Average scrap price for Telecom & Data Wire

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 6/6/2026.
$1.60/ lb−$0.50 (23.8%)
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: $1.60
Lowest price ⓘ$1.60
Highest price$1.60Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $2.00 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Los Angeles, California

Scrap buy price in Los Angeles, California — $1.60 / 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 $1.58 to $1.85.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '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).

Telecom & Data Wire price reference for Los Angeles (California)

Scrap yards in Los Angeles (California) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($1.60 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Telecom & Data Wire prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Telecom & Data Wire in Los Angeles

These are scrap yards in Los Angeles (California) that recently updated Telecom & Data 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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Greener Recycling

Listed as: Communication Wire
20749 Prairie St, Chatsworth, CA 91311 Plan route
$1.60/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

TM Scrap Metals Inc.

Listed as: Communication Wire
11092 Tuxford St, Sun Valley, CA 91352 Plan route
$1.55/ lb

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Compare Telecom & Data Wire prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

See the exact price difference between Telecom & Data Wire and similar grades like #2 Insulated Wire or MCM & Industrial Cable. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Telecom & Data Wire
Telecom & Data Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.50 / lb
Mix it with Telecom & Data Wire?They'll pay $1.60 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.90 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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Romex® Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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THHN Wire Estimated prices in California
Avg price:$1.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Armored Cable (BX) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.79 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +33.3%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -23.6%
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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 Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.27 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +20.0%
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Daily price history for Telecom & Data Wire

The table below shows the daily price history for Telecom & Data 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)
$1.60 / lb−$0.50$1.60 – $1.60
6/4/2026 $2.10 / lb+$0.52$2.10 – $2.10
2/17/2026 $1.58 / lb+$0.08$1.55 – $1.60
10/6/2025 $1.50 / lb+$0.15$1.50 – $1.50
8/29/2025 $1.35 / lb−$0.10$1.35 – $1.35
8/26/2025 $1.45 / lb+$0.05$1.45 – $1.45
1/17/2025 $1.40 / lb−$0.10$1.40 – $1.40
6/16/2024 $1.50 / lb+$0.20$1.50 – $1.50
4/20/2024 $1.30 / lb+$0.10$1.30 – $1.30
9/30/2023 $1.20 / lb+$0.05$1.20 – $1.20
4/1/2023 $1.15 / lb+$0.05$1.15 – $1.15
12/6/2022 $1.10 / lb+$0.35$1.10 – $1.10
11/27/2022 $0.75 / lb−$0.15$0.75 – $0.75
9/29/2022 $0.90 / lb−$0.10$0.90 – $0.90
9/22/2022 $1.00 / lb−$0.50$1.00 – $1.00
5/25/2022 $1.50 / lb+$0.15$1.50 – $1.50
5/21/2022 $1.35 / lb−$0.05$1.35 – $1.35
12/9/2021 $1.40 / lb+$0.02$1.40 – $1.40
9/19/2021 $1.38 / lb+$0.58$1.30 – $1.45
4/17/2021 $0.80 / lb−$0.50$0.80 – $0.80
3/4/2021 $1.30 / lb+$0.20$1.30 – $1.30
1/24/2021 $1.10 / lb+$0.20$1.10 – $1.10
10/23/2020 $0.90 / lb+$0.05$0.90 – $0.90
8/15/2020 $0.85 / lb+$0.15$0.85 – $0.85
12/6/2019 $0.70 / lb−$0.10$0.70 – $0.70
4/4/2019 $0.80 / lb+$0.10$0.80 – $0.80
11/10/2016 $0.70 / lb+$0.05$0.70 – $0.70