Average scrap price for #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 8/25/2026.
$1.35/ lb+$0.11 (8.9%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $1.35
Lowest price $1.35
Highest price$1.35Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers New York
  • Low (around $1.35): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($1.35): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($1.35+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.35 to $1.35.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past month.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) in New York

Scrap yards in New York buying #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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Skyway Auto Parts Inc

Listed as: Low Grade Insulated Copper Wire
637 Tifft St, Buffalo, NY 14220 Plan route
$1.35/ lb
Updated 25 days ago

Metalico South Park

Listed as: Low Grade Insulated Copper Wire
637 Tifft St, Buffalo, NY 14220 Plan route
$1.35/ lb

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Compare #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

See the exact price difference between #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) and similar grades like THHN Wire or #1 Insulated Wire. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)
#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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THHN Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.55 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $1.35 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$2.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +19.3%
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#1 Insulated Wire Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.16 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $1.35 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.81 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +47.8%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.75 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $1.35 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.49 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $1.35 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.14 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +7.7%
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Telecom & Data Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.16 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $1.35 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.81 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +12.9%
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Wire Harnesses Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.10 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $1.35 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Romex® Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.54 / lb
Mix it with #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)?They'll pay $1.35 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.19 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$4.27 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +7.8%
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Armored Cable (BX) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.74 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +1.4%
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Computer Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Christmas Lights Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.23 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price trend: #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

Daily price history for #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)

The table below shows the daily price history for #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$1.35 / lb+$0.11$1.35 – $1.35
5/11/2026 $1.24 / lb+$0.10$1.24 – $1.24
3/24/2026 $1.14 / lb— no change$1.14 – $1.14
3/4/2026 $1.14 / lb+$0.44$1.14 – $1.14
11/8/2025 $0.70 / lb+$0.35$0.70 – $0.70
10/10/2025 $0.35 / lb−$0.25$0.35 – $0.35
9/9/2025 $0.60 / lb+$0.30$0.60 – $0.60
9/2/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.30$0.30 – $0.30
7/8/2025 $0.60 / lb+$0.08$0.60 – $0.60
5/16/2025 $0.52 / lb−$0.14$0.52 – $0.52
2/13/2025 $0.66 / lb+$0.01$0.66 – $0.66
1/15/2025 $0.65 / lb— no change$0.65 – $0.65
12/14/2024 $0.65 / lb+$0.04$0.65 – $0.65
8/6/2024 $0.61 / lb−$0.13$0.61 – $0.61
6/19/2024 $0.74 / lb— no change$0.74 – $0.74
6/13/2024 $0.74 / lb+$0.24$0.74 – $0.74
2/27/2024 $0.50 / lb— no change$0.50 – $0.50
2/23/2024 $0.50 / lb−$0.03$0.50 – $0.50
12/4/2023 $0.53 / lb— no change$0.53 – $0.53
6/2/2023 $0.53 / lb−$0.09$0.53 – $0.53
5/6/2023 $0.62 / lb−$0.03$0.62 – $0.62
1/30/2023 $0.65 / lb+$0.20$0.65 – $0.65
10/2/2022 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
7/1/2022 $0.40 / lb−$0.16$0.40 – $0.40
6/29/2022 $0.56 / lb+$0.11$0.56 – $0.56
5/22/2022 $0.45 / lb−$0.34$0.45 – $0.45
1/25/2022 $0.79 / lb+$0.10$0.79 – $0.79
10/18/2021 $0.69 / lb+$0.34$0.69 – $0.69
9/20/2021 $0.35 / lb−$0.38$0.35 – $0.35
8/2/2021 $0.73 / lb+$0.43$0.73 – $0.73
3/9/2021 $0.30 / lb−$0.40$0.30 – $0.30
3/3/2021 $0.70 / lb+$0.45$0.70 – $0.70
1/26/2021 $0.25 / lb+$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
11/30/2020 $0.20 / lb−$0.33$0.20 – $0.20
9/25/2020 $0.53 / lb−$0.03$0.53 – $0.53
8/8/2020 $0.56 / lb+$0.31$0.56 – $0.56