ScrapLight Copper / Sheet Copper Scrap Prices in Michigan
Check today’s scrap Light Copper / Sheet Copper prices in Michigan and find the best offers from local scrap yards. Get the most money per pound for your light copper / sheet copper — compare local yard rates, track the market trend, and sell at the right time.
Average scrap price for Light Copper / Sheet Copper
- Low (around $2.85): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($2.93): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($3.00+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.
Where to sell Light Copper / Sheet Copper in Michigan
Scrap yards in Michigan buying Light Copper / Sheet Copper — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Light Copper / Sheet Copper | $2.93 / lb |
| #1 Copper | $4.65 / lb |
| Bare Bright Copper | $4.38 / lb |
| #2 Copper | $4.38 / lb |
| MCM & Industrial Cable | $4.31 / lb |
| Copper Turnings | $4.10 / lb |
| THHN Wire | $3.66 / lb |
| #1 Insulated Wire | $3.00 / lb |
| Coax & Heliax Cable | $2.48 / lb |
| Telecom & Data Wire | $2.15 / lb |
| Wire Harnesses | $1.90 / lb |
| Romex® Wire | $1.60 / lb |
| #2 Insulated Wire | $1.00 / lb |
| #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) | $1.00 / lb |
| Armored Cable (BX) | $0.79 / lb |
| Computer Wire | $0.40 / lb |
| Christmas Lights | $0.27 / lb |
Price trend: Light Copper / Sheet Copper at local scrap yards
This chart shows the historical price trend for Light Copper / Sheet Copper at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.
Daily price history for Light Copper / Sheet Copper
The table below shows the daily price history for Light Copper / Sheet Copper at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2.93 / lb | −$0.07 | $4.55 – $4.55 | |
| 6/4/2026 | $3.00 / lb | +$0.15 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| 5/14/2026 | $2.85 / lb | +$0.12 | $2.85 – $2.85 |
| 2/17/2026 | $2.73 / lb | −$0.57 | $2.50 – $2.95 |
| 12/19/2025 | $3.30 / lb | +$0.35 | $3.30 – $3.30 |
| 10/13/2025 | $2.95 / lb | −$0.15 | $2.95 – $2.95 |
| 10/6/2025 | $3.10 / lb | +$0.20 | $3.10 – $3.10 |
| 10/2/2025 | $2.90 / lb | +$0.50 | $2.90 – $2.90 |
| 9/25/2025 | $2.40 / lb | −$0.30 | $2.40 – $2.40 |
| 8/27/2025 | $2.70 / lb | +$0.45 | $2.70 – $2.70 |
| 8/1/2025 | $2.25 / lb | −$0.20 | $2.25 – $2.25 |
| 6/30/2025 | $2.45 / lb | +$0.25 | $2.45 – $2.45 |
| 6/12/2025 | $2.20 / lb | −$0.70 | $2.20 – $2.20 |
| 2/16/2025 | $2.90 / lb | +$0.40 | $2.90 – $2.90 |
| 2/9/2025 | $2.50 / lb | −$0.80 | $2.50 – $2.50 |
| 8/5/2024 | $3.30 / lb | +$0.90 | $3.30 – $3.30 |
| 12/7/2023 | $2.40 / lb | +$0.25 | $2.40 – $2.40 |
| 11/26/2022 | $2.15 / lb | −$0.75 | $2.15 – $2.15 |
| 5/18/2022 | $2.90 / lb | +$0.30 | $2.90 – $2.90 |
| 11/27/2021 | $2.60 / lb | +$0.20 | $2.60 – $2.60 |
| 2/27/2021 | $2.40 / lb | +$0.15 | $2.40 – $2.40 |
| 1/25/2021 | $2.25 / lb | +$0.30 | $2.25 – $2.25 |
| 9/26/2020 | $1.95 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.95 – $1.95 |
| 8/6/2020 | $1.85 / lb | +$0.35 | $1.85 – $1.85 |
| 12/9/2019 | $1.50 / lb | +$0.20 | $1.50 – $1.50 |
| 8/23/2019 | $1.30 / lb | −$0.30 | $1.30 – $1.30 |
| 8/19/2019 | $1.60 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.60 – $1.60 |
| 7/18/2019 | $1.50 / lb | −$0.20 | $1.50 – $1.50 |
| 5/14/2019 | $1.70 / lb | −$0.05 | $1.70 – $1.70 |
| 3/14/2019 | $1.75 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.75 – $1.75 |
| 2/11/2019 | $1.65 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.65 – $1.65 |
| 1/10/2019 | $1.55 / lb | +$0.15 | $1.55 – $1.55 |
| 1/2/2019 | $1.40 / lb | −$0.25 | $1.40 – $1.40 |
| 12/10/2018 | $1.65 / lb | −$0.05 | $1.65 – $1.65 |
| 10/10/2018 | $1.70 / lb | +$0.40 | $1.70 – $1.70 |
Map of scrap yards buying Light Copper / Sheet Copper
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for Light Copper / Sheet Copper. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates from local yards near you.