ScrapCurrent Prices for Scrap Radiators in Florida
In-depth analytics for scrap radiators prices in Florida. Compare local scrap yard buyout rates with COMEX Copper exchange benchmarks, use the lot calculator to estimate your payout, and find the yards with the best offers near you.
Price trends for scrap radiators by grade
over the last 6 monthsIn the last 6 months in the Radiators category: price is up for 3 grades and price is steady for 7 grades.
Radiators scrap prices by grade in Florida
Copper/brass radiators are the top grade; aluminum radiators are priced separately; plastic tanks reduce value. Click any grade to get a detailed price chart, market analysis, and a list of yards currently paying the most.
Scrap yards paying the most for scrap radiators in Florida
Live prices from local scrap yards in Florida. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.
CMC Recycling
1st Coast Recycling Inc
CMC Recycling
AA Auto Salvage & Recycling LLC
Berman Brothers
Edge Metals Recycling
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶Price chart: scrap radiators grades and COMEX Copper exchange data
The chart shows average yard buyout rates and COMEX Copper exchange data for your selected scrap radiators grade. When the exchange moves up and local yard prices lag, they typically follow within a few trading days — a signal to hold if you can. When both lines drop, sell now before yards update their offers downward. Switch grades using the selector above the chart.
Calculate the value of your scrap radiators lot
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 Florida.
Compare scrap radiators grades and their value
Copper and brass radiator pricing tracks COMEX Copper; aluminum radiators follow LME Aluminum. Contamination from plastic tanks, iron brackets, and solder affects the per-pound rate. Identifying your material correctly before selling is the single most effective step to maximize your payout.
| Grade | Exchange (100%) | Yard Price (per lb) | Grade Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper & Brass Radiators (Clean) | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $2.38/ lb | High Grade•37% |
| Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $2.20/ lb | High Grade•34% |
| Pure Copper Radiators | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $1.90/ lb | High Grade•29% |
| Irony Aluminum Copper Radiators (Dirty ACR) | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $1.88/ lb | High Grade•29% |
| Aluminum Radiators (Clean) | $1.60/ lb LME | $0.45/ lb | High Grade•28% |
| Irony Copper & Brass Radiators | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $1.54/ lb | Mid Grade•24% |
| Irony Aluminum Radiators | $1.60/ lb LME | $0.30/ lb | Low Grade•19% |
| Heater Cores | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $1.00/ lb | Low Grade•15% |
| Radiator Ends | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.75/ lb | Low Grade•12% |
| Coolers & Condensers | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.69/ lb | Low Grade•11% |
📊 What determines the value of scrap radiators:
- Pure copper radiators (heating): All-copper home heating radiators — the top grade. Priced near COMEX Copper.
- Copper & brass radiators (clean): Auto AC and heater core radiators with brass end tanks — excellent grade. Remove plastic before selling.
- Aluminum radiators (clean): Modern all-aluminum auto radiators — priced at LME Aluminum, not copper.
- Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR): Mixed metal radiators with aluminum fins and copper tubes — priced between full copper and full aluminum rates.
- Irony/dirty radiators: Radiators with steel brackets, iron parts, or heavy corrosion — heavily discounted.
Map of scrap yards buying scrap radiators
The map below shows yards currently listing prices for scrap radiators. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates for all grades at local yards.