Copper scrap prices today
Estimated scrap yard prices for copper on November 5, 2026, per pound. Based on today's market. What your yard pays depends on your area, the grade and how clean it is.
Starting estimates. Live prices update every weekday morning.
| Grade | Est. yard price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Bare Bright copper wire | $4.95/lb | – |
| #1 Copper (clean pipe/tube) | $4.40/lb | – |
| #2 Copper (solder, paint) | $4.10/lb | – |
| Insulated copper wire | $1.50/lb | – |
| Copper/brass radiators | $2.20/lb | – |
| Electric motors | $0.37/lb | – |
Get the top price
- Strip clean, shiny wire to bare bright. It's the top copper grade.
- Cut soldered ends and brass fittings off pipe to move it from #2 to #1.
- Keep insulated wire separate by thickness. Thick wire recovers more copper.
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These are estimates from market prices, not quotes. Call your yard for today's price.