ScrapToday’s #1 Copper Scrap Prices in Maryville
Current #1 Copper prices at scrap yards in Maryville (Tennessee). Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average scrap price for #1 Copper
National high for this grade: $5.60 / lb.
Scrap buy price in Maryville, Tennessee — $3.70 / 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.
#1 Copper price reference for Maryville (Tennessee)
Scrap yards in Maryville (Tennessee) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($5.31 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. #1 Copper prices across the U.S. →
Where to sell #1 Copper in Maryville
These are scrap yards in Maryville (Tennessee) that recently updated #1 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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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| #1 Copper | $5.04 / lb |
| Light Copper / Sheet Copper | $4.58 / lb |
| Bare Bright Copper | $4.00 / lb |
| Copper Turnings | $4.00 / lb |
| MCM & Industrial Cable | $3.99 / lb |
| #2 Copper | $3.50 / lb |
| THHN Wire | $3.30 / lb |
| #1 Insulated Wire | $2.35 / lb |
| Romex® Wire | $2.16 / lb |
| Coax & Heliax Cable | $2.16 / lb |
| Telecom & Data Wire | $2.00 / lb |
| Wire Harnesses | $1.68 / lb |
| #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) | $1.29 / lb |
| #2 Insulated Wire | $1.20 / lb |
| Jelly Wire | $1.03 / lb |
| Armored Cable (BX) | $0.66 / lb |
| Computer Wire | $0.64 / lb |
| Christmas Lights | $0.37 / lb |
Current #1 Copper scrap vs. COMEX Copper world price (COMEX)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (COMEX)
Monthly spread: #1 Copper scrap vs. COMEX Copper
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $6.2327 / lb | $3.70 / lb | −$2.53 (40.6%) |
| April 2026 | $5.9057 / lb | $3.54 / lb | −$2.37 (40.1%) |
| March 2026 | $5.6775 / lb | $3.41 / lb | −$2.27 (39.9%) |
| February 2026 | $5.8801 / lb | $3.53 / lb | −$2.35 (40%) |
| January 2026 | $5.8949 / lb | $3.54 / lb | −$2.35 (39.9%) |
| December 2025 | $5.4977 / lb | $3.42 / lb | −$2.08 (37.8%) |
| November 2025 | $5.0640 / lb | $2.97 / lb | −$2.09 (41.4%) |
| October 2025 | $5.0502 / lb | $3.03 / lb | −$2.02 (40%) |
| September 2025 | $4.6624 / lb | $2.80 / lb | −$1.86 (39.9%) |
| August 2025 | $4.4780 / lb | $2.69 / lb | −$1.79 (39.9%) |
| July 2025 | $5.4826 / lb | $3.18 / lb | −$2.30 (42%) |
| June 2025 | $4.8832 / lb | $2.93 / lb | −$1.95 (40%) |
| May 2025 | $4.6862 / lb | $2.81 / lb | −$1.88 (40%) |
| April 2025 | $4.6543 / lb | $2.79 / lb | −$1.86 (40.1%) |
| March 2025 | $4.9195 / lb | $2.95 / lb | −$1.97 (40%) |
| February 2025 | $4.5581 / lb | $2.74 / lb | −$1.82 (39.9%) |
| January 2025 | $4.2698 / lb | $2.56 / lb | −$1.71 (40%) |
| December 2024 | $4.1579 / lb | $2.50 / lb | −$1.66 (39.9%) |
| November 2024 | $4.1994 / lb | $2.52 / lb | −$1.68 (40%) |
| October 2024 | $4.4318 / lb | $2.66 / lb | −$1.77 (40%) |
| September 2024 | $4.2927 / lb | $2.58 / lb | −$1.71 (39.9%) |
| August 2024 | $4.1218 / lb | $2.47 / lb | −$1.65 (40.1%) |
| July 2024 | $4.3752 / lb | $2.63 / lb | −$1.75 (39.9%) |
| June 2024 | $4.3910 / lb | $2.67 / lb | −$1.72 (39.2%) |
Daily price history for #1 Copper
The table below shows the daily price history for #1 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.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.70 / lb | +$0.95 | $3.70 – $3.70 | |
| 11/13/2025 | $2.75 / lb | −$0.25 | $2.75 – $2.75 |
| 7/25/2025 | $3.00 / lb | +$0.05 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
Map of scrap yards buying #1 Copper
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for #1 Copper. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates from local yards near you.