Average scrap price for Romex® Wire

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 5/22/2026.
$1.70/ lb
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $1.70
Lowest price $1.70
Highest price$1.70Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Virginia
  • Low (around $1.70): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($1.70): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($1.70+): 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 $1.50 to $2.50.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates (out of 3 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Romex® Wire in Virginia

Scrap yards in Virginia buying Romex® Wire — 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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C & C Cullet LLC

Listed as: Romex
12115 Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005 Plan route
$2.50/ lb
Updated 138 days ago

Three Rivers Iron Metal

Listed as: Copper Insulated Housewire
500 Virginia Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554 Plan route
$1.70/ lb
Updated 214 days ago

Empire Metal Recycling

Listed as: #1 Insulated Copper (Romex 65%)
277 Suburban Dr, Suffolk, VA 23434 Plan route
$2.00/ lb

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Compare Romex® Wire prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

See the exact price difference between Romex® 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 Romex® Wire
Romex® Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
MCM & Industrial Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$4.27 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +7.8%
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THHN Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +19.3%
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Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.49 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +7.7%
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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 U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.93 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +20.8%
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#1 Insulated Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.36 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Armored Cable (BX) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.74 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +9.6%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.45 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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 Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.23 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Daily price history for Romex® Wire

The table below shows the daily price history for Romex® 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)
$1.70 / lb— no change$2.50 – $2.50
5/4/2026 $1.70 / lb−$0.25$1.70 – $1.70
2/17/2026 $1.95 / lb−$0.30$1.90 – $2.00
2/11/2026 $2.25 / lb+$0.65$2.25 – $2.25
12/7/2025 $1.60 / lb+$0.10$1.60 – $1.60
11/20/2025 $1.50 / lb−$0.50$1.50 – $1.50
11/9/2025 $2.00 / lb+$0.10$2.00 – $2.00
8/27/2025 $1.90 / lb+$0.65$1.90 – $1.90
8/25/2025 $1.25 / lb−$0.28$1.25 – $1.25
8/14/2025 $1.53 / lb−$0.27$1.53 – $1.53
8/10/2025 $1.80 / lb+$0.50$1.80 – $1.80
7/17/2025 $1.30 / lb+$0.30$1.30 – $1.30
4/27/2025 $1.00 / lb−$0.90$1.00 – $1.00
2/16/2025 $1.90 / lb−$0.10$1.90 – $1.90
11/13/2024 $2.00 / lb+$0.10$2.00 – $2.00
4/15/2024 $1.90 / lb−$0.10$1.90 – $1.90
3/24/2023 $2.00 / lb+$0.60$2.00 – $2.00
2/7/2023 $1.40 / lb−$0.10$1.40 – $1.40
12/2/2022 $1.50 / lb+$0.05$1.50 – $1.50
8/18/2022 $1.45 / lb−$0.35$1.45 – $1.45
6/27/2022 $1.80 / lb−$0.03$1.80 – $1.80
5/20/2022 $1.83 / lb+$0.13$1.65 – $2.00
1/20/2021 $1.70 / lb+$0.45$1.70 – $1.70
11/24/2020 $1.25 / lb+$0.15$1.25 – $1.25
9/20/2020 $1.10 / lb+$0.10$1.10 – $1.10