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Current Prices for E-Scrap & Compressors in Pennsylvania

In-depth analytics for e-scrap and compressors prices in Pennsylvania. 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.

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.

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Price trends for e-scrap and compressors by grade

over the last 90 days

In the last 3 months in the E-Scrap & Compressors category: price is up for 2 grades and price is steady for 7 grades.

Prices up for these grades:

Copper Electric Motors+38.9%🠅$0.50/ lb Automotive Starters+8.3%🠅$0.60/ lb

Prices steady for these grades:

Automotive AC Compressors0.0%—$0.40/ lb Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance)0.0%—$0.30/ lb Copper Transformers0.0%—$0.32/ lb

Data source: 17 local yards + U.S. national averages (Pennsylvania).

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?

Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.23 to $0.29.

Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today

Category Grades

The E-Scrap & Compressors category has 9 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.

Data Sources

Data source: live prices from 5 local yards Pennsylvania.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — E-Scrap & Compressors 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. E-Scrap & Compressors prices across the U.S. →

E-Scrap & Compressors scrap prices by grade in Pennsylvania

Here is the E-Scrap & Compressors 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.

+8.3% / 90 days

Automotive Starters U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.50/ lbRange: $0.40 – $0.60/ lb

Trend for 90 days: +8.3%

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+38.9% / 90 days

Copper Electric Motors Based on 3 yards

Avg. Price:$0.43/ lbRange: $0.35 – $0.50/ lb

Trend for 90 days: +38.9%

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Automotive AC Compressors U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.38/ lbRange: $0.35 – $0.40/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) Based on 2 yards

Avg. Price:$0.30/ lbRange: $0.30 – $0.30/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Copper Transformers U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.29/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.32/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Automotive Alternators Based on 1 yard

Avg. Price:$0.25/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.25/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Scrap Engines & Transmissions Based on 1 yard

Avg. Price:$0.16/ lbRange: $0.16 – $0.16/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum & Dirty Motors U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.10/ lbRange: $0.10 – $0.10/ lb

Trend for 90 days: 0.0%

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Light Ballasts & Power Supplies U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.08/ lbRange: $0.08 – $0.08/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Scrap yards paying the most for e-scrap and compressors in Pennsylvania

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

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Updated 9/29/2026

Brenner Recycling

Hazleton, Pennsylvania•1 grade on price list

Copper Electric Motors

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

Updated 9/26/2026

JFR Salvage Inc

Stroud Township, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list

Electric Motors (small)

$0.32/ lb|🠅 $0.08 (33%)

Transmissions

$0.16/ lb|🠅 $0.08 (100%)

Updated 8/27/2026

Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

North Manheim Township, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list

COPPER BEARINGS

$0.25/ lb

ELECTRIC MOTORS / STARTERS / ALTERNATORS

$0.25/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (25%)

Updated 8/25/2026

Rag & Bone Recycling - Scrap Metal & Salvage

Easton, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list

SMALL ELECTRIC MOTORS

$0.40/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (60%)

SEALED UNITS

$0.30/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (20%)

Updated 8/25/2026

American Steel Processing

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania•2 grades on price list

Electric Motor

$0.35/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (75%)

Sealed Units

$0.30/ lb|🠅 $0.13 (76%)

Updated 4/6/2026

Sahd Metal Recycling

Columbia, Pennsylvania•1 grade on price list

Electric motors

$0.20/ lb|🠅 $0.11 (122%)

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Buyout price trends for e-scrap and compressors by grade

Avg. Yard Price

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for e-scrap and compressors from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.

Calculate the value of your e-scrap and compressors 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.

Automotive Starters$0.40 – $0.60/ lbCopper Electric Motors$0.35 – $0.50/ lbAutomotive AC Compressors$0.35 – $0.40/ lbCopper Transformers$0.25 – $0.32/ lbSealed Unit Compressors (Appliance)$0.30 – $0.30/ lbAutomotive Alternators$0.25 – $0.25/ lbScrap Engines & Transmissions$0.16 – $0.16/ lbAluminum & Dirty Motors$0.10 – $0.10/ lbLight Ballasts & Power Supplies$0.08 – $0.08/ lb

Select a metal above to estimate value

Total weight0lb

Est. value$0.00—$0.00

Map of scrap yards buying e-scrap and compressors

The map below shows yards currently listing prices for e-scrap and compressors. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates for all grades at local yards.