Insulated Copper Wire Scrap Price Trends

over the last 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Insulated Copper Wire category: price is up for 4 grades, price is steady for 6 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 $1.05 to $1.79.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (COMEX)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~69.2% (-$4.21 / lb). Based on 13 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 33%–94%.
✓ All 13 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Insulated Copper Wire in Connecticut

Local scrap yards in Connecticut 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. Insulated Copper Wire prices across the U.S. →

Current Insulated Copper Wire Prices in Connecticut by Grade

Here is the Insulated Copper Wire data we have on file for Connecticut. 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.

MCM & Industrial Cable U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$4.03 / lbRange: $3.80 – $4.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -1.3%
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#1 Insulated Wire U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$3.43 / lbRange: $2.75 – $4.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -5.6%
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+2.2% / 6 mo.
THHN Wire 3 local yards + USA reference
Avg. Price:$3.35 / lbRange: $2.95 – $3.74 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +2.2%
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Romex® Wire 3 local yards + USA reference
Avg. Price:$2.55 / lbRange: $2.45 – $2.65 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Coax & Heliax Cable U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.18 / lbRange: $2.10 – $2.25 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -3.7%
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#2 Insulated Wire U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.72 / lbRange: $1.55 – $1.89 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -0.8%
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+5.9% / 6 mo.
Wire Harnesses U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.70 / lbRange: $1.60 – $1.80 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +5.9%
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Telecom & Data Wire 3 local yards + USA reference
Avg. Price:$1.58 / lbRange: $1.38 – $1.78 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Jelly Wire U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.10 / lbRange: $0.90 – $1.30 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -10.9%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.99 / lbRange: $0.84 – $1.14 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -1.3%
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+22.9% / 30 days
Armored Cable (BX) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.75 / lbRange: $0.50 – $1.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +22.9%
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Computer Wire U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.65 / lbRange: $0.40 – $0.90 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+33.8% / 6 mo.
Christmas Lights U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.39 / lbRange: $0.28 – $0.50 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +33.8%
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Where to Sell Insulated Copper Wire for Top Dollar in Connecticut

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

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Updated 3/22/2026

Rubino Brothers

Stamford, Connecticut4 grades on price list
THHN
$2.95 / lb
Romex
$2.25 / lb
Cat 5/6
$1.30 / lb
Steel BX
$0.50 / lb
Updated 3/22/2026

Rubino Brothers Derby

Derby, Connecticut4 grades on price list
THHN
$2.95 / lb|🠇 $0.15 (5%)
Romex
$2.25 / lb|🠇 $0.05 (2%)
Cat 5/6
$1.30 / lb
Steel BX
$0.50 / lb
Updated 3/4/2026

Cable Management

Meriden, Connecticut11 grades on price list
WELL WIRE
$2.02 / lb|🠅 $0.14 (7%)
BIG TIN-C
$2.53 / lb|🠅 $0.47 (23%)
LG WIRE
$1.01 / lb|🠅 $0.18 (22%)
MED THHN
$3.27 / lb|🠇 $0.35 (10%)
ROMEX®
$2.25 / lb|🠅 $0.24 (12%)
TELCO
$1.36 / lb|🠅 $0.09 (7%)
AUTO HARNESS DIRTY
$1.58 / lb|🠇 $0.15 (9%)
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
$0.34 / lb|🠅 $0.03 (10%)
TELCO JELLY WIRE (LARGE)
$1.30 / lb|🠅 $0.17 (15%)
HELIAX MED
$1.35 / lb|🠅 $0.97 (255%)
STEEL BX
$0.35 / lb|🠅 $0.14 (67%)

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Insulated Copper Wire Price Chart & History

See how local yard buy prices track the exchange (COMEX). Use this chart to judge whether it's a good time to cash in now or wait for yards to catch up with the latest exchange move.

Insulated Wire Value & Recovery Calculator

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 Connecticut.

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Wire Recovery Rates: How Much Copper Is Inside?

Біржова ціна відображає чистий перероблений метал (99,9%+). У кожної марки лому різний рівень домішок і різна складність переробки. Чим вищий відсоток, тим цінніша марка і тим ближче виплата до спотової ціни.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
MCM & Industrial Cable $6.09 COMEX$4.03
High Grade66%
#1 Insulated Wire $6.09 COMEX$3.43
High Grade56%
THHN Wire $6.09 COMEX$3.35
High Grade55%
Romex® Wire $6.09 COMEX$2.55
Mid Grade42%
Coax & Heliax Cable $6.09 COMEX$2.18
Mid Grade36%
#2 Insulated Wire $6.09 COMEX$1.72
Mid Grade28%
Wire Harnesses $6.09 COMEX$1.70
Mid Grade28%
Telecom & Data Wire $6.09 COMEX$1.58
Low Grade26%
Jelly Wire $6.09 COMEX$1.10
Low Grade18%
#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) $6.09 COMEX$0.99
Low Grade16%
Armored Cable (BX) $6.09 COMEX$0.75
Low Grade12%
Computer Wire $6.09 COMEX$0.65
Low Grade11%
Christmas Lights $6.09 COMEX$0.39
Low Grade6%

📊 What Determines Grade Value:

  • Copper Recovery Percentage: The ratio of actual copper weight to plastic insulation weight is the #1 factor. Grades like THHN Wire have high recovery and command better prices.
  • Wire Gauge: Thicker individual strands (found in #1 Insulated) are easier for processors to granulate than hair-thin strands.
  • Contamination: Attachments like plugs, steel armor on Armored Cable (BX), or jelly filling in Jelly Wire increase processing costs.
  • Metal Purity: Whether the copper inside is silver-coated (tinned) or clean red copper determines if it stays at a #1 or drops to a #2 grade.
💡 Pro tip: Never mix your high-recovery MCM & Industrial Cable with thin Telecom & Data Wire. Most yards will grade the entire bin at the lowest recovery rate, potentially losing you a significant percentage of your payout.