Average scrap price for Armored Cable (BX)

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 6/4/2026.
$0.76/ lb+$0.25 (50%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.76
Lowest price ⓘ$0.75
Highest price$0.75Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $1.00 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Connecticut

The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.

  • Low (around $0.75): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.76): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.75+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.43 to $0.75.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Armored Cable (BX) price reference for Connecticut

Scrap yards in Connecticut don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.79 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Armored Cable (BX) prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Armored Cable (BX) in Connecticut

These are scrap yards in Connecticut that recently updated Armored Cable (BX) prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.

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Rubino Brothers

Listed as: Steel BX
560 Canal St, Stamford, CT 06902 Plan route
$0.75/ lb
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Rubino Brothers Derby

Listed as: Steel BX
2 Factory St, Derby, CT 06418 Plan route
$0.75/ lb

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Compare Armored Cable (BX) prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

See the exact price difference between Armored Cable (BX) and similar grades like MCM & Industrial Cable or THHN Wire. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Armored Cable (BX)
Armored Cable (BX) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.76 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
MCM & Industrial Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$4.31 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +12.9%
Price analytics
THHN Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#1 Insulated Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.28 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.6%
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Romex® Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.48 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +5.5%
Price analytics
#2 Insulated Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.04 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +10.8%
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Wire Harnesses Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.98 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -0.8%
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Telecom & Data Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -23.6%
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Computer Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Christmas Lights Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.27 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +20.0%
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Daily price history for Armored Cable (BX)

The table below shows the daily price history for Armored Cable (BX) at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.75 / lb+$0.25$0.75 – $0.75
3/22/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.07$0.50 – $0.50
2/17/2026 $0.43 / lb+$0.22$0.35 – $0.50
9/18/2025 $0.21 / lb+$0.09$0.21 – $0.21