June 14 2013
Ferrous Scrap Metal prices as provided by Iron Mike Enterprises in Troy MI.
#1 Busheling $290.00 gt
#1 Baling $265.00 gt
Plate and Struct 2′x 5′ $260.00 gt
Heavy Melt 2′x 5′ $240.00 gt
Heavy Melt scrap (unprep) $225.00 gt
Automobiles (must have title) $170.00 gt
Sheet Iron $190.00 gt
#1 Shredder Frag $235.00 gt
Engine Block (clean) $250.00 gt
Punchings $280.00 gt
Turnings $140.00 gt
all prices subject to change
Reference Scrap Metal Prices
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SCRAP PRICES
Scrap metal prices vary on a daily basis depending on numerous factors including economics, supply and demand, LME and COMEX. There are non ferrous metals which include copper, aluminum, brass, bronze and then there are ferrous metals which include iron, HMS, steel. There are also nickel alloys which include stainless steels, inconel, titanium and other exotic metals.
To ensure you get the best pricing on your scrap metals you can utilize our site as a reference. Other recycling tips include:
* Always sort your metals – keep non ferrous metals separated from ferrous metals
* Keep your scrap metals clean and free of debris and garbage
* Strip your copper cable – use a copper stripping machine to get the best price for your copper scrap
Copper Scrap Prices USD per LB
#1 Bussbar $2.91
Bare Bright $2.90
#1 Copper $2.75
#2 Copper $2.60
Light Copper $2.61
Plated Copper $2.73
High Grade Wire 75% $1.67
Reg Wire 50-55% $0.93
Low Grade Wire $0.41
Xmas Light Wire $0.29
Steel USD per 100 LB
P&S 5′ and under $11.80
P&S Unprepared $10.10
#1 HMS $11.30
#1 HMS Unprepared/Cast $10.10
Torchable $8.90
Light Iron $9.60
Cars $9.60
Steel BX Wire $0.22
Aluminum USD per LB
Aluminum BX Wire $0.41
6061 Extrusion $0.53
6063 Extrusion $0.59
Alum Wheel $0.65
Dirty Alum Wheel $0.59
Alum Cast $0.44
Alum Old Sheet $0.51
Alum Siding $0.57
UBC (Alum Cans) $0.55
Alum Foil $0.16
Alum Screens $0.16
Insulated Alum Wire 65% $0.16
Litho $0.55
MLC Painted $0.47
MLC Clean Clip $0.53
Dirty Alum $0.10
Stainless Steel Scrap in USD per LB
Solid 304 Prepared $0.44
Unprepared Solid 304 $0.31
S/S Prepared 316 $0.71
S/S Unprepared 316 $0.56
Radiators USD per LB
Copper Car Rads Clean $1.62
Irony Cu Car Rads Dirty $1.00
Al. Cu Rads (ACR) Clean $1.38
Irony ACR Dirty $1.19
Alum. Radiator Clean $0.41
Irony Alum. Radiator Dirty $0.29
Heater Cores $1.16
ACR Ends $0.51
Steel Scrap Metal Weight per SF
Scrap Steel Plate weight per sf | 1 lb/ft2 = 4.88 kg/m2
Nominal Size Thickness Weight
(inches) (lb/ft2)
3/16 7.65
1/4 10.20
5/16 12.75
3/8 15.30
7/16 17.85
1/2 20.40
9/16 22.95
5/8 25.50
3/4 30.60
7/8 35.70
1 40.80
1 1/4 51.00
1 1/2 61.20
