Average scrap price for Telecom & Data Wire

365-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 2/17/2026.
$1.70/ lb+$0.50 (41.7%)
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 Ohio

Scrap buy price in Ohio — $1.70 / 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 $1.70 to $1.70.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 2 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Telecom & Data Wire in Ohio

Scrap yards in Ohio buying Telecom & Data 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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Columbus Metal Recycling

Listed as: Comunications Wire (Cat 5/6)
533 N Nelson Rd, Columbus, OH 43219 Plan route
$1.70/ lb
Updated 365 days ago

Speedie Recycling

Listed as: Cat 5/Cat 6 Wire 55%
7021 Eberhart Rd NW, Dover, OH 44622 Plan route
Today: 8AM-4PM
$1.45/ 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:$1.70 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +3.2%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.75 / lb
Mix it with Telecom & Data Wire?They'll pay $1.70 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.05 / 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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THHN Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.57 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +19.5%
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Romex® Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.92 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +4.3%
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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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#1 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.25 / 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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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) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.75 / 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:$0.27 / 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)
$1.70 / lb+$0.50$1.70 – $1.70
11/3/2025 $1.20 / lb+$0.05$1.20 – $1.20
8/23/2025 $1.15 / lb+$0.25$1.15 – $1.15
4/18/2024 $0.90 / lb−$0.10$0.90 – $0.90
12/1/2023 $1.00 / lb+$0.20$1.00 – $1.00
6/9/2023 $0.80 / lb−$0.35$0.80 – $0.80
2/6/2023 $1.15 / lb+$0.05$1.15 – $1.15
10/4/2022 $1.10 / lb+$0.45$1.10 – $1.10
8/2/2020 $0.65 / lb+$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
7/24/2020 $0.60 / lb−$0.05$0.60 – $0.60