Price trends for scrap radiators by grade

over the last 90 days

In the last 3 months in the Radiators category: price is up for 1 grade, price is steady for 8 grades, and price is down for 1 grade.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.91 to $1.39.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (COMEX)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~75.6% (-$4.17/ lb). Based on 10 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 53%–93%.
✓ All 10 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Radiators in Pennsylvania

Local scrap yards in Pennsylvania 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. →

Radiators scrap prices by grade in Pennsylvania

Here is the Radiators data we have on file for Pennsylvania. 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.

Pure Copper Radiators U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.85/ lbRange: $2.70 – $3.00/ lb
Trend for 90 days: -1.0%
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Avg. Price:$2.15/ lbRange: $1.80 – $2.50/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$1.98/ lbRange: $1.70 – $2.25/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -4.9%
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Avg. Price:$1.65/ lbRange: $1.65 – $1.65/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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Avg. Price:$1.15/ lbRange: $1.15 – $1.15/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+6.1% / 90 days
Coolers & Condensers U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.79/ lbRange: $0.72 – $0.86/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +6.1%
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Irony Aluminum Radiators Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.75/ lbRange: $0.75 – $0.75/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Radiator Ends Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.50/ lbRange: $0.40 – $0.60/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Radiators (Clean) Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.47/ lbRange: $0.40 – $0.53/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for scrap radiators in Pennsylvania

Live prices from local scrap yards in Pennsylvania. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 6/8/2026

Royalton Recycling - Roll Off Dumpster Service & Scrap Metal Recycling

Royalton, Pennsylvania2 grades on price list
Copper/Aluminum Radiators
$1.30/ lb
Aluminum Radiators
$0.40/ lb
Updated 5/11/2026

Iron City Steel & Recycling

Crescent Township, Pennsylvania1 grade on price list
Aluminum Copper Radiators
$2.25/ lb|🠅 $0.65 (41%)
Updated 5/4/2026

Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

North Manheim Township, Pennsylvania2 grades on price list
AUTO RADS
$1.75/ lb|🠅 $0.25 (17%)
IRONY AUTO RADS
$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (25%)
Updated 3/22/2026

Einfalt Recycling & Salvage

Stockertown, Pennsylvania1 grade on price list
COPPER/ALUMINUM Radiators
$2.10/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (2%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Paz Metals Inc.

Hellam Township, Pennsylvania4 grades on price list
Brass Radiators
$2.14/ lb|🠅 $0.24 (13%)
Brass Radiators (dirty)
$1.65/ lb|🠅 $0.25 (18%)
Aluminum Radiators
$0.53/ lb|🠅 $0.03 (6%)
Radiator Ends
$0.60/ lb|🠇 $0.20 (25%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Three Rivers Recycling LLC

Harmony Township, Pennsylvania3 grades on price list
ACR - Alum Copper Radiator
$1.40/ lb|🠇 $0.20 (13%)
ACR FE - Alum Copper Radiator DIRTY
$1.15/ lb|🠇 $0.15 (12%)
ACR Ends - Alum Copper Radiator Ends
$0.40/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (20%)

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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 Pennsylvania.

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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.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Irony Aluminum Radiators $1.60/ lb LME$0.75/ lb
High Grade47%
Pure Copper Radiators $6.49/ lb COMEX$2.85/ lb
High Grade44%
Copper & Brass Radiators (Clean) $6.49/ lb COMEX$2.15/ lb
Mid Grade33%
Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) $6.49/ lb COMEX$1.98/ lb
Mid Grade30%
Aluminum Radiators (Clean) $1.60/ lb LME$0.47/ lb
Mid Grade29%
Irony Copper & Brass Radiators $6.49/ lb COMEX$1.65/ lb
Mid Grade25%
Heater Cores $6.49/ lb COMEX$1.20/ lb
Low Grade18%
Irony Aluminum Copper Radiators (Dirty ACR) $6.49/ lb COMEX$1.15/ lb
Low Grade18%
Coolers & Condensers $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.79/ lb
Low Grade12%
Radiator Ends $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.50/ lb
Low Grade8%

📊 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.
💡 Tip: Remove plastic end tanks from auto radiators before selling — the remaining copper/brass core is worth more per pound.