Average scrap price for Copper Turnings

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 8/27/2026.
$4.10/ lb+$0.45 (12.3%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $4.10
Lowest price ⓘ$4.10
Highest price$4.10Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read a yard's offer
  • Low (around $4.10): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($4.10): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($4.10+): 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 $3.50 to $4.10.
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 Copper Turnings in the US

Scrap yards in the US buying Copper Turnings — 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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Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

Listed as: COPPER TURNINGS
1056 PA-61, Pottsville, PA 17901 Plan route
$4.10/ lb
Updated 244 days ago

Sgt. Scrap

Listed as: Copper Turnings
610 Crescent Blvd, Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Plan route
$4.17/ lb
Updated 244 days ago

Sgt. Scrap

Listed as: Copper Turnings
9105 Burrough Dover Ln, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 Plan route
$4.17/ lb
Updated 437 days ago

Integral Scrap & Recycling

Listed as: Copper Turnings (C&D)
155 Airport Rd, Indiana, PA 15701 Plan route
$3.05/ lb
Updated 1378 days ago

BlackRock Recycling

Listed as: Copper Turnings
20 Douglas St, Rome, GA 30161 Plan route
$2.70/ lb

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Compare Copper Turnings prices with other Copper grades

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

Current price Copper Turnings
Copper Turnings Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$4.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#1 Copper Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$4.85 / lb
Mix it with Copper Turnings?They'll pay $4.10 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -7.6%
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#2 Copper Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$4.75 / lb
Mix it with Copper Turnings?They'll pay $4.10 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.65 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.9%
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Light Copper / Sheet Copper Based on 11 scrap yards
Avg price:$4.53 / lb
Mix it with Copper Turnings?They'll pay $4.10 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.43 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -5.2%
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Bare Bright Copper Based on 24 scrap yards
Avg price:$5.06 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +1.0%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$4.31 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +12.9%
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THHN Wire Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.57 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +19.5%
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#1 Insulated Wire Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.28 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.6%
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Romex® Wire Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.92 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +4.3%
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Coax & Heliax Cable Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.48 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +5.5%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.04 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +10.8%
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Wire Harnesses Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.98 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -0.8%
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Telecom & Data Wire Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.60 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +3.2%
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Armored Cable (BX) Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.79 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +33.3%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -23.6%
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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 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.27 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +20.0%
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Price trend: Copper Turnings at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Copper Turnings 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 Copper Turnings

The table below shows the daily price history for Copper Turnings 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)
$4.10 / lb+$0.45$4.10 – $4.10
4/25/2026 $3.65 / lb+$0.25$3.65 – $3.65
3/10/2026 $3.40 / lb−$0.77$3.40 – $3.40
3/4/2026 $4.17 / lb+$0.54$4.17 – $4.17
2/17/2026 $3.63 / lb−$0.27$3.15 – $4.10
12/5/2025 $3.90 / lb+$0.24$3.90 – $3.90
11/29/2025 $3.66 / lb+$0.11$3.66 – $3.66
11/23/2025 $3.55 / lb+$0.05$3.55 – $3.55
11/11/2025 $3.50 / lb— no change$3.50 – $3.50
11/5/2025 $3.50 / lb−$0.15$3.50 – $3.50
10/24/2025 $3.65 / lb+$0.35$3.65 – $3.65
10/16/2025 $3.30 / lb−$0.28$3.30 – $3.30
10/11/2025 $3.58 / lb+$0.08$3.58 – $3.58
10/8/2025 $3.50 / lb+$0.80$3.50 – $3.50
10/6/2025 $2.70 / lb+$0.70$2.70 – $2.70
10/1/2025 $2.00 / lb−$1.12$2.00 – $2.00
9/7/2025 $3.12 / lb−$0.06$3.12 – $3.12
9/5/2025 $3.18 / lb+$0.18$3.18 – $3.18
8/24/2025 $3.00 / lb−$0.05$3.00 – $3.00
8/23/2025 $3.05 / lb+$0.55$3.05 – $3.05
8/3/2025 $2.50 / lb−$0.20$2.50 – $2.50
7/11/2025 $2.70 / lb−$0.50$2.70 – $2.70
7/1/2025 $3.20 / lb+$0.70$3.20 – $3.20
6/17/2025 $2.50 / lb−$0.05$2.50 – $2.50
6/11/2025 $2.55 / lb−$0.05$2.55 – $2.55
4/21/2025 $2.60 / lb−$0.50$2.60 – $2.60
1/19/2025 $3.10 / lb+$0.20$3.10 – $3.10
1/9/2025 $2.90 / lb−$0.29$2.90 – $2.90
9/26/2024 $3.19 / lb+$0.23$3.19 – $3.19
9/19/2024 $2.96 / lb−$0.24$2.96 – $2.96
7/13/2024 $3.20 / lb+$0.20$3.20 – $3.20
6/18/2024 $3.00 / lb+$0.10$3.00 – $3.00
5/18/2024 $2.90 / lb+$0.20$2.90 – $2.90
4/17/2024 $2.70 / lb−$0.11$2.70 – $2.70
12/16/2023 $2.81 / lb+$0.61$2.81 – $2.81
12/5/2023 $2.20 / lb−$0.40$2.20 – $2.20
12/2/2023 $2.60 / lb−$0.22$2.60 – $2.60
11/17/2023 $2.82 / lb+$0.10$2.82 – $2.82
9/30/2023 $2.72 / lb+$0.42$2.72 – $2.72
6/4/2023 $2.30 / lb−$0.40$2.30 – $2.30
1/25/2023 $2.70 / lb+$0.30$2.70 – $2.70
11/27/2022 $2.40 / lb+$0.30$2.40 – $2.40
9/27/2022 $2.10 / lb+$0.20$2.10 – $2.10
8/19/2022 $1.90 / lb−$0.68$1.90 – $1.90
8/12/2022 $2.58 / lb−$0.22$2.58 – $2.58
5/23/2022 $2.80 / lb— no change$2.80 – $2.80
5/14/2022 $2.80 / lb−$0.20$2.80 – $2.80
1/22/2022 $3.00 / lb−$0.02$3.00 – $3.00
12/4/2021 $3.02 / lb+$0.22$3.02 – $3.02
10/16/2021 $2.80 / lb+$0.55$2.80 – $2.80
7/27/2021 $2.25 / lb+$0.85$2.25 – $2.25
1/28/2021 $1.40 / lb−$0.90$1.40 – $1.40
1/16/2021 $2.30 / lb+$0.20$2.30 – $2.30
12/5/2020 $2.10 / lb+$0.85$2.10 – $2.10
11/25/2020 $1.25 / lb−$0.65$1.25 – $1.25
10/19/2020 $1.90 / lb+$0.20$1.90 – $1.90
12/14/2019 $1.70 / lb+$0.15$1.70 – $1.70
11/20/2019 $1.55 / lb+$0.05$1.55 – $1.55