Average scrap price for #1 Insulated Wire

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 10/5/2026.
$1.70/ lb+$0.10 (6.3%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $1.70
Lowest price ⓘ$1.60
Highest price$1.80Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers West Virginia
  • Low (around $1.60): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($1.70): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($1.80+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $1.40 to $1.90.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates (out of 3 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell #1 Insulated Wire in West Virginia

Scrap yards in West Virginia 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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Three Rivers Iron Metal

Listed as: Regular-Insulated Copper #1
500 Virginia Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554 Plan route
$1.80/ lb
Updated 43 days ago

Charleston Area Metal Recycling

Listed as: Regular-Insulated Copper #1
610 48th St SE, Charleston, WV 25304 Plan route
$1.60/ lb
Updated 238 days ago

Elkins Metal Recycling

Listed as: Insulated Copper #1
1401 15th St, Elkins, WV 26241 Plan route
$2.00/ 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 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$4.31 / lb
Mix it with #1 Insulated Wire?They'll pay $1.70 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$2.61 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -4.2%
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THHN Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.66 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -10.0%
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Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.49 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +3.9%
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Wire Harnesses Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.94 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +5.4%
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Romex® 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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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.32 / 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: +2.1%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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: #1 Insulated Wire at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for #1 Insulated Wire 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 #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)
$1.70 / lb+$0.10$1.80 – $1.80
8/31/2026 $1.60 / lb+$0.10$1.60 – $1.60
2/17/2026 $1.50 / lb−$0.50$1.30 – $1.70
1/20/2026 $2.00 / lb+$0.25$2.00 – $2.00
1/19/2026 $1.75 / lb+$0.10$1.75 – $1.75
12/19/2025 $1.65 / lb−$0.25$1.65 – $1.65
12/14/2025 $1.90 / lb+$0.30$1.90 – $1.90
12/7/2025 $1.60 / lb+$0.40$1.60 – $1.60
12/5/2025 $1.20 / lb−$0.30$1.20 – $1.20
11/20/2025 $1.50 / lb−$0.20$1.50 – $1.50
11/18/2025 $1.70 / lb+$0.45$1.70 – $1.70
8/25/2025 $1.25 / lb−$0.35$1.25 – $1.25
6/20/2025 $1.60 / lb+$0.50$1.60 – $1.60
6/18/2025 $1.10 / lb−$0.40$1.10 – $1.10
5/13/2025 $1.50 / lb+$0.50$1.50 – $1.50
4/27/2025 $1.00 / lb−$0.65$1.00 – $1.00
3/25/2025 $1.65 / lb+$0.40$1.65 – $1.65
3/17/2025 $1.25 / lb−$0.18$1.25 – $1.25
11/14/2024 $1.43 / lb−$0.07$1.10 – $1.75
10/5/2024 $1.50 / lb+$0.50$1.50 – $1.50
9/11/2024 $1.00 / lb−$1.00$1.00 – $1.00
7/14/2024 $2.00 / lb+$0.85$2.00 – $2.00
6/17/2024 $1.15 / lb−$0.70$1.15 – $1.15
4/25/2024 $1.85 / lb+$0.85$1.85 – $1.85
2/29/2024 $1.00 / lb+$0.25$1.00 – $1.00
10/4/2023 $0.75 / lb−$0.15$0.75 – $0.75
3/28/2023 $0.90 / lb+$0.10$0.90 – $0.90
12/8/2022 $0.80 / lb+$0.15$0.80 – $0.80
12/5/2022 $0.65 / lb−$0.10$0.65 – $0.65
8/16/2022 $0.75 / lb— no change$0.75 – $0.75
6/28/2022 $0.75 / lb−$0.10$0.75 – $0.75
6/26/2022 $0.85 / lb−$0.05$0.85 – $0.85
5/25/2022 $0.90 / lb+$0.05$0.90 – $0.90
1/27/2022 $0.85 / lb+$0.30$0.85 – $0.85
12/9/2021 $0.55 / lb−$0.20$0.55 – $0.55
10/25/2021 $0.75 / lb+$0.10$0.75 – $0.75
9/28/2021 $0.65 / lb−$0.10$0.65 – $0.65
8/3/2021 $0.75 / lb+$0.10$0.75 – $0.75
7/31/2021 $0.65 / lb−$0.10$0.65 – $0.65
6/14/2021 $0.75 / lb+$0.10$0.75 – $0.75
5/5/2021 $0.65 / lb+$0.10$0.65 – $0.65