Average scrap price for Copper Electric Motors

180-day market: price lists from 4 yards. As of 8/10/2026.
$0.31/ lb+$0.06 (24%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.31
Lowest price $0.30
Highest price$0.35Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Virginia
  • Low (around $0.30): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.31): 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 $0.22 to $0.30.
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Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 4 live board rates (out of 6 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Copper Electric Motors in Virginia

Scrap yards in Virginia buying Copper Electric Motors — 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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Updated 40 days ago

Charleston Area Metal Recycling

Listed as: Electric Motors
610 48th St SE, Charleston, WV 25304 Plan route
$0.30/ lb
Updated 40 days ago

Ashley Metal Recycling LLC

Listed as: Electric Motors
119 Commercial St, Mineral Wells, WV 26150 Plan route
$0.30/ lb
Updated 40 days ago

Three Rivers Iron Metal

Listed as: Electric Motors
500 Virginia Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554 Plan route
$0.30/ lb
Updated 120 days ago

C & C Cullet LLC

Listed as: Small Copper Electric Motors
12115 Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005 Plan route
$0.35/ lb
Updated 214 days ago

West Virginia Cashin Recyclables

Listed as: Electric Motors
1 Pickens Rd, Nitro, WV 25143 Plan route
$0.30/ lb
Updated 214 days ago

Elkins Metal Recycling

Listed as: Electric Motors
1401 15th St, Elkins, WV 26241 Plan route
$0.25/ lb

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Compare Copper Electric Motors prices with other Electric Motors grades

See the exact price difference between Copper Electric Motors and similar grades like Automotive Alternators or Automotive Starters. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Copper Electric Motors
Copper Electric Motors Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.31 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Alternators Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.55 / lb
Mix it with Copper Electric Motors?They'll pay $0.31 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.24 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +15.0%
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Automotive Starters Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.49 / lb
Mix it with Copper Electric Motors?They'll pay $0.31 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.18 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +2.8%
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Automotive AC Compressors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.37 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +9.4%
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Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Copper Transformers Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.28 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap Engines & Transmissions Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.13 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +52.0%
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Aluminum & Dirty Motors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Light Ballasts & Power Supplies Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.08 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price trend: Copper Electric Motors at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Copper Electric Motors at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

Daily price history for Copper Electric Motors

The table below shows the daily price history for Copper Electric Motors 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)
$0.31 / lb+$0.06$0.30 – $0.30
5/22/2026 $0.25 / lb+$0.02$0.25 – $0.25
2/17/2026 $0.23 / lb+$0.01$0.18 – $0.25
2/11/2026 $0.22 / lb−$0.03$0.22 – $0.22
1/10/2026 $0.25 / lb— no change$0.25 – $0.25
5/24/2025 $0.25 / lb— no change$0.25 – $0.25
5/13/2025 $0.25 / lb−$0.07$0.25 – $0.25
2/16/2025 $0.32 / lb+$0.08$0.32 – $0.32
7/13/2024 $0.24 / lb−$0.01$0.20 – $0.28
4/15/2024 $0.25 / lb+$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
3/3/2024 $0.20 / lb— no change$0.20 – $0.20
2/29/2024 $0.20 / lb— no change$0.20 – $0.20
12/8/2023 $0.20 / lb— no change$0.20 – $0.20
9/26/2023 $0.20 / lb+$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
9/23/2023 $0.15 / lb+$0.03$0.15 – $0.15
2/3/2023 $0.12 / lb−$0.08$0.12 – $0.12
12/2/2022 $0.20 / lb+$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
10/2/2022 $0.15 / lb−$0.10$0.15 – $0.15
8/18/2022 $0.25 / lb— no change$0.25 – $0.25
8/10/2022 $0.25 / lb— no change$0.25 – $0.25
6/29/2022 $0.25 / lb+$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
6/28/2022 $0.20 / lb−$0.08$0.20 – $0.20
6/27/2022 $0.28 / lb−$0.02$0.28 – $0.28
5/20/2022 $0.30 / lb+$0.10$0.30 – $0.30
5/16/2022 $0.20 / lb+$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
1/25/2022 $0.15 / lb−$0.05$0.15 – $0.15
9/28/2021 $0.20 / lb−$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
6/15/2021 $0.25 / lb+$0.15$0.25 – $0.25
5/9/2021 $0.10 / lb−$0.05$0.10 – $0.10
3/1/2021 $0.15 / lb−$0.07$0.15 – $0.15
2/27/2021 $0.22 / lb+$0.07$0.22 – $0.22
2/26/2021 $0.15 / lb−$0.03$0.15 – $0.15
1/20/2021 $0.18 / lb+$0.08$0.18 – $0.18
11/26/2020 $0.10 / lb−$0.02$0.10 – $0.10
11/24/2020 $0.12 / lb+$0.02$0.12 – $0.12
9/25/2020 $0.10 / lb— no change$0.10 – $0.10
8/8/2020 $0.10 / lb−$0.02$0.10 – $0.10
12/9/2019 $0.12 / lb— no change$0.12 – $0.12