Average scrap price for Christmas Lights

365-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 2/17/2026.
$0.35/ lb+$0.05 (16.7%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.35
Lowest price $0.35
Highest price$0.35Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Ohio
  • Low (around $0.35): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.35): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.35+): 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 $0.33 to $0.35.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past year.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell Christmas Lights in Ohio

Scrap yards in Ohio buying Christmas Lights — 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: Christmas Lights
533 N Nelson Rd, Columbus, OH 43219 Plan route
$0.35/ lb
Updated 320 days ago

Speedie Recycling

Listed as: X-mas Lights
7021 Eberhart Rd NW, Dover, OH 44622 Plan route
Today: 8-11AM
$0.35/ lb

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Compare Christmas Lights prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

See the exact price difference between Christmas Lights and similar grades like Computer 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 Christmas Lights
Christmas Lights Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Computer Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Mix it with Christmas Lights?They'll pay $0.35 / 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:$4.27 / 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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Romex® Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +8.5%
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#1 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.00 / 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: +1.4%
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Daily price history for Christmas Lights

The table below shows the daily price history for Christmas Lights 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)
$0.35 / lb+$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
12/20/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
12/19/2025 $0.35 / lb— no change$0.35 – $0.35
11/3/2025 $0.35 / lb+$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
12/12/2024 $0.30 / lb+$0.10$0.30 – $0.30
4/18/2024 $0.20 / lb+$0.04$0.20 – $0.20