Average scrap price for MCM & Industrial Cable

180-day market: price lists from 5 yards. As of 10/5/2026.
$4.31/ lb−$0.54 (11.1%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $4.31
Lowest price ⓘ$4.04
Highest price$4.85Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read a yard's offer
  • Low (around $4.04): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($4.31): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($4.85+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $3.33 to $4.88.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 5 live board rates (out of 7 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell MCM & Industrial Cable in the US

Scrap yards in the US buying MCM & Industrial Cable — 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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Updated 29 days ago

ADJ Metals

Listed as: High grade wire/ MCM Wire
14 Broad St Suite 205, Keyport, NJ 07735 Plan route
$4.35/ lb
Updated 35 days ago

Astro City Scrap Metal

Listed as: High Recovery 90% or more (Big Wire)
4530 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018 Plan route
$4.85/ lb
Updated 70 days ago

E-Z Money Recycling LLC

Listed as: MCM Copper Wire 90%
1234 S 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Plan route
$4.15/ lb
Updated 70 days ago

E-Z Money Recycling LLC

Listed as: MCM Copper Wire 90%
1234 S 7th St, Phoenix Plan route
$4.15/ lb
Updated 172 days ago

Wichita Material Recovery - WMR - 303-9303

Listed as: Wire Insulated MCM 80%
624 E Morris St, Wichita, KS 67211 Plan route
$4.04/ lb
Updated 244 days ago

Rockaway Recycling

Listed as: 500-750 MCM (Bare Bright Inside) - 88-93% ICW
311 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Plan route
$3.60/ lb

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Compare MCM & Industrial Cable prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

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

Current price MCM & Industrial Cable
MCM & Industrial Cable Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$4.31 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +12.9%
THHN Wire Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.57 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +19.5%
Price analytics
#1 Insulated Wire Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.28 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.6%
Price analytics
Romex® Wire Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.81 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +4.3%
Price analytics
Coax & Heliax Cable Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.48 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +5.5%
Price analytics
#2 Insulated Wire Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.04 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +10.8%
Price analytics
Wire Harnesses Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.98 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -0.8%
Price analytics
Telecom & Data Wire Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.60 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +3.2%
Price analytics
Armored Cable (BX) Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.79 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +33.3%
Price analytics
#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -23.6%
Price analytics
Computer Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Christmas Lights Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.27 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +20.0%
Price analytics

Price trend: MCM & Industrial Cable at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for MCM & Industrial Cable 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 MCM & Industrial Cable

