ScrapCurrent Prices for Scrap Electric Motors in the US
In-depth analytics for electric motors prices in the US. 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 electric motors by grade
over the last 30 daysIn the last month in the Electric Motors category: price is up for 4 grades, price is steady for 3 grades, and price is down for 3 grades.
Electric Motors scrap prices by grade in the US
Copper-wound motors pay the most; aluminum-wound and mixed motors receive lower rates. 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 electric motors in the US
Live prices from local scrap yards across the U.S.. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.
Stuff Recycling
Sal B Scrap Metal Recycling
McCoy Iron & Metal
Western Oklahoma Metal Recycling LLC
Brenner Recycling
Edge Metals Recycling
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶Price chart: electric motors grades and COMEX Copper exchange data
The chart shows average yard buyout rates and COMEX Copper exchange data for your selected electric motors 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 electric motors 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 across the U.S..
Compare electric motors grades and their value
Electric motor pricing correlates with COMEX Copper because the primary value driver is the copper winding content. Aluminum-wound motors track LME Aluminum instead. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum & Dirty Motors | $1.60/ lb LME | $0.16/ lb | High Grade•10% |
| Scrap Engines & Transmissions | $1.60/ lb LME | $0.14/ lb | High Grade•9% |
| Aluminum & Steel Transformers | $1.60/ lb LME | $0.13/ lb | High Grade•8% |
| Automotive Starters | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.50/ lb | High Grade•8% |
| Automotive Alternators | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.48/ lb | Mid Grade•7% |
| Copper Transformers | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.45/ lb | Mid Grade•7% |
| Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.35/ lb | Low Grade•5% |
| Copper Electric Motors | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.32/ lb | Low Grade•5% |
| Automotive AC Compressors | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.30/ lb | Low Grade•5% |
| Light Ballasts & Power Supplies | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.23/ lb | Low Grade•3% |
📊 What determines the value of electric motors:
- Copper electric motors: The benchmark grade — 100% copper windings. Largest volume class at most yards. Priced by the pound with COMEX Copper as basis.
- Aluminum & dirty motors: Mixed or aluminum-wound motors with attached housings and debris — discounted vs. clean copper motors.
- Copper transformers: Larger, heavier copper coils — often bring a premium per pound vs. standard motors because of higher copper density.
- Aluminum & steel transformers: Aluminum-wound; priced at aluminum motor rates, significantly below copper transformers.
- Automotive alternators & starters: Priced as a separate motor category — payout per unit rather than per pound at some yards.
Map of scrap yards buying electric motors
The map below shows yards currently listing prices for electric motors. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates for all grades at local yards.