Average scrap price for Copper Turnings

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 8/27/2026.
$4.10/ lb+$0.45 (12.3%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $4.10
Lowest price ⓘ$4.10
Highest price$4.10Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Pennsylvania

Scrap buy price in Pennsylvania — $4.10 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $3.15 to $4.10.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 2 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Copper Turnings in Pennsylvania

Scrap yards in Pennsylvania buying Copper Turnings — 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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Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

Listed as: COPPER TURNINGS
1056 PA-61, Pottsville, PA 17901 Plan route
$4.10/ lb
Updated 425 days ago

Integral Scrap & Recycling

Listed as: Copper Turnings (C&D)
155 Airport Rd, Indiana, PA 15701 Plan route
$3.05/ lb

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Compare Copper Turnings prices with other Copper grades

See the exact price difference between Copper Turnings and similar grades like #1 Copper or #2 Copper. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Copper Turnings
Copper Turnings Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$4.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#1 Copper Based on 7 scrap yards
Avg price:$4.99 / lb
Mix it with Copper Turnings?They'll pay $4.10 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.89 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +1.2%
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#2 Copper Based on 7 scrap yards
Avg price:$4.71 / lb
Mix it with Copper Turnings?They'll pay $4.10 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.61 / lb
Trend for 90 days: 0.2%
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Light Copper / Sheet Copper Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$4.28 / lb
Mix it with Copper Turnings?They'll pay $4.10 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.18 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +16.8%
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Bare Bright Copper Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$5.02 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +1.0%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$4.31 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +12.9%
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#1 Insulated Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.80 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -2.2%
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THHN Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.20 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +5.9%
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Romex® Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.79 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -11.0%
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Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.48 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +5.5%
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Telecom & Data Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.15 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +20.2%
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Wire Harnesses Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.98 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -0.8%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.58 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +1.6%
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Armored Cable (BX) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.00 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +10.9%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.65 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +13.6%
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Computer Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Christmas Lights Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price trend: Copper Turnings at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Copper Turnings 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 Copper Turnings

The table below shows the daily price history for Copper Turnings 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.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$4.10 / lb+$0.45$4.10 – $4.10
4/25/2026 $3.65 / lb+$0.25$3.65 – $3.65
3/10/2026 $3.40 / lb+$0.25$3.40 – $3.40
2/17/2026 $3.15 / lb+$0.45$3.15 – $3.15
10/6/2025 $2.70 / lb+$0.70$2.70 – $2.70
10/1/2025 $2.00 / lb−$1.05$2.00 – $2.00
8/23/2025 $3.05 / lb+$0.55$3.05 – $3.05
8/3/2025 $2.50 / lb−$0.20$2.50 – $2.50
7/11/2025 $2.70 / lb+$0.20$2.70 – $2.70
6/17/2025 $2.50 / lb−$0.05$2.50 – $2.50
6/11/2025 $2.55 / lb−$0.65$2.55 – $2.55
7/13/2024 $3.20 / lb+$0.30$3.20 – $3.20
5/18/2024 $2.90 / lb+$0.20$2.90 – $2.90
4/17/2024 $2.70 / lb+$0.50$2.70 – $2.70
12/5/2023 $2.20 / lb−$0.40$2.20 – $2.20
12/2/2023 $2.60 / lb+$0.30$2.60 – $2.60
6/4/2023 $2.30 / lb+$0.20$2.30 – $2.30
9/27/2022 $2.10 / lb+$0.20$2.10 – $2.10
8/19/2022 $1.90 / lb−$1.10$1.90 – $1.90
1/22/2022 $3.00 / lb+$0.20$3.00 – $3.00
10/16/2021 $2.80 / lb+$0.55$2.80 – $2.80
7/27/2021 $2.25 / lb+$0.85$2.25 – $2.25
1/28/2021 $1.40 / lb−$0.90$1.40 – $1.40
1/16/2021 $2.30 / lb+$0.20$2.30 – $2.30
12/5/2020 $2.10 / lb+$0.85$2.10 – $2.10
11/25/2020 $1.25 / lb−$0.65$1.25 – $1.25
10/19/2020 $1.90 / lb+$0.20$1.90 – $1.90
12/14/2019 $1.70 / lb+$0.15$1.70 – $1.70
11/20/2019 $1.55 / lb+$0.05$1.55 – $1.55