ScrapToday’s Copper Scrap Prices in Illinois
In-depth analytics for copper scrap prices in Illinois. 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.
Price trends for copper scrap by grade
over the last 30 daysIn the last month in the Copper category: price is up for 2 grades, price is steady for 2 grades, and price is down for 1 grade.
U.S. National Price Benchmark — Copper 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. Copper prices across the U.S. →
Copper scrap prices by grade in Illinois
Here is the Copper 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.
Scrap yards paying the most for copper scrap in Illinois
Live prices from local scrap yards in Illinois. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.
Big Daddy Scrap
Big Daddy Scrap
CKS Metal Corporation.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶Buyout price trends for copper scrap by grade
The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for copper scrap 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 copper scrap 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 Illinois.
Map of scrap yards buying copper scrap
The map below shows yards currently listing prices for copper scrap. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates for all grades at local yards.