The table below shows the daily price history for MCM & Industrial Cable 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)
$4.31 / lb−$0.54$4.35 – $4.35
9/29/2026 $4.85 / lb−$0.10$4.85 – $4.85
9/22/2026 $4.95 / lb+$0.05$4.95 – $4.95
9/18/2026 $4.90 / lb+$0.10$4.90 – $4.90
9/17/2026 $4.80 / lb+$0.10$4.80 – $4.80
9/14/2026 $4.70 / lb−$0.05$4.70 – $4.70
9/11/2026 $4.75 / lb+$0.05$4.75 – $4.75
9/10/2026 $4.70 / lb−$0.25$4.70 – $4.70
9/9/2026 $4.95 / lb+$0.05$4.95 – $4.95
9/8/2026 $4.90 / lb+$0.05$4.90 – $4.90
9/3/2026 $4.85 / lb+$0.10$4.85 – $4.85
9/2/2026 $4.75 / lb−$0.05$4.75 – $4.75
8/27/2026 $4.80 / lb+$0.45$4.80 – $4.80
8/25/2026 $4.35 / lb+$0.25$4.15 – $4.75
8/19/2026 $4.10 / lb+$0.05$4.10 – $4.10
8/17/2026 $4.05 / lb+$0.15$4.05 – $4.05
7/20/2026 $3.90 / lb−$0.10$3.90 – $3.90
6/24/2026 $4.00 / lb−$0.50$4.00 – $4.00
5/19/2026 $4.50 / lb+$0.33$4.50 – $4.50
5/15/2026 $4.17 / lb−$0.13$4.04 – $4.30
5/14/2026 $4.30 / lb−$0.20$4.05 – $4.55
5/12/2026 $4.50 / lb+$0.55$4.50 – $4.50
5/10/2026 $3.95 / lb−$0.50$3.95 – $3.95
5/9/2026 $4.45 / lb+$0.05$4.45 – $4.45
5/8/2026 $4.40 / lb+$0.05$4.40 – $4.40
5/7/2026 $4.35 / lb+$0.10$4.35 – $4.35
5/6/2026 $4.25 / lb+$0.10$4.25 – $4.25
5/5/2026 $4.15 / lb+$0.34$4.15 – $4.15
5/1/2026 $3.81 / lb−$0.44$3.81 – $3.81
4/30/2026 $4.25 / lb+$0.28$4.25 – $4.25
4/26/2026 $3.97 / lb−$0.05$3.97 – $3.97
4/19/2026 $4.02 / lb−$0.06$4.02 – $4.02
4/17/2026 $4.08 / lb−$0.17$3.85 – $4.30
4/16/2026 $4.25 / lb+$0.44$4.25 – $4.25
4/11/2026 $3.81 / lb−$0.12$3.81 – $3.81
4/10/2026 $3.93 / lb−$0.12$3.75 – $4.10
4/8/2026 $4.05 / lb+$0.10$4.05 – $4.05
4/1/2026 $3.95 / lb+$0.36$3.95 – $3.95
3/27/2026 $3.59 / lb−$0.31$3.59 – $3.59
3/26/2026 $3.90 / lb+$0.40$3.90 – $3.90
3/22/2026 $3.50 / lb−$0.50$3.30 – $3.70
3/13/2026 $4.00 / lb−$0.05$4.00 – $4.00
3/12/2026 $4.05 / lb+$0.42$4.05 – $4.05
3/4/2026 $3.63 / lb−$0.23$3.60 – $3.65
3/3/2026 $3.86 / lb−$0.24$3.72 – $4.00
3/2/2026 $4.10 / lb−$0.10$4.10 – $4.10
2/27/2026 $4.20 / lb+$0.32$4.20 – $4.20
2/25/2026 $3.88 / lb+$0.04$3.88 – $3.88
2/17/2026 $3.84 / lb+$0.37$3.55 – $4.10
2/3/2026 $3.47 / lb−$0.63$3.47 – $3.47
1/30/2026 $4.10 / lb+$0.15$4.10 – $4.10
1/29/2026 $3.95 / lb+$0.05$3.95 – $3.95
1/23/2026 $3.90 / lb−$0.05$3.90 – $3.90
1/20/2026 $3.95 / lb+$0.05$3.95 – $3.95
1/17/2026 $3.90 / lb−$0.10$3.90 – $3.90
1/11/2026 $4.00 / lb+$0.05$4.00 – $4.00
1/9/2026 $3.95 / lb+$0.11$3.95 – $3.95
