Average scrap price for #1 Copper

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 6/8/2026.
$5.15/ lb+$0.45 (9.6%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $5.15
Lowest price ⓘ$5.15
Highest price$5.15Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers North Carolina

Scrap buy price in North Carolina — $5.15 / 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 $2.60 to $5.15.
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 (out of 5 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell #1 Copper in North Carolina

Scrap yards in North Carolina buying #1 Copper — 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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Updated 148 days ago

Biltmore Iron & Metal Co Inc

Listed as: #1 Copper
1 Meadow Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 Plan route
$5.15/ lb
Updated 226 days ago

Auto Parts U Pull & Scrap Metal of Shelby

Listed as: Copper #1
1025 County Home Rd, Shelby, NC 28152 Plan route
$4.00/ lb
Updated 244 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: No. 1 Copper
410 Atando Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206 Plan route
$3.40/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: No. 1 Copper
2600 Park Rd Ext, Burlington, NC 27215 Plan route
$4.45/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

My County Metal

Listed as: #1 Copper
163 Tempie Mountain Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Plan route
$3.75/ lb

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Compare #1 Copper prices with other Copper grades

See the exact price difference between #1 Copper and similar grades like Bare Bright Copper or #2 Copper. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price #1 Copper
#1 Copper Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$5.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Bare Bright Copper Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$5.25 / lb
Mix it with #1 Copper?They'll pay $5.15 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Copper Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$5.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Light Copper / Sheet Copper Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$4.90 / 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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Copper Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$4.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Romex® Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.92 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +4.3%
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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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Wire Harnesses Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.98 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -0.8%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.90 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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Armored Cable (BX) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.79 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +33.3%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -23.6%
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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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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.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$5.15 / lb+$0.45$5.15 – $5.15
5/5/2026 $4.70 / lb+$0.70$4.70 – $4.70
3/22/2026 $4.00 / lb+$0.92$4.00 – $4.00
3/4/2026 $3.08 / lb−$1.12$2.75 – $3.40
2/17/2026 $4.20 / lb+$0.15$3.75 – $4.45
1/31/2026 $4.05 / lb+$0.67$4.05 – $4.05
1/13/2026 $3.38 / lb+$0.78$3.38 – $3.38
12/14/2025 $2.60 / lb−$0.90$2.60 – $2.60
11/28/2025 $3.50 / lb+$0.10$3.50 – $3.50
11/26/2025 $3.40 / lb+$0.40$3.40 – $3.40
8/10/2025 $3.00 / lb— no change$3.00 – $3.00
4/14/2025 $3.00 / lb−$0.53$3.00 – $3.00
3/28/2025 $3.53 / lb+$0.03$3.25 – $3.80
3/5/2025 $3.50 / lb+$0.60$3.50 – $3.50
1/26/2025 $2.90 / lb−$0.50$2.90 – $2.90
1/21/2025 $3.40 / lb+$0.20$3.40 – $3.40
11/28/2024 $3.20 / lb+$0.05$3.20 – $3.20
10/7/2024 $3.15 / lb+$0.20$3.15 – $3.15
8/9/2024 $2.95 / lb−$0.60$2.95 – $2.95
7/17/2024 $3.55 / lb−$0.35$3.35 – $3.75
6/18/2024 $3.90 / lb+$0.30$3.90 – $3.90
6/13/2024 $3.60 / lb−$0.23$3.60 – $3.60
6/1/2024 $3.83 / lb−$0.07$3.70 – $3.95
5/30/2024 $3.90 / lb+$0.30$3.90 – $3.90
4/24/2024 $3.60 / lb+$0.20$3.60 – $3.60
4/21/2024 $3.40 / lb+$0.35$3.40 – $3.40
2/29/2024 $3.05 / lb+$0.05$3.00 – $3.10
12/11/2023 $3.00 / lb+$0.10$3.00 – $3.00
10/31/2023 $2.90 / lb−$0.20$2.90 – $2.90
10/4/2023 $3.10 / lb−$0.10$3.10 – $3.10
5/28/2023 $3.20 / lb−$0.20$3.20 – $3.20
3/27/2023 $3.40 / lb+$0.20$3.40 – $3.40
3/25/2023 $3.20 / lb−$0.20$3.15 – $3.25
1/28/2023 $3.40 / lb+$0.40$3.40 – $3.40
11/30/2022 $3.00 / lb−$0.05$3.00 – $3.00
11/27/2022 $3.05 / lb+$0.35$3.05 – $3.05
9/29/2022 $2.70 / lb−$0.05$2.70 – $2.70
9/26/2022 $2.75 / lb−$0.25$2.75 – $2.75
8/12/2022 $3.00 / lb−$0.20$3.00 – $3.00
6/16/2022 $3.20 / lb+$0.20$3.20 – $3.20
5/20/2022 $3.00 / lb−$0.60$3.00 – $3.00
5/19/2022 $3.60 / lb−$0.45$3.60 – $3.60
4/5/2022 $4.05 / lb+$0.65$4.05 – $4.05
2/1/2022 $3.40 / lb−$0.15$3.40 – $3.40
1/29/2022 $3.55 / lb+$0.15$3.55 – $3.55
12/28/2021 $3.40 / lb−$0.20$3.40 – $3.40
10/28/2021 $3.60 / lb+$0.45$3.60 – $3.60
9/25/2021 $3.15 / lb−$0.45$3.15 – $3.15
8/3/2021 $3.60 / lb+$0.02$3.60 – $3.60
6/14/2021 $3.58 / lb+$1.33$3.55 – $3.60
4/23/2021 $2.25 / lb−$1.00$2.25 – $2.25
4/22/2021 $3.25 / lb— no change$3.25 – $3.25
4/21/2021 $3.25 / lb+$1.15$3.25 – $3.25
4/18/2021 $2.10 / lb−$0.75$2.10 – $2.10
2/26/2021 $2.85 / lb−$0.05$2.85 – $2.85
1/28/2021 $2.90 / lb+$1.65$2.90 – $2.90
1/25/2021 $1.25 / lb−$1.50$1.25 – $1.25
1/16/2021 $2.75 / lb+$0.75$2.75 – $2.75
10/27/2020 $2.00 / lb+$0.40$2.00 – $2.00
9/23/2020 $1.60 / lb−$0.70$1.60 – $1.60
8/10/2020 $2.30 / lb+$0.80$2.30 – $2.30
8/7/2020 $1.50 / lb−$0.50$1.50 – $1.50
12/14/2019 $2.00 / lb−$0.10$2.00 – $2.00
12/6/2019 $2.10 / lb+$0.70$2.10 – $2.10
11/21/2019 $1.40 / lb−$0.70$1.40 – $1.40
8/25/2018 $2.10 / lb+$0.25$2.10 – $2.10
11/22/2017 $1.85 / lb+$0.20$1.85 – $1.85
12/2/2016 $1.65 / lb−$1.10$1.65 – $1.65
1/20/2016 $2.75 / lb+$0.85$2.75 – $2.75
8/1/2015 $1.90 / lb−$0.10$1.90 – $1.90
4/27/2015 $2.00 / lb−$0.40$2.00 – $2.00
12/17/2014 $2.40 / lb−$0.10$2.40 – $2.40
5/17/2014 $2.50 / lb−$0.15$2.50 – $2.50