Price trends for e-scrap and compressors by grade

over the last 90 days

In the last 3 months in the E-Scrap & Compressors category: price is up for 1 grade and price is steady for 8 grades.

Prices up for these grades:
Scrap Engines & Transmissions+29.9%🠅$0.16/ lb
Prices steady for these grades:
Automotive Alternators0.0%—$0.58/ lbAutomotive Starters0.0%—$0.45/ lbAutomotive AC Compressors0.0%—$0.40/ lbCopper Electric Motors0.0%—$0.40/ lb
Data source: 12 local yards + U.S. national averages (Michigan).
How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.17 to $0.23.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Category Grades
The E-Scrap & Compressors category has 9 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 2 local yards Michigan.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — E-Scrap & Compressors in Michigan

Local scrap yards in Michigan 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. E-Scrap & Compressors prices across the U.S. →

E-Scrap & Compressors scrap prices by grade in Michigan

Here is the E-Scrap & Compressors data we have on file for Michigan. 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.

Automotive Alternators Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.58/ lbRange: $0.58 – $0.58/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Starters Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.45/ lbRange: $0.45 – $0.45/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive AC Compressors U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.38/ lbRange: $0.35 – $0.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Copper Electric Motors Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.35/ lbRange: $0.30 – $0.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Copper Transformers Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.32/ lbRange: $0.32 – $0.32/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.25/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.25/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+29.9% / 90 days
Scrap Engines & Transmissions U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.14/ lbRange: $0.11 – $0.16/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +29.9%
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Aluminum & Dirty Motors U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.10/ lbRange: $0.10 – $0.10/ lb
Trend for 90 days: 0.0%
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Light Ballasts & Power Supplies U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.08/ lbRange: $0.08 – $0.08/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for e-scrap and compressors in Michigan

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

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Updated 10/21/2026

RJ Industrial Recycling

Genesee Charter Township, Michigan•6 grades on price list
Electric Motors
$0.30/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (50%)
Sealed Units
$0.25/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (67%)
Alternators
$0.58/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (21%)
Starters
$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (29%)
Copper Transformers
$0.32/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (45%)
Transmission
$0.10/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (25%)
Updated 8/4/2026

M 82 Recycling

Croton Township, Michigan•4 grades on price list
Electric Motors
$0.40/ lb|🠅 $0.30 (300%)
Sealed Units
$0.05/ lb
Alternators
$0.18/ lb
Starters
$0.15/ lb
Updated 2/17/2026

Resource Recovery Solutions

Pontiac, Michigan•1 grade on price list
Electric Motors
$0.30/ lb|🠅 $0.11 (58%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Reid Metals Inc

Dafter Township, Michigan•1 grade on price list
Electric Motors (steel cased Copper Windings)
$0.15/ lb
Updated 12/6/2025

Al's Scrap Metals

Grout Township, Michigan•5 grades on price list
ELECTRIC MOTOR
$0.21/ lb|🠅 $0.01 (5%)
SEALED UNITS
$0.11/ lb
ALTERNATORS
$0.33/ lb|🠅 $0.01 (3%)
STARTERS
$0.31/ lb|🠅 $0.01 (3%)
BALLASTS-NO PCB
$0.07/ lb
Updated 12/5/2025

Benton Metal Recycling

Benton Harbor, Michigan•4 grades on price list
Electric Motors (Small)
$0.10/ lb|🠇 $0.08 (44%)
Sealed Units
$0.10/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (33%)
Alternators
$0.15/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (40%)
Starters
$0.20/ lb|🠇 $0.03 (13%)

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Buyout price trends for e-scrap and compressors by grade

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