SchrottToday’s #2 Copper Scrap Prices in Kentucky
Current #2 Copper prices at scrap yards in Kentucky. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average #2 Copper Price
National high for this grade: $4.98 / lb.
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (around $3.30): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($4.29): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($4.00+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.
#2 Copper price reference for Kentucky
Scrap yards in Kentucky don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($4.61 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. #2 Copper prices across the U.S. →
Top Scrap Yards Buying #2 Copper in Kentucky
These are scrap yards in Kentucky that recently updated #2 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) |
|---|---|
| #2 Copper | $4.29 / lb |
| Light Copper / Sheet Copper | $4.43 / lb |
| Bare Bright Copper | $4.25 / lb |
| #1 Copper | $4.10 / lb |
| Copper Turnings | $4.00 / lb |
| MCM & Industrial Cable | $3.94 / lb |
| THHN Wire | $3.24 / lb |
| #1 Insulated Wire | $3.20 / lb |
| Romex® Wire | $2.83 / lb |
| Coax & Heliax Cable | $2.17 / lb |
| Telecom & Data Wire | $1.88 / lb |
| #2 Insulated Wire | $1.71 / lb |
| Wire Harnesses | $1.68 / lb |
| Jelly Wire | $1.03 / lb |
| #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) | $0.99 / lb |
| Armored Cable (BX) | $0.66 / lb |
| Computer Wire | $0.64 / lb |
| Christmas Lights | $0.37 / lb |
Historical Price Trends for #2 Copper
This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.
#2 Copper: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (COMEX)
#2 Copper: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $5.9700 / lb | $3.65 / lb | −$2.32 (38.9%) |
| April 2026 | $5.9057 / lb | $3.56 / lb | −$2.35 (39.7%) |
| March 2026 | $5.6775 / lb | $3.42 / lb | −$2.26 (39.8%) |
| February 2026 | $5.8801 / lb | $3.37 / lb | −$2.51 (42.7%) |
| January 2026 | $5.8949 / lb | $3.33 / lb | −$2.56 (43.5%) |
| December 2025 | $5.4977 / lb | $3.24 / lb | −$2.26 (41.1%) |
| November 2025 | $5.0640 / lb | $3.06 / lb | −$2.00 (39.6%) |
| October 2025 | $5.0502 / lb | $3.05 / lb | −$2.00 (39.6%) |
| September 2025 | $4.6624 / lb | $2.77 / lb | −$1.89 (40.6%) |
| August 2025 | $4.4780 / lb | $2.76 / lb | −$1.72 (38.4%) |
| July 2025 | $5.4826 / lb | $3.29 / lb | −$2.19 (40%) |
| June 2025 | $4.8832 / lb | $2.93 / lb | −$1.95 (40%) |
| May 2025 | $4.6895 / lb | $2.81 / lb | −$1.88 (40.1%) |
#2 Copper Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.65 / lb | −$0.35 | $4.00 – $4.00 | |
| 5/5/2026 | $4.00 / lb | +$0.25 | $4.00 – $4.00 |
| 5/4/2026 | $3.75 / lb | — no change | $3.75 – $3.75 |
| 5/3/2026 | $3.75 / lb | +$0.55 | $3.75 – $3.75 |
| 5/2/2026 | $3.20 / lb | −$0.55 | $3.20 – $3.20 |
| 4/9/2026 | $3.75 / lb | +$0.25 | $3.75 – $3.75 |
| 3/22/2026 | $3.50 / lb | +$0.15 | $3.50 – $3.50 |
| 3/4/2026 | $3.35 / lb | −$0.05 | $3.20 – $3.50 |
| 2/17/2026 | $3.40 / lb | +$0.20 | $3.30 – $3.50 |
| 2/9/2026 | $3.20 / lb | +$0.20 | $3.20 – $3.20 |
| 1/21/2026 | $3.00 / lb | −$0.20 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| 1/8/2026 | $3.20 / lb | +$0.20 | $3.20 – $3.20 |
| 12/9/2025 | $3.00 / lb | −$0.20 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| 11/4/2025 | $3.20 / lb | +$0.20 | $3.20 – $3.20 |
| 10/2/2025 | $3.00 / lb | +$0.10 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| 9/30/2025 | $2.90 / lb | +$0.10 | $2.90 – $2.90 |
| 9/29/2025 | $2.80 / lb | +$0.10 | $2.80 – $2.80 |
| 9/10/2025 | $2.70 / lb | −$0.25 | $2.70 – $2.70 |
#2 Copper scrap prices in Kentucky on the map
The map shows cities in Kentucky with #2 Copper scrap prices. Click a marker or pick a city in the list below to see #2 Copper prices in that location.