Average Radiator Ends Price

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 2/17/2026.
$0.50/ lb −$0.30 (37.5%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.50
Lowest price $0.40
Highest price$0.60Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers in Pennsylvania
  • Low (around $0.40): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.50): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.60+): 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 $0.60 to $3.04.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~91.9% (-$5.68 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–92%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Where to Sell Radiator Ends in Pennsylvania

Don't just toss your cut-off radiator tanks into the nearest bin. With national prices ranging from $0.60 for dirty loads to $1.35 for clean, stripped material, it pays to shop around. We recommend comparing quotes from different yards in Pennsylvania and calling ahead to confirm their specific grading rules for cast aluminum or brass radiator ends.

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Updated 78 days ago

Paz Metals Inc.

Listed as: Radiator Ends
4315 Run Way, York, PA 17406 Plan route
$0.60 / lb
Updated 78 days ago

Three Rivers Recycling LLC

Listed as: ACR Ends - Alum Copper Radiator Ends
3101 Duss Ave, Baden, PA 15005 Plan route
$0.40 / lb

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Radiator Ends vs. Other Cooling Scrap

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

Current price Radiator Ends
Radiator Ends Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Copper & Brass Radiators (Clean) Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.79 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -5.1%
Price analytics
Irony Copper & Brass Radiators Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.65 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Pure Copper Radiators Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Irony Aluminum Copper Radiators (Dirty ACR) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Irony Aluminum Radiators Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Coolers & Condensers Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.72 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -4.5%
Price analytics
Aluminum Radiators (Clean) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.47 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Historical Price Trends for Radiator Ends

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.

Radiator Ends: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.50
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$5.68 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.18 / 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.

Radiator Ends: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Radiator Ends is 91.6%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 39.9%–54.1%). 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)$5.9850 / lb$0.50 / lb−$5.49 (91.6%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.44 / lb−$2.47 (41.8%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$3.41 / lb−$2.27 (39.9%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$2.70 / lb−$3.18 (54.1%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.35 (39.9%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$2.91 / lb−$2.59 (47.1%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$2.80 / lb−$2.26 (44.7%)
October 2025$5.0502 / lb$3.03 / lb−$2.02 (40%)
September 2025$4.6624 / lb$2.80 / lb−$1.86 (39.9%)
August 2025$4.4780 / lb$2.14 / lb−$2.34 (52.2%)
July 2025$5.4826 / lb$3.29 / lb−$2.19 (40%)
June 2025$4.8832 / lb$2.93 / lb−$1.95 (40%)
May 2025$4.6862 / lb$2.81 / lb−$1.88 (40%)
April 2025$4.6543 / lb$2.79 / lb−$1.86 (40.1%)
March 2025$4.9195 / lb$2.95 / lb−$1.97 (40%)
February 2025$4.5581 / lb$2.74 / lb−$1.82 (39.9%)
January 2025$4.2842 / lb$2.27 / lb−$2.01 (47%)

Radiator Ends 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)
$0.50 / lb−$0.30$0.60 – $0.60
12/5/2025 $0.80 / lb+$0.20$0.80 – $0.80
8/30/2025 $0.60 / lb+$0.10$0.60 – $0.60