1/8/2026 $3.84 / lb+$0.11$3.57 – $4.10
1/7/2026 $3.73 / lb−$0.47$3.73 – $3.73
1/6/2026 $4.20 / lb+$0.76$4.20 – $4.20
1/4/2026 $3.44 / lb−$0.13$3.44 – $3.44
1/3/2026 $3.57 / lb+$0.17$3.57 – $3.57
12/27/2025 $3.40 / lb−$0.50$3.40 – $3.40
12/24/2025 $3.90 / lb+$0.05$3.90 – $3.90
12/20/2025 $3.85 / lb+$0.10$3.85 – $3.85
12/19/2025 $3.75 / lb−$0.10$3.75 – $3.75
12/10/2025 $3.85 / lb+$0.20$3.85 – $3.85
12/6/2025 $3.65 / lb+$0.05$3.40 – $3.90
12/4/2025 $3.60 / lb−$0.15$3.35 – $3.85
12/2/2025 $3.75 / lb+$0.10$3.75 – $3.75
11/26/2025 $3.65 / lb+$0.25$3.65 – $3.65
11/21/2025 $3.40 / lb+$0.02$3.25 – $3.55
11/20/2025 $3.38 / lb+$0.05$3.15 – $3.60
11/5/2025 $3.33 / lb−$0.27$3.15 – $3.50
10/30/2025 $3.60 / lb+$0.10$3.60 – $3.60
10/29/2025 $3.50 / lb−$0.10$3.30 – $3.70
10/27/2025 $3.60 / lb+$0.10$3.60 – $3.60
10/17/2025 $3.50 / lb+$1.05$3.50 – $3.50
10/15/2025 $2.45 / lb−$1.15$2.45 – $2.45
10/14/2025 $3.60 / lb−$0.10$3.60 – $3.60
10/13/2025 $3.70 / lb+$0.37$3.70 – $3.70
10/11/2025 $3.33 / lb−$0.15$3.00 – $3.65
10/10/2025 $3.48 / lb−$0.32$3.25 – $3.70
10/9/2025 $3.80 / lb+$0.65$3.80 – $3.80
10/8/2025 $3.15 / lb−$0.25$3.15 – $3.15
10/4/2025 $3.40 / lb−$0.30$3.40 – $3.40
10/3/2025 $3.70 / lb+$0.52$3.70 – $3.70
9/29/2025 $3.18 / lb−$0.37$2.95 – $3.60
9/24/2025 $3.55 / lb+$0.15$3.55 – $3.55
9/18/2025 $3.40 / lb+$0.55$3.40 – $3.40
9/7/2025 $2.85 / lb−$0.60$2.85 – $2.85
9/3/2025 $3.45 / lb+$0.22$3.45 – $3.45
8/29/2025 $3.23 / lb−$0.22$3.10 – $3.35
8/26/2025 $3.45 / lb+$0.32$3.45 – $3.45
8/23/2025 $3.13 / lb+$0.98$2.80 – $3.40
8/1/2025 $2.15 / lb+$0.25$2.15 – $2.15
7/31/2025 $1.90 / lb−$0.90$1.90 – $1.90
7/20/2025 $2.80 / lb−$0.20$2.80 – $2.80
7/1/2025 $3.00 / lb+$0.30$3.00 – $3.00
6/25/2025 $2.70 / lb+$0.05$2.70 – $2.70
6/3/2025 $2.65 / lb−$0.15$2.65 – $2.65
5/17/2025 $2.80 / lb−$0.20$2.80 – $2.80
5/15/2025 $3.00 / lb+$0.40$3.00 – $3.00
5/7/2025 $2.60 / lb+$0.30$2.60 – $2.60
4/30/2025 $2.30 / lb+$0.05$2.30 – $2.30
4/29/2025 $2.25 / lb−$0.50$2.25 – $2.25
4/20/2025 $2.75 / lb−$0.90$2.75 – $2.75
3/25/2025 $3.65 / lb+$0.65$3.65 – $3.65
3/18/2025 $3.00 / lb−$0.05$3.00 – $3.00
3/15/2025 $3.05 / lb−$0.35$3.05 – $3.05
1/18/2025 $3.40 / lb+$0.90$3.40 – $3.40
1/1/2025 $2.50 / lb−$0.25$2.50 – $2.50
12/13/2024 $2.75 / lb+$0.05$2.75 – $2.75
12/4/2024 $2.70 / lb−$0.90$2.70 – $2.70
10/4/2024 $3.60 / lb+$1.10$3.60 – $3.60
8/15/2024 $2.50 / lb−$0.75$2.50 – $2.50
