ScrapToday’s #2 Copper Scrap Prices in Trenton
Current #2 Copper prices at scrap yards in Trenton (New Jersey). Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average scrap price for #2 Copper
National high for this grade: $5.38 / lb.
Scrap buy price in Trenton, New Jersey — $4.60 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.
#2 Copper price reference for Trenton (New Jersey)
Scrap yards in Trenton (New Jersey) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($5.17 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. #2 Copper prices across the U.S. →
Where to sell #2 Copper in Trenton
These are scrap yards in Trenton (New Jersey) that recently updated #2 Copper prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| #2 Copper | $5.08 / lb |
| Bare Bright Copper | $5.50 / lb |
| #1 Copper | $5.00 / lb |
| Light Copper / Sheet Copper | $4.55 / lb |
| Copper Turnings | $4.10 / lb |
| MCM & Industrial Cable | $4.10 / lb |
| THHN Wire | $3.60 / lb |
| #1 Insulated Wire | $3.59 / lb |
| Romex® Wire | $2.78 / lb |
| Coax & Heliax Cable | $2.20 / lb |
| #2 Insulated Wire | $2.18 / lb |
| Telecom & Data Wire | $2.16 / lb |
| Wire Harnesses | $1.90 / lb |
| #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) | $0.83 / lb |
| Armored Cable (BX) | $0.73 / lb |
| Computer Wire | $0.40 / lb |
| Christmas Lights | $0.23 / lb |
Daily price history for #2 Copper
The table below shows the daily price history for #2 Copper 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.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $4.60 / lb | +$0.30 | $4.60 – $4.60 | |
| 2/17/2026 | $4.30 / lb | −$0.10 | $4.30 – $4.30 |
| 2/1/2026 | $4.40 / lb | +$0.90 | $4.40 – $4.40 |
| 12/15/2025 | $3.50 / lb | +$0.25 | $3.50 – $3.50 |
| 10/10/2025 | $3.25 / lb | +$0.25 | $3.25 – $3.25 |
| 10/31/2024 | $3.00 / lb | +$0.10 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| 5/27/2024 | $2.90 / lb | +$0.10 | $2.90 – $2.90 |
| 6/4/2023 | $2.80 / lb | +$0.60 | $2.80 – $2.80 |
| 5/1/2019 | $2.20 / lb | −$0.10 | $2.20 – $2.20 |
Map of scrap yards buying #2 Copper
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for #2 Copper. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates from local yards near you.