Average scrap price for Computer Wire

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 7/13/2026.
$0.40/ lb
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.40
Lowest price ⓘ$0.40
Highest price$0.40Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read a yard's offer
  • Low (around $0.40): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.40): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.40+): 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 $0.33 to $0.40.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 4 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Computer Wire in the US

Scrap yards in the US buying Computer Wire — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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Updated 113 days ago

ADJ Metals

Listed as: Computer Wire
14 Broad St Suite 205, Keyport, NJ 07735 Plan route
$0.40/ lb
Updated 192 days ago

J.R.'S Appliance Disposal

Listed as: Computer Wire
10619 Briggs Dr, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Plan route
$0.40/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

Electronic Recycling

Listed as: Ribbon Wire
3334 W McDowell Rd suite 35, Phoenix, AZ 85009 Plan route
$0.50/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

Resource Recovery Solutions

Listed as: Computer Wire
100 W Sheffield Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340 Plan route
$0.40/ lb

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Compare Computer Wire prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

See the exact price difference between Computer Wire and similar grades like #2 Insulated Wire or Telecom & Data Wire. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Computer Wire
Computer Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.04 / lb
Mix it with Computer Wire?They'll pay $0.40 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.64 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +10.8%
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Telecom & Data Wire Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.60 / lb
Mix it with Computer Wire?They'll pay $0.40 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.20 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +3.2%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$4.31 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +12.9%
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THHN Wire Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.57 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +19.5%
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#1 Insulated Wire Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.28 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.6%
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Romex® Wire Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.92 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +4.3%
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Coax & Heliax Cable Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.48 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +5.5%
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Wire Harnesses Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.98 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -0.8%
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Armored Cable (BX) Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.79 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +33.3%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -23.6%
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Christmas Lights Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.27 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +20.0%
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Daily price history for Computer Wire

The table below shows the daily price history for Computer Wire 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)
$0.40 / lb— no change$0.40 – $0.40
4/25/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.07$0.40 – $0.40
2/17/2026 $0.33 / lb+$0.06$0.30 – $0.40
10/9/2025 $0.27 / lb−$0.53$0.27 – $0.27
8/24/2025 $0.80 / lb+$0.15$0.80 – $0.80
8/23/2025 $0.65 / lb+$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
4/29/2025 $0.60 / lb+$0.45$0.60 – $0.60
4/13/2025 $0.15 / lb−$0.15$0.15 – $0.15
2/7/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.02$0.30 – $0.30
1/23/2025 $0.32 / lb−$0.13$0.32 – $0.32
6/25/2024 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
4/18/2024 $0.40 / lb+$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
9/16/2023 $0.30 / lb−$0.25$0.30 – $0.30
2/6/2023 $0.55 / lb+$0.10$0.55 – $0.55
7/2/2022 $0.45 / lb−$0.20$0.45 – $0.45
10/29/2021 $0.65 / lb+$0.35$0.65 – $0.65
3/3/2021 $0.30 / lb+$0.20$0.30 – $0.30
1/28/2021 $0.10 / lb−$0.25$0.10 – $0.10
10/28/2020 $0.35 / lb+$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
8/2/2020 $0.30 / lb+$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
7/24/2020 $0.25 / lb−$0.10$0.25 – $0.25
1/27/2020 $0.35 / lb+$0.15$0.35 – $0.35
8/23/2019 $0.20 / lb— no change$0.20 – $0.20