Average scrap price for Wire Harnesses

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 8/29/2026.
$2.10/ lb+$0.45 (27.3%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $2.10
Lowest price ⓘ$2.10
Highest price$2.10Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers New York

Scrap buy price in New York — $2.10 / 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 $1.60 to $2.10.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Where to sell Wire Harnesses in New York

Scrap yards in New York buying Wire Harnesses — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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YS Catalytic Recycling

Listed as: Auto Harness
60 Dott Ave, Albany, NY 12205 Plan route
$2.10/ lb

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Compare Wire Harnesses prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

See the exact price difference between Wire Harnesses and similar grades like #2 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 Wire Harnesses
Wire Harnesses Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.75 / lb
Mix it with Wire Harnesses?They'll pay $2.10 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.65 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$4.31 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +12.9%
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THHN Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.57 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +19.5%
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#1 Insulated Wire Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.33 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +38.9%
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Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.48 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +5.5%
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Telecom & Data Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.60 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +3.2%
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Romex® Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.54 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Armored Cable (BX) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.79 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +33.3%
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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:$0.27 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +20.0%
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Price trend: Wire Harnesses at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Wire Harnesses at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

Daily price history for Wire Harnesses

The table below shows the daily price history for Wire Harnesses 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)
$2.10 / lb+$0.45$2.10 – $2.10
1/7/2026 $1.65 / lb+$0.05$1.65 – $1.65
12/31/2025 $1.60 / lb+$0.10$1.60 – $1.60
10/10/2025 $1.50 / lb+$0.20$1.50 – $1.50
9/2/2025 $1.30 / lb+$0.10$1.30 – $1.30
8/4/2025 $1.20 / lb−$0.10$1.20 – $1.20
7/9/2025 $1.30 / lb−$0.10$1.30 – $1.30
3/19/2025 $1.40 / lb+$0.05$1.40 – $1.40
12/8/2024 $1.35 / lb+$0.25$1.35 – $1.35
12/11/2023 $1.10 / lb−$0.35$1.10 – $1.10
5/22/2022 $1.45 / lb+$0.10$1.45 – $1.45
7/29/2021 $1.35 / lb+$0.10$1.35 – $1.35
3/9/2021 $1.25 / lb+$0.25$1.25 – $1.25
10/28/2020 $1.00 / lb+$0.20$1.00 – $1.00