Radiators Scrap Price Trends

over the last 90 days

In the last 3 months in the Radiators category: price is up for 1 grade, price is steady for 6 grades, and price is down for 3 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.89 to $1.77.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (COMEX)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~65.7% (-$3.35 / lb). Based on 10 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 44%–89%.
✓ All 10 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Radiators in Charlotte (North Carolina)

Local scrap yards in Charlotte (North Carolina) sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Radiators prices across the U.S. →

Current Radiators Scrap Prices in Charlotte, North Carolina by Grade

Here is the Radiators data we have on file for Charlotte (North Carolina). Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

Copper & Brass Radiators (Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$3.12 / lbRange: $2.55 – $3.68 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -3.0%
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Pure Copper Radiators U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.98 / lbRange: $2.95 – $3.00 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +1.1%
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Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.57 / lbRange: $2.20 – $2.93 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -3.8%
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Avg. Price:$2.52 / lbRange: $2.25 – $2.79 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +1.8%
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Irony Copper & Brass Radiators U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.25 / lbRange: $1.90 – $2.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.2%
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Heater Cores U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.20 / lbRange: $1.00 – $1.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+22.1% / 90 days
Radiator Ends U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.98 / lbRange: $0.60 – $1.35 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +22.1%
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Coolers & Condensers U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.72 / lbRange: $0.65 – $0.78 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.5%
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Aluminum Radiators (Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.62 / lbRange: $0.59 – $0.65 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +1.8%
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Irony Aluminum Radiators U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.52 / lbRange: $0.28 – $0.75 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +1.4%
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Top Scrap Yards for Radiators in Charlotte, North Carolina

Live prices from local scrap yards in Charlotte (North Carolina). Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 3/22/2026

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Charlotte, North Carolina5 grades on price list
Aluminum / Copper Reefers
$1.85 / lb|🠅 $0.02 (1%)
Alum / Copper Reefers (w/FE)
$1.55 / lb|🠇 $0.15 (9%)
Brass Radiators
$2.10 / lb|🠅 $0.02 (1%)
Irony Brass Radiators
$1.10 / lb|🠅 $0.02 (2%)
Aluminum Coolers
$0.40 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (33%)

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Radiator Scrap Value & Payout Calculator

Selling a mixed load? Pick the grades below — a weight field appears after you select at least one grade, then the calculator estimates your haul's value from current average prices Charlotte (North Carolina).

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Yield Analysis: Pure Metal Content in Radiator Grades

Біржова ціна відображає чистий перероблений метал (99,9%+). У кожної марки лому різний рівень домішок і різна складність переробки. Чим вищий відсоток, тим цінніша марка і тим ближче виплата до спотової ціни.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Aluminum Radiators (Clean) $1.12 LME$0.62
High Grade55%
Copper & Brass Radiators (Clean) $6.09 COMEX$3.12
High Grade51%
Pure Copper Radiators $6.09 COMEX$2.98
High Grade49%
Irony Aluminum Radiators $1.12 LME$0.52
High Grade46%
Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) $6.09 COMEX$2.57
High Grade42%
Irony Aluminum Copper Radiators (Dirty ACR) $6.09 COMEX$2.52
High Grade41%
Irony Copper & Brass Radiators $6.09 COMEX$2.25
Mid Grade37%
Heater Cores $6.09 COMEX$1.20
Low Grade20%
Radiator Ends $6.09 COMEX$0.98
Low Grade16%
Coolers & Condensers $6.09 COMEX$0.72
Low Grade12%

📊 What Determines Grade Value:

  • Metal Composition: Payouts depend on the ratio of copper to aluminum. Pure Copper Radiators sit at the top of the price bracket, while aluminum units track lower base metal prices.
  • Contamination Levels: Any steel, plastic tanks, or rubber hoses attached will downgrade a unit to 'Dirty' or 'Irony' status, significantly increasing the 65.7% spread.
  • Processing Ease: Heater Cores are small but high-value due to their copper content; however, they require more handling than large industrial Coolers & Condensers.
  • End Material: Plastic ends provide zero metal value, whereas Radiator Ends made of brass are a specialized high-value recovery item.
💡 Pro tip: If your load is being graded as Irony Aluminum Radiators, take a few minutes to cut off the steel brackets and plastic tanks. Transitioning to 'Clean' grade can nearly double your payout efficiency.