SchrottCurrent Prices for Scrap Radiators in Illinois
Real-time market analytics for Radiators scrap prices in Illinois. Compare local yard payouts for ACR, copper-brass, and aluminum units against the COMEX exchange and find the highest-paying buyers in Illinois.
Local data is supplemented with national averages for the most accurate estimate. The market moves as one trend — use the national figure as your reference point.
Radiators Scrap Price Trends
over the last 30 daysIn the last month in the Radiators category: price is steady for 7 grades and price is down for 3 grades.
U.S. National Price Benchmark — Radiators in Illinois
Local scrap yards in Illinois 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 Illinois by Grade
Here is the Radiators data we have on file for Illinois. 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.
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Live prices from local scrap yards in Illinois. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.
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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 Illinois.
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.
| Grade | Exchange (100%) | Yard Price (per lb) | Grade Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Radiators (Clean) | $1.12 LME | $0.59 | High Grade•52% |
| Copper & Brass Radiators (Clean) | $6.09 COMEX | $3.12 | High Grade•51% |
| Pure Copper Radiators | $6.09 COMEX | $2.98 | High Grade•49% |
| Irony Aluminum Radiators | $1.12 LME | $0.52 | High Grade•46% |
| Irony Aluminum Copper Radiators (Dirty ACR) | $6.09 COMEX | $2.52 | High Grade•41% |
| Irony Copper & Brass Radiators | $6.09 COMEX | $2.25 | Mid Grade•37% |
| Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) | $6.09 COMEX | $1.75 | Mid Grade•29% |
| Heater Cores | $6.09 COMEX | $1.20 | Low Grade•20% |
| Coolers & Condensers | $6.09 COMEX | $0.72 | Low Grade•12% |
| Radiator Ends | $6.09 COMEX | $0.55 | Low Grade•9% |
📊 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 68.2% 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.
Radiators scrap prices in Illinois on the map
The map shows cities in Illinois with Radiators scrap prices. Click a marker or pick a city in the list below to see Radiators prices in that location.