Average scrap price for MCM & Industrial Cable

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 5/15/2026.
$4.23/ lb+$0.23 (6%)
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: $4.23
Lowest price $4.04
Highest price$4.04Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $4.90 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Wichita, Kansas

Scrap buy price in Wichita, Kansas — $4.04 / 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 $3.00 to $4.04.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

MCM & Industrial Cable price reference for Wichita (Kansas)

Scrap yards in Wichita (Kansas) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($4.27 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. MCM & Industrial Cable prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell MCM & Industrial Cable in Wichita

These are scrap yards in Wichita (Kansas) that recently updated MCM & Industrial Cable 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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Wichita Material Recovery - WMR - 303-9303

Listed as: Wire Insulated MCM 80%
624 E Morris St, Wichita, KS 67211 Plan route
$4.04/ lb

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Compare MCM & Industrial Cable prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

See the exact price difference between MCM & Industrial Cable 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 MCM & Industrial Cable
MCM & Industrial Cable Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$4.23 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +9.3%
THHN Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.65 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +10.0%
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#1 Insulated Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.59 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +3.6%
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Romex® Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +8.5%
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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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Wire Harnesses Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.93 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +20.8%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.88 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Telecom & Data Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -9.4%
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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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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.61 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +4.5%
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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 MCM & Industrial Cable

The table below shows the daily price history for MCM & Industrial Cable 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)
$4.04 / lb+$0.23$4.04 – $4.04
5/1/2026 $3.81 / lb−$0.16$3.81 – $3.81
4/26/2026 $3.97 / lb−$0.05$3.97 – $3.97
4/19/2026 $4.02 / lb+$0.21$4.02 – $4.02
4/11/2026 $3.81 / lb+$0.22$3.81 – $3.81
3/27/2026 $3.59 / lb+$0.29$3.59 – $3.59
3/22/2026 $3.30 / lb−$0.42$3.30 – $3.30
3/3/2026 $3.72 / lb−$0.16$3.72 – $3.72
2/25/2026 $3.88 / lb+$0.12$3.88 – $3.88
2/17/2026 $3.76 / lb+$0.29$3.76 – $3.76
2/3/2026 $3.47 / lb−$0.10$3.47 – $3.47
1/8/2026 $3.57 / lb−$0.16$3.57 – $3.57
1/7/2026 $3.73 / lb+$0.29$3.73 – $3.73
1/4/2026 $3.44 / lb−$0.13$3.44 – $3.44
1/3/2026 $3.57 / lb+$0.17$3.57 – $3.57
12/27/2025 $3.40 / lb+$0.25$3.40 – $3.40
11/5/2025 $3.15 / lb−$0.15$3.15 – $3.15
10/29/2025 $3.30 / lb+$0.30$3.30 – $3.30
10/11/2025 $3.00 / lb−$0.25$3.00 – $3.00
10/10/2025 $3.25 / lb+$0.10$3.25 – $3.25
10/8/2025 $3.15 / lb+$0.15$3.15 – $3.15
9/29/2025 $3.00 / lb+$0.20$3.00 – $3.00
8/23/2025 $2.80 / lb+$0.65$2.80 – $2.80
8/1/2025 $2.15 / lb+$0.25$2.15 – $2.15
7/31/2025 $1.90 / lb−$0.90$1.90 – $1.90
7/20/2025 $2.80 / lb+$0.10$2.80 – $2.80
6/25/2025 $2.70 / lb+$0.05$2.70 – $2.70
6/3/2025 $2.65 / lb+$0.05$2.65 – $2.65
5/7/2025 $2.60 / lb+$0.30$2.60 – $2.60
4/30/2025 $2.30 / lb−$0.70$2.30 – $2.30
3/18/2025 $3.00 / lb+$0.50$3.00 – $3.00
1/1/2025 $2.50 / lb−$0.25$2.50 – $2.50
12/13/2024 $2.75 / lb+$0.10$2.75 – $2.75
7/24/2024 $2.65 / lb−$0.10$2.65 – $2.65
7/21/2024 $2.75 / lb−$0.15$2.75 – $2.75
7/18/2024 $2.90 / lb−$0.25$2.90 – $2.90
7/13/2024 $3.15 / lb+$0.10$3.15 – $3.15
7/10/2024 $3.05 / lb+$0.38$3.05 – $3.05
6/26/2024 $2.67 / lb−$0.10$2.67 – $2.67
6/25/2024 $2.77 / lb−$0.08$2.77 – $2.77
6/22/2024 $2.85 / lb+$0.30$2.85 – $2.85
6/9/2024 $2.55 / lb−$0.25$2.55 – $2.55
5/31/2024 $2.80 / lb−$0.40$2.80 – $2.80