Today's Scrap Metal Prices

Commodity prices and estimated scrap yard payouts by grade. Yards typically pay 15–50% below commodity prices — the table below shows both so you know what to expect.

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Commodity vs. Scrap

Commodity prices are what metals trade for on exchanges. Scrap yards pay less because they process and resell the material.

Grades Matter

Clean #1 bare bright copper pays far more than insulated wire. Sorting and cleaning your scrap bumps you to a higher grade.

Call Ahead for Large Loads

If you have 100+ lbs of a single material, call the yard first — they may offer better rates than the posted price.

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