Light Copper / Sheet Copper Scrap Prices in Dover
Current Light Copper / Sheet Copper prices at scrap yards in Dover, Ohio. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average Light Copper / Sheet Copper Price
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (up to $3.65): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($4.15): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($4.68+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rates today.
Light Copper / Sheet Copper price reference for Dover, Ohio
Scrap yards in Dover, Ohio don’t always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($4.25/lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Light Copper / Sheet Copper prices across the U.S. →
Top Scrap Yards Buying Light Copper in Dover, OH
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The #1 rule at scrap yards: if you mix grades, they’ll weigh everything at the lowest rate. See the price gap below — if you have higher-value metal, always sort and weigh each grade separately to avoid leaving money on the table.
Light Copper Price Trends & History
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Light Copper / Sheet Copper: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)
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World market price (COMEX)
Light Copper / Sheet Copper: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 (current) | $5.764324 | $3.91 | -$1.86 (32.2%) |
| February 2026 | $5.880136 | $4.05 | -$1.83 (31.1%) |
| January 2026 | $5.894887 | $4.06 | -$1.84 (31.1%) |
| December 2025 | $5.497742 | $3.78 | -$1.71 (31.2%) |
| November 2025 | $5.064033 | $3.48 | -$1.59 (31.4%) |
| October 2025 | $5.050242 | $3.45 | -$1.60 (31.7%) |
| September 2025 | $4.662367 | $3.21 | -$1.45 (31.1%) |
| August 2025 | $4.477984 | $3.08 | -$1.39 (31.1%) |
| July 2025 | $5.482645 | $3.78 | -$1.71 (31.1%) |
| June 2025 | $4.883233 | $3.36 | -$1.52 (31.1%) |
| May 2025 | $4.686194 | $3.23 | -$1.46 (31.1%) |
| April 2025 | $4.654267 | $3.20 | -$1.45 (31.1%) |
| March 2025 | $5.13 | $3.53 | -$1.60 (31.1%) |
Light Copper / Sheet Copper Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | $3.38 / lb | — no change | $3.10 - $3.65 |
Understanding Light Copper and Sheet Copper
When you are hauling Light Copper or Sheet Copper to the yard, you need to know exactly what you are sitting on. Also known in the trade as #3 copper or roofing copper, this grade consists of unalloyed copper sheet, foil, flashing, gutters, kettles, and downspouts. It is typically very thin—usually less than 1/16th of an inch thick. Because of its real-world applications, buyers expect it to have some minor impurities like paint, solder, or light tar. Across Dover, our data shows yards are currently paying a national average of $4.25 per pound.
You can generally expect the market range to fall between $3.90 for dirtier, tar-heavy loads and up to $4.68 for clean, unpainted sheet copper. While it doesn't fetch the premium rates of #1 Copper or #2 Copper, it is still a highly valuable commodity that piles up quickly on remodeling, roofing, and demolition jobs.
The Veteran Scrapper's Sorting Guide
Preparation is where you make or break your payday. The biggest mistake peddlers make with sheet copper is leaving attachments on. If you tear gutters or flashing off a house, it is almost guaranteed to have steel screws, nails, or heavy steel brackets attached.
Yard Pro Tip: Always run a strong magnet along the seams and joints of your roofing copper and gutters. Scrappers routinely leave galvanized steel nails or hidden screws inside the folds. If the yard inspector's magnet catches a single steel screw, they will instantly downgrade your entire gaylord box to 'irony copper' or hit you with a massive tare weight deduction. Keep a pair of pliers handy and rip those fasteners out before you hit the scale.
Mixing grades is another cardinal sin at the scrapyard. Never mix your Light Copper with premium grades like Bare Bright Copper. If you get lazy and throw painted sheet copper into your bare bright bucket, the buyer will downgrade the entire container to the light copper price. That mistake alone will cost you around $0.55 per pound in lost revenue.
Comparing Your Payload
If you are sorting a mixed load from a job site, keep an eye on your other materials to ensure you are prioritizing your time right. For instance, #1 Insulated Wire is currently trading in the $2.40 to $3.90/lb range. Knowing the spread between these grades helps you decide if it is worth your time to strip wire or if you should focus on cleaning up your sheet copper further.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current price for Light Copper / Sheet Copper?
Nationwide, our tracker shows an average payout of $4.25 per pound. These prices are tied directly to the COMEX and typically sit about 31.1% below the spot price to account for the yard's processing and smelting costs.
Can roofing copper have tar or shingles attached?
It can have a small amount of light tar, but if you have heavy chunks of asphalt shingles or thick layers of roofing tar still glued to the copper flashing, expect to be paid at the absolute floor of $3.90. In extreme cases, the yard might reject it outright. Scrape off the thick stuff to maximize your return.
Does painted copper pipe count as Light Copper?
Usually, yes. While clean copper pipe is graded higher, if it has a heavy coat of paint, buyers will often downgrade it to the Light Copper category. This is because the paint acts as an impurity that must be burned off at the refinery, which increases processing costs.
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