Insulated Copper Wire Scrap Price Trends

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Insulated Copper Wire category: price is up for 2 grades, price is steady for 8 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 $0.82 to $1.41.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (COMEX)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~78.2% (-$4.76 / lb). Based on 13 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 60%–97%.
✓ All 13 grades are within normal market range

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

Local scrap yards in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania by Grade

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

#1 Insulated Wire Based on 4 yards
Avg. Price:$2.43 / lbRange: $1.45 – $3.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -23.7%
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THHN Wire Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$2.43 / lbRange: $2.00 – $2.85 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +1.0%
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Coax & Heliax Cable U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.17 / lbRange: $2.08 – $2.25 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -4.1%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$2.16 / lbRange: $2.16 – $2.16 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Romex® Wire Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$1.90 / lbRange: $1.30 – $2.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+14.2% / 90 days
#2 Insulated Wire Based on 4 yards
Avg. Price:$1.60 / lbRange: $1.20 – $2.00 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +14.2%
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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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Wire Harnesses Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$1.05 / lbRange: $1.05 – $1.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Telecom & Data Wire Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.90 / lbRange: $0.90 – $0.90 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+9.5% / 30 days
Armored Cable (BX) Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.58 / lbRange: $0.40 – $0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +9.5%
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Avg. Price:$0.43 / lbRange: $0.35 – $0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Christmas Lights Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.33 / lbRange: $0.30 – $0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Computer Wire Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.20 / lbRange: $0.20 – $0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Where to Sell Insulated Copper Wire for Top Dollar in Pennsylvania

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

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Brenner Recycling

Hazleton, Pennsylvania3 grades on price list
Insulated Copper Cable
$3.40 / lb|🠇 $0.05 (1%)
Low Grade Copper Wire
$0.35 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (17%)
Steel BX Cable
$0.75 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (7%)
Updated 5/4/2026

Royalton Recycling - Roll Off Dumpster Service & Scrap Metal Recycling

Royalton, Pennsylvania1 grade on price list
Insulated Copper Wire
$1.55 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (7%)
Updated 4/25/2026

Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

North Manheim Township, Pennsylvania2 grades on price list
INS #1
$2.25 / lb|🠅 $0.25 (13%)
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS
$0.10 / lb
Updated 4/15/2026

Sahd Metal Recycling

Columbia, Pennsylvania3 grades on price list
85% ins. wire
$3.20 / lb|🠅 $0.20 (7%)
#2 ins. wire
$1.30 / lb|🠅 $0.40 (44%)
THHN
$2.85 / lb|🠅 $0.30 (12%)
Updated 3/4/2026

Paz Metals Inc.

Hellam Township, Pennsylvania9 grades on price list
80% Copper Wire
$1.45 / lb|🠇 $0.05 (3%)
45-50% Insulated Wire
$1.05 / lb|🠇 $2.55 (71%)
25-30% Insulated Wire
$0.50 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (11%)
THHN
$2.00 / lb|🠅 $0.50 (33%)
Romex Wire
$1.30 / lb|🠅 $0.30 (30%)
Communication Wire
$0.90 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (13%)
Harness Wire
$1.05 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (5%)
X-MAS Lights
$0.35 / lb|🠅 $0.13 (59%)
Steel BX
$0.40 / lb
Updated 3/4/2026

Three Rivers Recycling LLC

Harmony Township, Pennsylvania5 grades on price list
Insulated Copper Wire #1 60%
$1.05 / lb|🠇 $0.76 (42%)
Insulated Copper Wire #2 90%
$2.00 / lb|🠅 $1.48 (285%)
Insulated Copper Wire #1 90%
$2.16 / lb
Christmas Lights
$0.30 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (50%)
BX Copper/Steel #1 35%
$0.20 / lb

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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 Pennsylvania.

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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
#1 Insulated Wire $6.09 COMEX$2.43
High Grade40%
THHN Wire $6.09 COMEX$2.43
High Grade40%
Coax & Heliax Cable $6.09 COMEX$2.17
High Grade36%
MCM & Industrial Cable $6.09 COMEX$2.16
High Grade35%
Romex® Wire $6.09 COMEX$1.90
High Grade31%
#2 Insulated Wire $6.09 COMEX$1.60
Mid Grade26%
Jelly Wire $6.09 COMEX$1.10
Mid Grade18%
Wire Harnesses $6.09 COMEX$1.05
Mid Grade17%
Telecom & Data Wire $6.09 COMEX$0.90
Low Grade15%
Armored Cable (BX) $6.09 COMEX$0.58
Low Grade9%
#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) $6.09 COMEX$0.43
Low Grade7%
Christmas Lights $6.09 COMEX$0.33
Low Grade5%
Computer Wire $6.09 COMEX$0.20
Low Grade3%

📊 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.