SchrottLight Copper / Sheet Copper Scrap Prices in Connecticut
Current Light Copper / Sheet Copper prices at scrap yards in Connecticut. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average Light Copper / Sheet Copper Price
National high for this grade: $4.93 / lb.
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (around $3.75): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($3.86): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($3.75+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.
Light Copper / Sheet Copper price reference for Connecticut
Scrap yards in Connecticut don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($4.43 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Light Copper / Sheet Copper prices across the U.S. →
Top Scrap Yards Buying Light Copper in Connecticut
These are scrap yards in Connecticut that recently updated Light Copper / Sheet Copper prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Light Copper / Sheet Copper | $3.86 / lb |
| Bare Bright Copper | $4.40 / lb |
| #1 Copper | $4.16 / lb |
| #2 Copper | $3.99 / lb |
| Copper Turnings | $4.00 / lb |
| MCM & Industrial Cable | $3.94 / lb |
| THHN Wire | $3.17 / lb |
| #2 Insulated Wire | $2.53 / lb |
| Romex® Wire | $2.25 / lb |
| #1 Insulated Wire | $2.02 / lb |
| Wire Harnesses | $1.58 / lb |
| Coax & Heliax Cable | $1.35 / lb |
| Telecom & Data Wire | $1.32 / lb |
| Jelly Wire | $1.30 / lb |
| #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) | $1.01 / lb |
| Computer Wire | $0.64 / lb |
| Armored Cable (BX) | $0.50 / lb |
| Christmas Lights | $0.34 / lb |
Light Copper Price Trends & History
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.
Light Copper / Sheet Copper: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (COMEX)
Light Copper / Sheet 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 | $3.75 / lb | −$2.22 (37.2%) |
| April 2026 | $5.9057 / lb | $3.64 / lb | −$2.27 (38.4%) |
| March 2026 | $5.6775 / lb | $3.58 / lb | −$2.10 (36.9%) |
| February 2026 | $5.8801 / lb | $3.56 / lb | −$2.32 (39.5%) |
| January 2026 | $5.8949 / lb | $3.63 / lb | −$2.26 (38.4%) |
| December 2025 | $5.4977 / lb | $3.29 / lb | −$2.21 (40.2%) |
| November 2025 | $5.0640 / lb | $2.86 / lb | −$2.20 (43.5%) |
| October 2025 | $5.0502 / lb | $2.76 / lb | −$2.29 (45.3%) |
| September 2025 | $4.6624 / lb | $2.72 / lb | −$1.94 (41.7%) |
| August 2025 | $4.4780 / lb | $2.19 / lb | −$2.29 (51.1%) |
| July 2025 | $5.4826 / lb | $3.38 / lb | −$2.10 (38.4%) |
| June 2025 | $4.8832 / lb | $3.01 / lb | −$1.87 (38.4%) |
| May 2025 | $4.6862 / lb | $2.64 / lb | −$2.05 (43.7%) |
| April 2025 | $4.6543 / lb | $2.87 / lb | −$1.78 (38.3%) |
| March 2025 | $4.9195 / lb | $3.03 / lb | −$1.89 (38.4%) |
| February 2025 | $4.5581 / lb | $2.58 / lb | −$1.98 (43.4%) |
| January 2025 | $4.2698 / lb | $2.63 / lb | −$1.64 (38.4%) |
| December 2024 | $4.1579 / lb | $2.56 / lb | −$1.60 (38.4%) |
| November 2024 | $4.1994 / lb | $2.46 / lb | −$1.74 (41.4%) |
| October 2024 | $4.4318 / lb | $2.73 / lb | −$1.70 (38.4%) |
| September 2024 | $4.2927 / lb | $2.49 / lb | −$1.80 (42%) |
