Average scrap price for Romex® Wire

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 3/30/2026.
$3.03/ lb+$0.30 (12.8%)
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: $3.03
Lowest price $2.65
Highest price$2.65Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $3.68 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Tempe, Arizona

Scrap buy price in Tempe, Arizona — $2.65 / 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 $2.65.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Romex® Wire price reference for Tempe (Arizona)

Scrap yards in Tempe (Arizona) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($3.10 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Romex® Wire prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Romex® Wire in Tempe

These are scrap yards in Tempe (Arizona) that recently updated Romex® Wire 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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Listed as: Romex
1110 E Gilbert Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288 Plan route
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Compare Romex® Wire prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

See the exact price difference between Romex® Wire and similar grades like #1 Insulated Wire or MCM & Industrial Cable. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Romex® Wire
Romex® Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.03 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#1 Insulated Wire Estimated prices in Arizona
Avg price:$4.00 / lb
Mix it with Romex® Wire?They'll pay $3.03 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.97 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Estimated prices in Arizona
Avg price:$4.15 / 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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Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.49 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +7.7%
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Avg price:$2.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg price:$2.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Insulated Wire Estimated prices in Arizona
Avg price:$1.85 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.94 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +31.5%
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Avg price:$0.74 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +1.4%
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Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg price:$0.23 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Daily price history for Romex® Wire

The table below shows the daily price history for Romex® Wire 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)
$2.65 / lb+$0.30$2.65 – $2.65
2/17/2026 $2.35 / lb+$0.08$2.35 – $2.35
8/14/2024 $2.27 / lb+$0.39$2.27 – $2.27
4/5/2024 $1.88 / lb+$0.33$1.88 – $1.88
10/13/2022 $1.55 / lb+$0.15$1.55 – $1.55
8/6/2022 $1.40 / lb−$0.71$1.40 – $1.40
3/28/2022 $2.11 / lb+$0.16$2.11 – $2.11
8/3/2021 $1.95 / lb−$0.08$1.95 – $1.95
5/15/2021 $2.03 / lb+$0.11$2.03 – $2.03
3/3/2021 $1.92 / lb+$0.62$1.92 – $1.92
12/2/2020 $1.30 / lb+$0.16$1.30 – $1.30
8/6/2020 $1.14 / lb+$0.04$1.14 – $1.14
7/7/2020 $1.10 / lb+$0.10$1.10 – $1.10
6/7/2020 $1.00 / lb+$0.30$1.00 – $1.00
5/7/2020 $0.70 / lb−$0.15$0.70 – $0.70
3/8/2020 $0.85 / lb−$0.05$0.85 – $0.85
2/14/2020 $0.90 / lb−$0.15$0.90 – $0.90
12/10/2019 $1.05 / lb−$0.05$1.05 – $1.05
7/8/2019 $1.10 / lb−$0.05$1.10 – $1.10
6/7/2019 $1.15 / lb+$0.05$1.15 – $1.15
4/5/2019 $1.10 / lb+$0.05$1.10 – $1.10
1/31/2019 $1.05 / lb−$0.30$1.05 – $1.05
4/16/2018 $1.35 / lb−$0.05$1.35 – $1.35