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 2 grades and price is steady for 7 grades.

Prices up for these grades:
Scrap Engines & Transmissions+28.2%🠅$0.16/ lbAutomotive AC Compressors+22.2%🠅$0.40/ lb
Prices steady for these grades:
Automotive Alternators0.0%—$0.60/ lbAutomotive Starters0.0%—$0.40/ lbCopper Electric Motors0.0%—$0.40/ lb
Data source: 13 local yards + U.S. national averages (New Jersey).
How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.19 to $0.30.
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 3 local yards New Jersey.

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

Local scrap yards in New Jersey 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 New Jersey

Here is the E-Scrap & Compressors data we have on file for New Jersey. 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 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.50/ lbRange: $0.40 – $0.60/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Starters Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.40/ lbRange: $0.40 – $0.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+22.2% / 6 mo.
Automotive AC Compressors U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.38/ lbRange: $0.35 – $0.40/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +22.2%
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Copper Electric Motors Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.38/ lbRange: $0.35 – $0.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.31/ lbRange: $0.30 – $0.31/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Copper Transformers Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.28/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.30/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Light Ballasts & Power Supplies Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.18/ lbRange: $0.18 – $0.18/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+28.2% / 90 days
Scrap Engines & Transmissions U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.14/ lbRange: $0.11 – $0.16/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +28.2%
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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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Scrap yards paying the most for e-scrap and compressors in New Jersey

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

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Updated 9/17/2026

Rockaway Recycling

Rockaway, New Jersey•5 grades on price list
Small Electric Motors
$0.40/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (14%)
Sealed Units
$0.30/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (7%)
Alternators/Starters
$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)
Copper Transformers
$0.25/ lb|🠅 $0.04 (19%)
Scrap Generators
$0.05/ lb|🠇 $0.01 (17%)
Updated 8/28/2026

RAW Recycling

Roxbury Township, New Jersey•6 grades on price list
LARGE ELECTRIC MOTORS
$0.15/ lb|🠇 $0.20 (57%)
SEALED UNITS
$0.30/ lb
ALTERNATORS
$0.40/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (33%)
STARTERS (ALUMINUM NOSE)
$0.40/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (33%)
COPPER TRANSFORMERS
$0.21/ lb|🠅 $0.11 (110%)
COPPER BALLAST
$0.18/ lb|🠅 $0.03 (20%)
Updated 8/25/2026

Southard Scrap Metal

Rockaway Township, New Jersey•6 grades on price list
ELECTRIC MOTORS
$0.35/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (40%)
SEALED UNITS
$0.31/ lb|🠅 $0.03 (11%)
ALTERNATORS
$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (43%)
STARTERS
$0.28/ lb
CPR TRANSFORMER
$0.30/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (14%)
BALLAST
$0.20/ lb
Updated 5/22/2026

ADJ Metals

Keyport, New Jersey•4 grades on price list
Electric Motors
$0.25/ lb|🠇 $0.01 (4%)
Sealed Units/Compressors
$0.20/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (33%)
Alternators/Starters
$0.26/ lb|🠅 $0.13 (100%)
Copper Transformers
$0.55/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (22%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Sgt. Scrap

Pennsauken Township, New Jersey•5 grades on price list
Motors
$0.25/ lb|🠅 $0.07 (39%)
Motors – Dirty
$0.08/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (20%)
Sealed Units
$0.20/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (100%)
Copper Trans.
$0.30/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (14%)
Light Ballast
$0.16/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (14%)
Updated 2/17/2026

NJ Scrap Metal and Recycling Center

Plumsted Township, New Jersey•3 grades on price list
Electric Motors
$0.20/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (11%)
Sealed Unit
$0.20/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (11%)
Ballast
$0.10/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (25%)

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Buyout price trends for e-scrap and compressors by grade

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