Current Scrap Metal Prices
July 2016
We have provided current scrap metal prices for the United States as well as other countries for scrap copper, steel, aluminum and other metals as well as news on the recycling market, LME, iron ore prices, and other related markets. Please explore the pages of this site for specific scrap metal pricing and information.
UNITED STATES SCRAP METAL PRICES
Here are the current reference scrap metal prices in the United States. Go here for prices in Canada
STEEL and IRON SCRAP METAL PRICES
#1 Busheling $220 gt to $170 gt
#1 Baling $160 gt to $110 gt
#2 Baling $140 gt to $90 gt
Plate and Struct 2’x 5′ $160 gt to $110 gt
Plate and Struct scrap (unprep) $100 gt to $80 gt
Heavy Melt 2’x 5′ $130 gt to $100 gt
Heavy Melt scrap (unprep) $110 gt to $70 gt
Junk Cars $90 gt to $70 gt
Auto Cast $210 gt to $170 gt
Scrap Yard Cast(breakable) $100 gt to $60 gt
Sheet Iron $100 gt to $70 gt
Non Ferrous Scrap Metal Prices – Copper Scrap, Aluminum, Etc.
Prices are per pound
Copper Scrap Prices
Bare Bright Copper $1.70/LB to $1.90/lb
#1 Copper $1.80/LB to $1.85 per lb
#2 Copper $1.60/LB to $1.67/lb
#2 Communications Wire (Cat 5) .50/LB to .55 per lb
Aluminum Scrap Metal Prices
Aluminum Extrusions $0.40/LB to .42/lb
Aluminum cans $0.33/LB to .35/lb
Aluminum Siding $0.36/LB to .38/lb
Aluminum Wheels $0.48/LB to $.50 /lb
Recycling Info and Scrapping Tips
Scrap metal prices vary in the United States, Canada, India, China as well as in other countries 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
To get the best pricing on your junk car call (866) 827-1222 – TOP DOLLAR PAID!
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