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum | Huntington Beach | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 1/24/2025 |
| Chrome Wheels | Huntington Beach | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/24/2025 |
| Contaminated Al/Cu Radiator | Huntington Beach | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 1/24/2025 |
| Contaminated Aluminum Radiator | Huntington Beach | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 1/24/2025 |
| Contaminated Aluminum | Huntington Beach | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/24/2025 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire | Huntington Beach | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/24/2025 |
| Bright/Shiny Copper | Huntington Beach | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 | USD/LB | 1/24/2025 |
| Xmas Lights | Huntington Beach | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 1/24/2025 |
| Contaminated Stainless Steel | Huntington Beach | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/24/2025 |
| #1 Steel | Huntington Beach | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 1/24/2025 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | Los Angeles | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Aluminum Cast | Los Angeles | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Aluminum Litho | Los Angeles | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet | Los Angeles | 0.45 | 0.60 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Extruded Aluminum | Los Angeles | 0.60 | 0.70 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | Los Angeles | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Brass Radiator | Los Angeles | 1.75 | 1.90 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Brass Water Meter | Los Angeles | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Plumbing Brass | Los Angeles | 1.50 | 1.80 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Red Brass | Los Angeles | 2.70 | 2.80 | 2.60 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Yellow Brass | Los Angeles | 2.10 | 2.20 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| #1 Copper Tube | Los Angeles | 3.50 | 3.60 | 3.40 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | Los Angeles | 2.60 | 2.80 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | Los Angeles | 3.35 | 3.50 | 3.20 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | Los Angeles | 1.40 | 2.00 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper | Los Angeles | 3.60 | 3.70 | 3.50 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Brass Shells | Los Angeles | 2.15 | 2.30 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Bronze | Los Angeles | 2.60 | 2.90 | 2.30 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | Los Angeles | 1.60 | 1.80 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Copper Transformer | Los Angeles | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Electric Motors | Los Angeles | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Romex Wire | Los Angeles | 1.95 | 2.10 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Lead | Los Angeles | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | Los Angeles | 0.40 | 0.60 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | Los Angeles | 0.40 | 0.60 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/22/2025 |
| Aluminum Auto Wheels | Bakersfield | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 10/30/2024 |
| Aluminum Big Rig Rims | Bakersfield | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 10/30/2024 |
| #2 Copper Wire | Sun Valley | 3.30 | 3.45 | 3.15 | USD/LB | 10/30/2024 |
| Copper Radiators | Bakersfield | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 10/30/2024 |
| Lead Batteries | Bakersfield | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 10/30/2024 |
| Lead Dirty | Upland | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | USD/LB | 10/28/2024 |
| Steel compressors sealed units scrap | Los Angeles | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 10/02/2024 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Cable | Los Angeles | 1.38 | 2.00 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 8/13/2024 |
| 6061 Aluminum sheet | Sun Valley | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | Sun Valley | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| 5052 Aluminum | Sun Valley | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.81 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion | Sun Valley | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.79 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | Sun Valley | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Aluminum Road Signs | Sun Valley | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Aluminum Thermal Extrusion | Sun Valley | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Aluminum Turning | Sun Valley | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty | Sun Valley | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Meter Brass | Sun Valley | 2.89 | 2.89 | 2.89 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Mixed Brass Turnings | Sun Valley | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.16 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Red Brass Turnings | Sun Valley | 2.78 | 2.78 | 2.78 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wires (Cu 55%) | Sun Valley | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.43 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Copper Sheet | Sun Valley | 3.76 | 3.76 | 3.76 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Copper Turnings | Sun Valley | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
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