Average scrap price for Copper Electric Motors

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 6/4/2026.
$0.33/ lb
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: $0.33
Lowest price $0.30
Highest price$0.30Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.40 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Los Angeles, California

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

  • Low (around $0.30): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.33): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.30+): 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 $0.25 to $0.30.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Copper Electric Motors price reference for Los Angeles (California)

Scrap yards in Los Angeles (California) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.35 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Copper Electric Motors prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Copper Electric Motors in Los Angeles

These are scrap yards in Los Angeles (California) that recently updated Copper Electric Motors 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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Updated 107 days ago

Greener Recycling

Listed as: Electric Motors
20749 Prairie St, Chatsworth, CA 91311 Plan route
$0.30/ lb
Updated 147 days ago

TM Scrap Metals Inc.

Listed as: Electric Motors
11092 Tuxford St, Sun Valley, CA 91352 Plan route
$0.30/ lb

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Compare Copper Electric Motors prices with other Electric Motors grades

See the exact price difference between Copper Electric Motors and similar grades like Automotive Starters or Automotive AC Compressors. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Copper Electric Motors
Copper Electric Motors Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.33 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Automotive Starters Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.49 / lb
Mix it with Copper Electric Motors?They'll pay $0.33 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.16 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +2.8%
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Avg price:$0.37 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +9.4%
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Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg price:$0.13 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg price:$0.13 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +52.0%
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Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Daily price history for Copper Electric Motors

The table below shows the daily price history for Copper Electric Motors 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)
$0.30 / lb— no change$0.30 – $0.30
4/25/2026 $0.30 / lb+$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
2/17/2026 $0.25 / lb−$0.15$0.25 – $0.25
5/25/2022 $0.40 / lb+$0.20$0.40 – $0.40
5/21/2022 $0.20 / lb−$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
12/9/2021 $0.25 / lb−$0.20$0.25 – $0.25
6/21/2021 $0.45 / lb+$0.22$0.45 – $0.45
4/17/2021 $0.23 / lb+$0.03$0.23 – $0.23
1/24/2021 $0.20 / lb+$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
10/23/2020 $0.15 / lb+$0.05$0.15 – $0.15