Price trends for copper scrap by grade

over the last 90 days

In the last 3 months in the Copper category: price is steady for 2 grades and price is down for 3 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $3.21 to $4.87.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Category Grades
The Copper category has 5 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.
Data Sources
Data source: live prices from 5 local yards Tennessee.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Copper in Tennessee

Local scrap yards in Tennessee sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Copper prices across the U.S. →

Copper scrap prices by grade in Tennessee

Here is the Copper data we have on file for Tennessee. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

#1 Copper Based on 4 yards
Avg. Price:$4.86/ lbRange: $4.20 – $5.52/ lb
Trend for 90 days: -8.4%
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#2 Copper Based on 4 yards
Avg. Price:$4.71/ lbRange: $4.00 – $5.42/ lb
Trend for 90 days: -10.1%
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Light Copper / Sheet Copper U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$4.65/ lbRange: $4.00 – $5.30/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -3.8%
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Bare Bright Copper Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$4.30/ lbRange: $4.30 – $4.30/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Copper Turnings U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$4.10/ lbRange: $4.10 – $4.10/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for copper scrap in Tennessee

Live prices from local scrap yards in Tennessee. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 10/12/2026

Middle Tennessee Recycling

Nashville, Tennessee•3 grades on price list
Bare Bright #1
$4.30/ lb|🠅 $0.30 (8%)
#1 Copper
$4.20/ lb|🠅 $0.30 (8%)
#2 Copper
$4.00/ lb|🠅 $0.30 (8%)
Updated 10/5/2026

Blount County Iron & Metal

Maryville, Tennessee•2 grades on price list
Copper 1
$5.20/ lb|🠅 $0.70 (16%)
Copper 2
$5.00/ lb|🠅 $0.70 (16%)
Updated 10/5/2026

Anderson Auto Salvage & Recycling

Niota, Tennessee•2 grades on price list
Copper 1
$5.20/ lb|🠅 $0.70 (16%)
Copper 2
$5.00/ lb|🠅 $0.70 (16%)
Updated 9/29/2026

CMC Recycling

Chattanooga, Tennessee•2 grades on price list
No. 1 Copper
$5.52/ lb|🠇 $0.16 (3%)
No. 2 Copper
$5.42/ lb|🠇 $0.16 (3%)
Updated 8/28/2026

Thompson Metal Services Inc.

Kingsport, Tennessee•2 grades on price list
#1 Copper
$2.75/ lb
#2 Copper
$2.55/ lb
Updated 6/29/2026

Sevier County Iron & Metal

Sevierville, Tennessee•2 grades on price list
Copper 1
$4.50/ lb|🠇 $0.50 (10%)
Copper 2
$4.30/ lb|🠇 $0.50 (10%)

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Buyout price trends for copper scrap by grade

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for copper scrap from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.

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