8/3/2024 $3.25 / lb+$0.60$3.25 – $3.25
7/24/2024 $2.65 / lb−$0.10$2.65 – $2.65
7/21/2024 $2.75 / lb−$0.15$2.75 – $2.75
7/18/2024 $2.90 / lb−$0.25$2.90 – $2.90
7/13/2024 $3.15 / lb+$0.10$3.15 – $3.15
7/10/2024 $3.05 / lb+$0.38$3.05 – $3.05
6/26/2024 $2.67 / lb−$0.09$2.67 – $2.67
6/25/2024 $2.76 / lb−$0.09$2.75 – $2.77
6/22/2024 $2.85 / lb+$0.30$2.85 – $2.85
6/9/2024 $2.55 / lb−$0.25$2.55 – $2.55
5/31/2024 $2.80 / lb−$0.40$2.80 – $2.80
5/26/2024 $3.20 / lb−$0.35$3.20 – $3.20
4/21/2024 $3.55 / lb+$1.45$3.55 – $3.55
4/18/2024 $2.10 / lb−$0.52$2.10 – $2.10
3/27/2024 $2.62 / lb+$0.07$2.62 – $2.62
2/25/2024 $2.55 / lb+$0.15$2.55 – $2.55
12/1/2023 $2.40 / lb−$0.15$2.40 – $2.40
10/10/2023 $2.55 / lb−$0.40$2.55 – $2.55
10/1/2023 $2.95 / lb+$0.55$2.95 – $2.95
9/30/2023 $2.40 / lb−$0.10$2.40 – $2.40
6/9/2023 $2.50 / lb−$0.10$2.50 – $2.50
5/22/2023 $2.60 / lb−$0.65$2.60 – $2.60
3/27/2023 $3.25 / lb+$0.55$3.25 – $3.25
3/24/2023 $2.70 / lb−$0.05$2.70 – $2.70
2/7/2023 $2.75 / lb−$0.15$2.75 – $2.75
2/6/2023 $2.90 / lb+$0.20$2.90 – $2.90
1/23/2023 $2.70 / lb+$0.05$2.70 – $2.70
12/7/2022 $2.65 / lb−$0.25$2.65 – $2.65
12/1/2022 $2.90 / lb+$0.45$2.90 – $2.90
7/6/2022 $2.45 / lb−$0.55$2.45 – $2.45
6/26/2022 $3.00 / lb— no change$3.00 – $3.00
5/21/2022 $3.00 / lb+$0.15$3.00 – $3.00
5/18/2022 $2.85 / lb−$0.35$2.85 – $2.85
4/16/2022 $3.20 / lb−$0.60$3.20 – $3.20
3/31/2022 $3.80 / lb+$0.75$3.80 – $3.80
3/19/2022 $3.05 / lb−$0.15$3.05 – $3.05
3/12/2022 $3.20 / lb+$0.10$3.20 – $3.20
1/12/2022 $3.10 / lb−$0.40$3.10 – $3.10
12/6/2021 $3.50 / lb+$0.01$3.50 – $3.50
9/26/2021 $3.49 / lb+$0.74$3.49 – $3.49
8/23/2021 $2.75 / lb−$0.85$2.75 – $2.75
7/28/2021 $3.60 / lb+$0.58$3.60 – $3.60
7/25/2021 $3.02 / lb+$0.55$3.02 – $3.02
1/27/2021 $2.47 / lb−$0.04$2.47 – $2.47
1/26/2021 $2.51 / lb+$0.21$2.51 – $2.51
12/1/2020 $2.30 / lb+$0.20$2.30 – $2.30
11/11/2020 $2.10 / lb+$0.10$2.10 – $2.10
8/9/2020 $2.00 / lb+$0.15$2.00 – $2.00
8/2/2020 $1.85 / lb+$0.20$1.85 – $1.85
7/24/2020 $1.65 / lb+$0.20$1.65 – $1.65
4/8/2020 $1.45 / lb−$0.40$1.45 – $1.45
1/27/2020 $1.85 / lb+$0.05$1.85 – $1.85
12/16/2019 $1.80 / lb+$0.20$1.80 – $1.80
10/22/2019 $1.60 / lb−$0.06$1.60 – $1.60
9/16/2019 $1.66 / lb−$0.06$1.66 – $1.66
7/16/2019 $1.72 / lb−$0.03$1.72 – $1.72
8/23/2018 $1.75 / lb−$0.05$1.75 – $1.75
8/6/2018 $1.80 / lb−$0.08$1.80 – $1.80
7/16/2018 $1.88 / lb+$0.74$1.88 – $1.88