Average Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) Price

180-day market: price lists from 4 yards. As of 3/4/2026.
$1.45/ lb
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $1.45
Lowest price $1.45
Highest price$1.45Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers in Buffalo, New York
  • Low (around $1.45): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($1.45): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($1.45+): 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 $1.12 to $3.04.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~76.2% (-$4.64 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–76%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 4 live board rates in this area.

Top Paying Scrap Yards for Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) in Buffalo, NY

Before you haul your AC coils to the scale, review the yards in Buffalo, New York actively buying Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR). With national averages sitting around $2.51, local payouts can fluctuate based on the volume and how clean your coils are. Always call ahead to confirm current rates.

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Updated 63 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Cu Al Radiators
761 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 Plan route
$1.45 / lb
Updated 63 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Cu Al Radiators
41 Hannah St #2205, Buffalo, NY 14206 Plan route
$1.45 / lb
Updated 63 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Cu Al Radiators
3035 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Plan route
$1.45 / lb
Updated 78 days ago

Niagara Metals

Listed as: Cu Al Radiators
766 New Babcock St #2202, Buffalo, NY 14206 Plan route
$1.45 / lb

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How Do Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) Compare to Other Coils?

See the exact price difference between Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) and similar grades like Pure Copper Radiators or Copper & Brass Radiators (Clean). Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR)
Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.45 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Pure Copper Radiators Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.98 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +3.7%
Price analytics
Copper & Brass Radiators (Clean) Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$2.18 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Irony Aluminum Copper Radiators (Dirty ACR) Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$2.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Irony Copper & Brass Radiators Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$1.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Radiator Ends Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.85 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +12.1%
Price analytics
Coolers & Condensers Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.72 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -4.5%
Price analytics
Aluminum Radiators (Clean) Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Irony Aluminum Radiators Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) Price Trends

This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.

Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR): Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$1.45
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$4.64 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.09 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The COMEX price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between COMEX and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR): Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) is 75.7%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 39.9%–65.5%). The gap can reflect local demand, timing against the exchange, or what yards are paying for this grade — shop several yards if you need the best number. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$5.9700 / lb$1.45 / lb−$4.52 (75.7%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.47 / lb−$2.44 (41.2%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$3.13 / lb−$2.55 (44.9%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$2.64 / lb−$3.24 (55.1%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.35 (39.9%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$2.77 / lb−$2.73 (49.6%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$3.04 / lb−$2.02 (40%)
October 2025$5.0502 / lb$3.03 / lb−$2.02 (40%)
September 2025$4.6624 / lb$1.93 / lb−$2.73 (58.6%)
August 2025$4.4780 / lb$2.24 / lb−$2.24 (50%)
July 2025$5.4826 / lb$1.89 / lb−$3.59 (65.5%)
June 2025$4.8832 / lb$2.51 / lb−$2.37 (48.6%)
May 2025$4.6862 / lb$2.27 / lb−$2.42 (51.6%)
April 2025$4.6543 / lb$2.79 / lb−$1.86 (40.1%)
March 2025$4.9195 / lb$2.48 / lb−$2.44 (49.6%)
February 2025$4.5581 / lb$2.41 / lb−$2.15 (47.1%)
January 2025$4.2698 / lb$2.47 / lb−$1.80 (42.2%)
December 2024$4.1579 / lb$2.50 / lb−$1.66 (39.9%)
November 2024$4.1994 / lb$2.10 / lb−$2.10 (50%)
October 2024$4.4318 / lb$2.66 / lb−$1.77 (40%)
September 2024$4.2927 / lb$2.19 / lb−$2.10 (49%)
August 2024$4.1218 / lb$2.16 / lb−$1.96 (47.6%)
July 2024$4.3752 / lb$2.20 / lb−$2.18 (49.7%)
June 2024$4.4911 / lb$2.29 / lb−$2.20 (49%)
May 2024$4.7547 / lb$2.41 / lb−$2.34 (49.3%)
April 2024$4.3637 / lb$2.21 / lb−$2.15 (49.4%)
March 2024$3.9836 / lb$2.39 / lb−$1.59 (40%)
February 2024$3.8018 / lb$2.28 / lb−$1.52 (40%)
January 2024$3.8113 / lb$2.29 / lb−$1.52 (39.9%)
December 2023$3.8712 / lb$1.99 / lb−$1.88 (48.6%)
November 2023$3.7208 / lb$2.23 / lb−$1.49 (40.1%)
October 2023$3.6093 / lb$2.17 / lb−$1.44 (39.9%)
September 2023$3.7049 / lb$1.94 / lb−$1.76 (47.6%)

Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) Scrap Price History — Daily Data

A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$1.45 / lb— no change$1.45 – $1.45
2/17/2026 $1.45 / lb+$0.25$1.45 – $1.45
12/14/2025 $1.20 / lb— no change$1.20 – $1.20
9/25/2025 $1.20 / lb+$0.05$1.20 – $1.20
9/16/2025 $1.15 / lb— no change$1.15 – $1.15
8/23/2025 $1.15 / lb— no change$1.15 – $1.15
8/1/2025 $1.15 / lb−$0.05$1.15 – $1.15
7/14/2025 $1.20 / lb— no change$1.20 – $1.20
7/7/2025 $1.20 / lb+$0.08$1.20 – $1.20
6/6/2025 $1.12 / lb— no change$1.12 – $1.12
5/16/2025 $1.12 / lb−$0.03$1.12 – $1.12
3/21/2025 $1.15 / lb+$0.05$1.15 – $1.15
2/6/2025 $1.10 / lb+$0.10$1.10 – $1.10
11/12/2024 $1.00 / lb−$0.05$1.00 – $1.00
9/15/2024 $1.05 / lb— no change$1.05 – $1.05
8/7/2024 $1.05 / lb−$0.05$1.05 – $1.05
7/23/2024 $1.10 / lb−$0.08$1.10 – $1.10
6/18/2024 $1.18 / lb— no change$1.18 – $1.18
5/27/2024 $1.18 / lb+$0.13$1.18 – $1.18
4/17/2024 $1.05 / lb+$0.05$1.05 – $1.05
12/11/2023 $1.00 / lb−$0.05$1.00 – $1.00