Scrap#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Scrap Prices in Seattle
Current #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) prices at scrap yards in Seattle (Washington). Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average scrap price for #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)
National high for this grade: $1.23 / lb.
Scrap buy price in Seattle, Washington — $1.20 / 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.
#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) price reference for Seattle (Washington)
Scrap yards in Seattle (Washington) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.94 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) prices across the U.S. →
Where to sell #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) in Seattle
These are scrap yards in Seattle (Washington) that recently updated #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) 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) |
|---|---|
| #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) | $0.98 / lb |
| #1 Insulated Wire | $3.59 / lb |
| THHN Wire | $3.55 / lb |
| Romex® Wire | $3.04 / lb |
| Coax & Heliax Cable | $2.49 / lb |
| Telecom & Data Wire | $2.16 / lb |
| Wire Harnesses | $1.93 / lb |
| #2 Insulated Wire | $1.91 / lb |
| MCM & Industrial Cable | $4.27 / lb |
| Armored Cable (BX) | $0.74 / lb |
| Computer Wire | $0.40 / lb |
| Christmas Lights | $0.23 / lb |
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.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1.20 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.20 – $1.20 | |
| 12/11/2025 | $1.10 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.10 – $1.10 |
| 5/19/2025 | $1.00 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| 4/19/2025 | $0.90 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.90 – $0.90 |
| 3/19/2025 | $1.00 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| 1/25/2025 | $0.90 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.90 – $0.90 |
| 12/4/2024 | $1.00 / lb | −$0.10 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| 10/11/2024 | $1.10 / lb | −$0.10 | $1.10 – $1.10 |
| 6/18/2024 | $1.20 / lb | +$0.20 | $1.20 – $1.20 |
| 3/5/2024 | $1.00 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| 10/2/2023 | $0.90 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.90 – $0.90 |
| 6/4/2023 | $0.85 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.85 – $0.85 |
| 3/25/2023 | $1.00 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| 12/17/2022 | $0.90 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.90 – $0.90 |
| 6/26/2022 | $0.80 / lb | −$0.20 | $0.80 – $0.80 |
| 5/24/2022 | $1.00 / lb | +$0.05 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| 9/29/2021 | $0.95 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.95 – $0.95 |
| 9/21/2021 | $1.00 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| 7/29/2021 | $0.90 / lb | −$0.20 | $0.90 – $0.90 |
| 6/16/2021 | $1.10 / lb | +$0.20 | $1.10 – $1.10 |
| 4/22/2021 | $0.90 / lb | +$0.20 | $0.90 – $0.90 |
| 1/16/2021 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 12/3/2020 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 10/23/2020 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 9/20/2020 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 8/7/2020 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 12/9/2019 | $0.40 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.40 – $0.40 |
| 10/14/2019 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 8/21/2019 | $0.35 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.35 – $0.35 |
| 8/8/2017 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 4/28/2017 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 2/9/2017 | $0.40 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.40 – $0.40 |
| 11/7/2016 | $0.35 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.35 – $0.35 |
| 8/18/2016 | $0.38 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.38 – $0.38 |
| 5/21/2016 | $0.35 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.35 – $0.35 |
| 2/18/2016 | $0.30 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.30 – $0.30 |
| 1/19/2016 | $0.28 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.28 – $0.28 |
| 12/19/2015 | $0.30 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.30 – $0.30 |
| 11/18/2015 | $0.35 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.35 – $0.35 |
| 10/19/2015 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 8/18/2015 | $0.40 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.40 – $0.40 |
| 7/19/2015 | $0.45 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 7/5/2015 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 6/18/2015 | $0.53 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.53 – $0.53 |
| 5/19/2015 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 4/17/2015 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 3/18/2015 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 2/15/2015 | $0.45 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 1/16/2015 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.35 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 12/16/2014 | $0.85 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.85 – $0.85 |
| 11/15/2014 | $0.90 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.90 – $0.90 |
| 9/15/2014 | $0.85 / lb | +$0.13 | $0.85 – $0.85 |
| 6/12/2014 | $0.72 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.72 – $0.72 |
| 5/11/2014 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 4/10/2014 | $0.70 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 1/31/2014 | $0.80 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.80 – $0.80 |
| 12/31/2013 | $0.85 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.85 – $0.85 |
| 11/30/2013 | $0.80 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.80 – $0.80 |
| 7/28/2013 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 6/27/2013 | $0.65 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 5/7/2013 | $0.70 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
Map of scrap yards buying #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade)
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade). Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates from local yards near you.