Average scrap price for Light Copper / Sheet Copper

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 3/4/2026.
$4.48/ lb−$0.65 (21.7%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $4.48
Lowest price $2.35
Highest price$2.35Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $5.10 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Town of Islip, New York

Scrap buy price in Town of Islip, New York — $2.35 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $2.35 to $3.00.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Downward trend. Prices have been falling over the past year.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Light Copper / Sheet Copper price reference for Town of Islip (New York)

Scrap yards in Town of Islip (New York) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($4.90 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Light Copper / Sheet Copper prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Light Copper / Sheet Copper in Town of Islip

These are scrap yards in Town of Islip (New York) that recently updated Light Copper / Sheet 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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Crestwood Metal Corporation

Listed as: Copper Flashing Dirty
1100 Lincoln Ave, Holbrook, NY 11741 Plan route
$2.35/ lb

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Compare Light Copper / Sheet Copper prices with other Copper grades

See the exact price difference between Light Copper / Sheet Copper and similar grades like Bare Bright Copper or #2 Copper. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Light Copper / Sheet Copper
Light Copper / Sheet Copper Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$4.48 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Bare Bright Copper Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$4.72 / lb
Mix it with Light Copper / Sheet Copper?They'll pay $4.48 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.24 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Copper Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$4.27 / 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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Copper Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$4.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#1 Copper Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.85 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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THHN Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +19.3%
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#1 Insulated Wire Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$3.16 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +47.8%
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#2 Insulated Wire Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$2.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.49 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +7.7%
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Telecom & Data Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.16 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +12.9%
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Wire Harnesses Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$2.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Romex® Wire Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$1.54 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Estimated prices in New York
Avg price:$1.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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Daily price history for Light Copper / Sheet Copper

The table below shows the daily price history for Light Copper / Sheet 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.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$2.35 / lb−$0.65$2.35 – $2.35
2/17/2026 $3.00 / lb+$0.62$3.00 – $3.00
11/10/2025 $2.38 / lb−$0.12$2.00 – $2.75
10/10/2025 $2.50 / lb— no change$2.50 – $2.50
3/24/2025 $2.50 / lb−$0.25$2.25 – $2.75
7/16/2024 $2.75 / lb−$0.30$2.50 – $3.00
5/28/2024 $3.05 / lb+$0.92$3.05 – $3.05