ScrapCurrent Prices for E-Scrap & Compressors in the US
In-depth analytics for e-scrap and compressors prices in the US. Compare local scrap yard buyout rates with COMEX Copper exchange benchmarks, use the lot calculator to estimate your payout, and find the yards with the best offers near you.
Price trends for e-scrap and compressors by grade
over the last 30 daysIn the last month in the E-Scrap & Compressors category: price is up for 5 grades, price is steady for 3 grades, and price is down for 2 grades.
E-Scrap & Compressors scrap prices by grade in the US
Sealed unit compressors are priced on their copper motor content; e-scrap value depends heavily on precious metal content. Click any grade to get a detailed price chart, market analysis, and a list of yards currently paying the most.
Scrap yards paying the most for e-scrap and compressors in the US
Live prices from local scrap yards across the U.S.. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.
Stuff Recycling
Sal B Scrap Metal Recycling
McCoy Iron & Metal
Western Oklahoma Metal Recycling LLC
Brenner Recycling
Edge Metals Recycling
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶Price chart: e-scrap and compressors grades and COMEX Copper exchange data
The chart shows average yard buyout rates and COMEX Copper exchange data for your selected e-scrap and compressors grade. When the exchange moves up and local yard prices lag, they typically follow within a few trading days — a signal to hold if you can. When both lines drop, sell now before yards update their offers downward. Switch grades using the selector above the chart.
Calculate the value of your e-scrap and compressors lot
Selling a mixed load? Pick the grades below — a weight field appears after you select at least one grade, then the calculator estimates your haul's value from current average prices across the U.S..
Compare e-scrap and compressors grades and their value
Compressor and motor copper content tracks COMEX Copper. E-scrap (circuit boards, CPUs) has a separate precious-metal-based valuation. Identifying your material correctly before selling is the single most effective step to maximize your payout.
| Grade | Exchange (100%) | Yard Price (per lb) | Grade Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum & Dirty Motors | $1.60/ lb LME | $0.16/ lb | High Grade•10% |
| Scrap Engines & Transmissions | $1.60/ lb LME | $0.16/ lb | High Grade•10% |
| Aluminum & Steel Transformers | $1.60/ lb LME | $0.13/ lb | High Grade•8% |
| Automotive Starters | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.50/ lb | High Grade•8% |
| Automotive Alternators | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.48/ lb | Mid Grade•7% |
| Copper Transformers | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.45/ lb | Mid Grade•7% |
| Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.35/ lb | Mid Grade•5% |
| Copper Electric Motors | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.32/ lb | Low Grade•5% |
| Automotive AC Compressors | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.30/ lb | Low Grade•5% |
| Light Ballasts & Power Supplies | $6.49/ lb COMEX | $0.21/ lb | Low Grade•3% |
📊 What determines the value of e-scrap and compressors:
- Sealed unit compressors (appliance): Refrigerator and AC compressors — priced on their copper winding content. AC compressors pay more than refrigerator units.
- Automotive AC compressors: Separate grade; aluminum housing means lower copper yield but still a solid per-unit price at most yards.
- E-scrap boards: Circuit boards contain gold, silver, and palladium. Require specialty e-recyclers — general scrap yards may not pay the full precious-metal value.
- Power supplies & light ballasts: Contain copper transformers and aluminum. Priced as a mixed lot; separate if copper transformers are intact.
Map of scrap yards buying e-scrap and compressors
The map below shows yards currently listing prices for e-scrap and compressors. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates for all grades at local yards.