Average scrap price for #1 Insulated Wire

365-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 3/4/2026.
$3.05/ lb−$0.03 (1%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $3.05
Lowest price ⓘ$3.05
Highest price$3.05Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers New Jersey

Scrap buy price in New Jersey — $3.05 / 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 $2.88 to $3.13.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past year.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Where to sell #1 Insulated Wire in New Jersey

Scrap yards in New Jersey buying #1 Insulated Wire — 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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Rockaway Recycling

Listed as: Thin/Thick Cable (79-83% ICW)
311 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Plan route
$3.05/ lb

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Compare #1 Insulated Wire prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

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

Current price #1 Insulated Wire
#1 Insulated Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.6%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$4.35 / lb
Mix it with #1 Insulated Wire?They'll pay $3.05 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.30 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +6.6%
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THHN Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$3.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Romex® Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.85 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +4.6%
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Coax & Heliax Cable Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.18 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Wire Harnesses 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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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.83 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Armored Cable (BX) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.73 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Computer Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Christmas Lights Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Daily price history for #1 Insulated Wire

The table below shows the daily price history for #1 Insulated 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)
$3.05 / lb−$0.03$3.05 – $3.20
2/17/2026 $3.08 / lb−$0.02$3.00 – $3.15
12/6/2025 $3.10 / lb+$0.10$3.10 – $3.10
12/4/2025 $3.00 / lb+$0.07$2.95 – $3.05
11/21/2025 $2.93 / lb+$0.10$2.90 – $2.95
11/20/2025 $2.83 / lb+$0.08$2.80 – $2.85
11/3/2025 $2.75 / lb+$0.05$2.75 – $2.75
9/29/2025 $2.70 / lb+$0.07$2.70 – $2.70
9/7/2025 $2.63 / lb−$0.10$2.60 – $2.65
7/1/2025 $2.73 / lb+$0.20$2.70 – $2.75
5/17/2025 $2.53 / lb+$0.10$2.50 – $2.55
4/20/2025 $2.43 / lb−$0.32$2.40 – $2.45
3/15/2025 $2.75 / lb+$0.32$2.75 – $2.75
12/4/2024 $2.43 / lb+$0.05$2.40 – $2.45
8/15/2024 $2.38 / lb−$0.17$2.30 – $2.45
6/25/2024 $2.55 / lb+$0.16$2.55 – $2.55
3/27/2024 $2.39 / lb+$0.08$2.32 – $2.45
2/25/2024 $2.31 / lb+$0.16$2.25 – $2.37
9/30/2023 $2.15 / lb−$0.15$2.10 – $2.20
6/9/2023 $2.30 / lb−$0.03$2.30 – $2.30
5/22/2023 $2.33 / lb−$0.12$2.25 – $2.40
3/24/2023 $2.45 / lb−$0.10$2.40 – $2.50
2/7/2023 $2.55 / lb+$0.15$2.55 – $2.55
12/7/2022 $2.40 / lb+$0.15$2.40 – $2.40
7/6/2022 $2.25 / lb−$0.50$2.25 – $2.25
5/30/2022 $2.75 / lb−$0.20$2.75 – $2.75
4/16/2022 $2.95 / lb+$0.15$2.95 – $2.95
3/19/2022 $2.80 / lb+$0.25$2.80 – $2.80
8/23/2021 $2.55 / lb+$0.48$2.55 – $2.55
1/27/2021 $2.07 / lb+$0.14$2.07 – $2.07
12/1/2020 $1.93 / lb+$0.11$1.93 – $1.93
10/29/2020 $1.82 / lb+$0.19$1.82 – $1.82
8/9/2020 $1.63 / lb+$0.28$1.63 – $1.63
5/12/2020 $1.35 / lb+$0.10$1.35 – $1.35
4/8/2020 $1.25 / lb−$0.27$1.25 – $1.25
12/16/2019 $1.52 / lb+$0.07$1.52 – $1.52
9/16/2019 $1.45 / lb−$0.07$1.45 – $1.45
8/23/2018 $1.52 / lb−$0.03$1.52 – $1.52
8/6/2018 $1.55 / lb−$0.07$1.55 – $1.55
7/16/2018 $1.62 / lb+$0.68$1.62 – $1.62