| August 2024 | $4.1218 / lb | $2.54 / lb | −$1.58 (38.4%) |
| July 2024 | $4.3752 / lb | $2.70 / lb | −$1.68 (38.3%) |
| June 2024 | $4.4911 / lb | $2.64 / lb | −$1.85 (41.2%) |
| May 2024 | $4.7547 / lb | $2.93 / lb | −$1.82 (38.4%) |
| April 2024 | $4.3637 / lb | $2.69 / lb | −$1.67 (38.4%) |
| March 2024 | $3.9836 / lb | $2.45 / lb | −$1.53 (38.5%) |
| February 2024 | $3.8018 / lb | $2.16 / lb | −$1.64 (43.2%) |
| January 2024 | $3.8113 / lb | $2.35 / lb | −$1.46 (38.3%) |
| December 2023 | $3.8712 / lb | $2.39 / lb | −$1.48 (38.3%) |
| November 2023 | $3.7208 / lb | $2.29 / lb | −$1.43 (38.5%) |
| October 2023 | $3.6093 / lb | $2.18 / lb | −$1.43 (39.6%) |
| September 2023 | $3.7598 / lb | $2.18 / lb | −$1.58 (42%) |
| August 2023 | $3.7761 / lb | $2.33 / lb | −$1.45 (38.3%) |
| July 2023 | $3.8455 / lb | $2.37 / lb | −$1.48 (38.4%) |
| June 2023 | $3.8050 / lb | $2.34 / lb | −$1.47 (38.5%) |
| May 2023 | $3.7515 / lb | $2.31 / lb | −$1.44 (38.4%) |
| April 2023 | $4.0074 / lb | $2.43 / lb | −$1.58 (39.4%) |
| March 2023 | $4.0282 / lb | $2.25 / lb | −$1.78 (44.1%) |
| February 2023 | $4.0648 / lb | $2.50 / lb | −$1.56 (38.5%) |
| January 2023 | $4.1151 / lb | $2.54 / lb | −$1.58 (38.3%) |
| December 2022 | $3.8207 / lb | $2.28 / lb | −$1.54 (40.3%) |
| November 2022 | $3.6740 / lb | $2.16 / lb | −$1.51 (41.2%) |
| October 2022 | $3.4304 / lb | $2.11 / lb | −$1.32 (38.5%) |
| September 2022 | $3.4553 / lb | $1.94 / lb | −$1.52 (43.9%) |
| August 2022 | $3.6165 / lb | $2.02 / lb | −$1.60 (44.1%) |
| July 2022 | $3.4195 / lb | $2.11 / lb | −$1.31 (38.3%) |
| June 2022 | $4.1187 / lb | $2.54 / lb | −$1.58 (38.3%) |
| May 2022 | $4.2968 / lb | $2.54 / lb | −$1.76 (40.9%) |
Light Copper / Sheet 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.75 / lb | +$0.39 | $3.75 – $3.75 | |
| 2/17/2026 | $3.36 / lb | +$0.57 | $2.96 – $3.75 |
| 12/6/2025 | $2.79 / lb | +$0.15 | $2.79 – $2.79 |
| 11/20/2025 | $2.64 / lb | +$0.20 | $2.64 – $2.64 |
| 11/5/2025 | $2.44 / lb | −$0.36 | $2.44 – $2.44 |
| 10/28/2025 | $2.80 / lb | +$0.36 | $2.80 – $2.80 |
| 10/11/2025 | $2.44 / lb | −$0.24 | $2.44 – $2.44 |
| 10/2/2025 | $2.68 / lb | +$0.18 | $2.68 – $2.68 |
| 9/18/2025 | $2.50 / lb | +$0.94 | $2.50 – $2.50 |
| 8/29/2025 | $1.56 / lb | +$0.09 | $1.56 – $1.56 |
| 8/23/2025 | $1.47 / lb | −$0.52 | $1.47 – $1.47 |
| 5/28/2025 | $1.99 / lb | −$0.05 | $1.99 – $1.99 |
| 2/13/2025 | $2.04 / lb | −$0.10 | $2.04 – $2.04 |
| 11/13/2024 | $2.14 / lb | +$0.15 | $2.14 – $2.14 |
| 9/14/2024 | $1.99 / lb | −$0.30 | $1.99 – $1.99 |
| 6/19/2024 | $2.29 / lb | +$0.55 | $2.29 – $2.29 |
| 2/26/2024 | $1.74 / lb | +$0.15 | $1.74 – $1.74 |
| 10/2/2023 | $1.59 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.59 – $1.59 |
| 4/1/2023 | $1.49 / lb | −$0.15 | $1.49 – $1.49 |
| 12/3/2022 | $1.64 / lb | +$0.30 | $1.64 – $1.64 |
| 9/30/2022 | $1.34 / lb | −$0.10 | $1.34 – $1.34 |
| 8/14/2022 | $1.44 / lb | −$0.55 | $1.44 – $1.44 |
Light Copper / Sheet Copper scrap prices in Connecticut on the map
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