Average scrap price for #1 Insulated Wire

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 3/4/2026.
$3.41/ lb−$0.03 (1%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $3.41
Lowest price $3.05
Highest price$3.05Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $4.67 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Rockaway, New Jersey

Scrap buy price in Rockaway, New Jersey — $3.05 / 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 $2.70 to $3.13.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past year.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

#1 Insulated Wire price reference for Rockaway (New Jersey)

Scrap yards in Rockaway (New Jersey) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($3.59 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. #1 Insulated Wire prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell #1 Insulated Wire in Rockaway

These are scrap yards in Rockaway (New Jersey) that recently updated #1 Insulated Wire 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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Rockaway Recycling

Listed as: Thin/Thick Cable (79-83% ICW)
311 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Plan route
$3.05/ lb

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Compare #1 Insulated Wire prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

See the exact price difference between #1 Insulated Wire and similar grades like MCM & Industrial Cable or THHN Wire. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price #1 Insulated Wire
#1 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.41 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +3.6%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$4.10 / lb
Mix it with #1 Insulated Wire?They'll pay $3.41 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.69 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +6.3%
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THHN Wire Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$3.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Romex® Wire Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$2.78 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +4.8%
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Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$2.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Insulated Wire Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$2.18 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -16.6%
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Telecom & Data Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.16 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +12.9%
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Wire Harnesses Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$1.90 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.85 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Armored Cable (BX) Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$0.73 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Computer Wire Estimated prices in New Jersey
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Christmas Lights Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.23 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Daily price history for #1 Insulated Wire

The table below shows the daily price history for #1 Insulated Wire 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)
$3.05 / lb−$0.03$3.05 – $3.20
2/17/2026 $3.08 / lb−$0.02$3.00 – $3.15
12/6/2025 $3.10 / lb+$0.10$3.10 – $3.10
12/4/2025 $3.00 / lb+$0.07$2.95 – $3.05
11/21/2025 $2.93 / lb+$0.10$2.90 – $2.95
11/20/2025 $2.83 / lb+$0.08$2.80 – $2.85
11/3/2025 $2.75 / lb+$0.05$2.75 – $2.75
9/29/2025 $2.70 / lb+$0.07$2.70 – $2.70
9/7/2025 $2.63 / lb−$0.10$2.60 – $2.65
7/1/2025 $2.73 / lb+$0.20$2.70 – $2.75
5/17/2025 $2.53 / lb+$0.10$2.50 – $2.55
4/20/2025 $2.43 / lb−$0.32$2.40 – $2.45
3/15/2025 $2.75 / lb+$0.32$2.75 – $2.75
12/4/2024 $2.43 / lb+$0.05$2.40 – $2.45
8/15/2024 $2.38 / lb−$0.17$2.30 – $2.45
6/25/2024 $2.55 / lb+$0.16$2.55 – $2.55
3/27/2024 $2.39 / lb+$0.08$2.32 – $2.45
2/25/2024 $2.31 / lb+$0.16$2.25 – $2.37
9/30/2023 $2.15 / lb−$0.15$2.10 – $2.20
6/9/2023 $2.30 / lb−$0.03$2.30 – $2.30
5/22/2023 $2.33 / lb−$0.12$2.25 – $2.40
3/24/2023 $2.45 / lb−$0.10$2.40 – $2.50
2/7/2023 $2.55 / lb+$0.15$2.55 – $2.55
12/7/2022 $2.40 / lb+$0.15$2.40 – $2.40
7/6/2022 $2.25 / lb−$0.50$2.25 – $2.25
5/30/2022 $2.75 / lb−$0.20$2.75 – $2.75
4/16/2022 $2.95 / lb+$0.15$2.95 – $2.95
3/19/2022 $2.80 / lb+$0.25$2.80 – $2.80
8/23/2021 $2.55 / lb+$0.48$2.55 – $2.55
1/27/2021 $2.07 / lb+$0.14$2.07 – $2.07
12/1/2020 $1.93 / lb+$0.11$1.93 – $1.93
10/29/2020 $1.82 / lb+$0.19$1.82 – $1.82
8/9/2020 $1.63 / lb+$0.28$1.63 – $1.63
5/12/2020 $1.35 / lb+$0.10$1.35 – $1.35
4/8/2020 $1.25 / lb−$0.27$1.25 – $1.25
12/16/2019 $1.52 / lb+$0.07$1.52 – $1.52
9/16/2019 $1.45 / lb−$0.07$1.45 – $1.45
8/23/2018 $1.52 / lb−$0.03$1.52 – $1.52
8/6/2018 $1.55 / lb−$0.07$1.55 – $1.55
7/16/2018 $1.62 / lb+$0.68$1.62 – $1.62