SchrottToday’s Bare Bright Copper Scrap Prices in Michigan
Bare Bright Copper is the absolute holy grail of the scrap yard, currently averaging $5.01 per pound nationwide. Find out exactly what local yards in Michigan are paying and how to prep your wire to ensure you hit that top-tier scale price.
Average Bare Bright Copper Price
- Low (around $3.80): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($3.90): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($4.00+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.
Top Paying Scrap Yards in Michigan
Don't let your premium wire get downgraded just because you pulled up to the wrong scale. Below is a list of buyers in Michigan actively grading and pricing Bare Bright Copper. Always call ahead to lock in your rate, as prices fluctuate daily based on the COMEX and local yard inventory.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper | $3.90 / lb |
| #1 Copper | $4.10 / lb |
| Copper Turnings | $4.00 / lb |
| MCM & Industrial Cable | $3.94 / lb |
| #2 Copper | $3.88 / lb |
| Light Copper / Sheet Copper | $3.27 / lb |
| THHN Wire | $3.24 / lb |
| #1 Insulated Wire | $2.43 / lb |
| Coax & Heliax Cable | $2.16 / lb |
| Romex® Wire | $2.08 / lb |
| Wire Harnesses | $1.20 / lb |
| Telecom & Data Wire | $1.10 / lb |
| #2 Insulated Wire | $1.10 / lb |
| Jelly Wire | $1.03 / lb |
| Armored Cable (BX) | $0.66 / lb |
| #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) | $0.59 / lb |
| Computer Wire | $0.40 / lb |
| Christmas Lights | $0.13 / lb |
Bare Bright Copper Price Trends
This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.
Bare Bright Copper: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (COMEX)
Bare Bright Copper: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $5.9700 / lb | $3.90 / lb | −$2.07 (34.7%) |
| April 2026 | $5.9057 / lb | $3.76 / lb | −$2.15 (36.3%) |
| March 2026 | $5.6775 / lb | $3.64 / lb | −$2.04 (35.9%) |
| February 2026 | $5.8801 / lb | $3.85 / lb | −$2.03 (34.5%) |
| January 2026 | $5.8949 / lb | $3.65 / lb | −$2.24 (38.1%) |
| December 2025 | $5.4977 / lb | $3.65 / lb | −$1.85 (33.6%) |
| November 2025 | $5.0640 / lb | $3.28 / lb | −$1.78 (35.2%) |
| October 2025 | $5.0502 / lb | $3.32 / lb | −$1.73 (34.3%) |
| September 2025 | $4.6624 / lb | $3.01 / lb | −$1.65 (35.4%) |
| August 2025 | $4.4780 / lb | $2.99 / lb | −$1.49 (33.2%) |
| July 2025 | $5.4826 / lb | $3.51 / lb | −$1.97 (36%) |
| June 2025 | $4.8832 / lb | $3.13 / lb | −$1.75 (35.9%) |
| May 2025 | $4.6862 / lb | $3.00 / lb | −$1.69 (36%) |
| April 2025 | $4.6543 / lb | $2.98 / lb | −$1.67 (36%) |
| March 2025 | $4.9195 / lb | $3.15 / lb | −$1.77 (36%) |
| February 2025 | $4.5581 / lb | $3.09 / lb | −$1.47 (32.2%) |
| January 2025 | $4.2698 / lb | $2.77 / lb | −$1.50 (35.1%) |
| December 2024 | $4.1579 / lb | $2.66 / lb | −$1.50 (36%) |
| November 2024 | $4.1994 / lb | $2.69 / lb | −$1.51 (35.9%) |
| October 2024 | $4.4318 / lb | $2.84 / lb | −$1.59 (35.9%) |
| September 2024 | $4.2927 / lb | $2.75 / lb | −$1.54 (35.9%) |
| August 2024 | $4.1218 / lb | $2.77 / lb | −$1.35 (32.8%) |
| July 2024 | $4.3752 / lb | $2.88 / lb | −$1.50 (34.2%) |
| June 2024 | $4.4911 / lb | $2.88 / lb | −$1.61 (35.9%) |
| May 2024 | $4.7547 / lb | $3.05 / lb | −$1.70 (35.9%) |
| April 2024 | $4.3637 / lb | $2.80 / lb | −$1.56 (35.8%) |
| March 2024 | $3.9921 / lb | $2.57 / lb | −$1.42 (35.6%) |
Bare Bright Copper Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.90 / lb | −$0.10 | $3.75 – $3.75 | |
| 2/17/2026 | $4.00 / lb | +$0.70 | $4.00 – $4.00 |
| 1/17/2026 | $3.30 / lb | −$0.46 | $3.30 – $3.30 |
| 12/19/2025 | $3.76 / lb | +$0.19 | $3.72 – $3.80 |
| 12/6/2025 | $3.57 / lb | −$0.18 | $3.57 – $3.57 |
| 12/5/2025 | $3.75 / lb | +$0.35 | $3.75 – $3.75 |
| 10/13/2025 | $3.40 / lb | −$0.07 | $3.40 – $3.40 |
| 10/6/2025 | $3.47 / lb | +$0.22 | $3.47 – $3.47 |
| 8/27/2025 | $3.25 / lb | −$0.05 | $3.25 – $3.25 |
| 8/26/2025 | $3.30 / lb | +$0.05 | $3.30 – $3.30 |
| 2/16/2025 | $3.25 / lb | — no change | $3.25 – $3.25 |
| 2/6/2025 | $3.25 / lb | −$0.15 | $3.25 – $3.25 |
| 8/5/2024 | $3.40 / lb | +$0.55 | $3.40 – $3.40 |
Bare Bright Copper scrap prices in Michigan on the map
The map shows cities in Michigan with Bare Bright Copper scrap prices. Click a marker or pick a city in the list below to see Bare Bright Copper prices in that location.