Price trends for scrap radiators by grade

over the last 90 days

In the last 3 months in the Radiators category: price is up for 1 grade, price is steady for 8 grades, and price is down for 1 grade.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $1.08 to $1.68.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (COMEX)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~71.5% (-$3.94/ lb). Based on 10 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 53%–90%.
✓ All 10 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Radiators in New Jersey

Local scrap yards in New Jersey 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. Radiators prices across the U.S. →

Radiators scrap prices by grade in New Jersey

Here is the Radiators data we have on file for New Jersey. 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.

Pure Copper Radiators Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$3.00/ lbRange: $3.00 – $3.00/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$2.53/ lbRange: $2.50 – $2.55/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony Copper & Brass Radiators U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.40/ lbRange: $2.00 – $2.79/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -0.9%
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Avg. Price:$2.23/ lbRange: $1.75 – $2.70/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -3.3%
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Avg. Price:$1.71/ lbRange: $1.60 – $1.81/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Heater Cores U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.20/ lbRange: $1.00 – $1.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+6.1% / 90 days
Coolers & Condensers U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.79/ lbRange: $0.72 – $0.86/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +6.1%
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Irony Aluminum Radiators Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.71/ lbRange: $0.71 – $0.71/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Radiator Ends Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.71/ lbRange: $0.60 – $0.82/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Radiators (Clean) Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.46/ lbRange: $0.40 – $0.52/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for scrap radiators in New Jersey

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

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Updated 5/22/2026

ADJ Metals

Keyport, New Jersey1 grade on price list
Aluminum Copper Radiators
$2.50/ lb|🠅 $0.50 (25%)
Updated 4/14/2026

Rockaway Recycling

Rockaway, New Jersey1 grade on price list
Clean Brass Radiators
$2.70/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (6%)
Updated 3/22/2026

Southard Scrap Metal

Rockaway Township, New Jersey4 grades on price list
CLEAN ALUM COPPER
$2.00/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (8%)
DIRTY ALUM COPPER
$1.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (7%)
BRASS RADIATORS CLEAN
$1.75/ lb
ACR ENDS
$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (3%)
Updated 3/22/2026

Best Price Recycling

Dennis Township, New Jersey4 grades on price list
Dirty Aluminum Copper Radiators
$1.81/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (6%)
Clean Brass Radiators
$2.31/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (5%)
A/C Condenser
$0.12/ lb
Aluminum Copper Radiator Ends
$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.24 (92%)
Updated 3/4/2026

Sgt. Scrap

Pennsauken Township, New Jersey5 grades on price list
Aluminum Copper Rads
$2.55/ lb|🠅 $0.03 (1%)
Aluminum Rads Clean
$0.52/ lb|🠅 $0.11 (27%)
Truck Rad – Dirty
$0.71/ lb|🠅 $0.47 (196%)
Truck Rad – Clean
$3.00/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (2%)
ACR Ends
$0.82/ lb|🠅 $0.07 (9%)
Updated 3/4/2026

Sgt. Scrap

Haddon Township, New Jersey5 grades on price list
Aluminum Copper Rads
$2.55/ lb|🠅 $0.34 (15%)
Aluminum Rads Clean
$0.52/ lb|🠅 $0.11 (27%)
Truck Rad – Dirty
$0.71/ lb|🠇 $0.29 (29%)
Truck Rad – Clean
$3.00/ lb|🠅 $0.42 (16%)
ACR Ends
$0.82/ lb|🠅 $0.16 (24%)

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Price chart: scrap radiators grades and COMEX Copper exchange data

The chart shows average yard buyout rates and COMEX Copper exchange data for your selected scrap radiators grade. When the exchange moves up and local yard prices lag, they typically follow within a few trading days — a signal to hold if you can. When both lines drop, sell now before yards update their offers downward. Switch grades using the selector above the chart.

Calculate the value of your scrap radiators lot

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 New Jersey.

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Compare scrap radiators grades and their value

Copper and brass radiator pricing tracks COMEX Copper; aluminum radiators follow LME Aluminum. Contamination from plastic tanks, iron brackets, and solder affects the per-pound rate. Identifying your material correctly before selling is the single most effective step to maximize your payout.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Pure Copper Radiators $6.49/ lb COMEX$3.00/ lb
High Grade46%
Irony Aluminum Radiators $1.60/ lb LME$0.71/ lb
High Grade44%
Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) $6.49/ lb COMEX$2.53/ lb
High Grade39%
Irony Copper & Brass Radiators $6.49/ lb COMEX$2.40/ lb
High Grade37%
Copper & Brass Radiators (Clean) $6.49/ lb COMEX$2.23/ lb
Mid Grade34%
Aluminum Radiators (Clean) $1.60/ lb LME$0.46/ lb
Mid Grade29%
Irony Aluminum Copper Radiators (Dirty ACR) $6.49/ lb COMEX$1.71/ lb
Mid Grade26%
Heater Cores $6.49/ lb COMEX$1.20/ lb
Low Grade18%
Coolers & Condensers $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.79/ lb
Low Grade12%
Radiator Ends $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.71/ lb
Low Grade11%

📊 What determines the value of scrap radiators:

  • Pure copper radiators (heating): All-copper home heating radiators — the top grade. Priced near COMEX Copper.
  • Copper & brass radiators (clean): Auto AC and heater core radiators with brass end tanks — excellent grade. Remove plastic before selling.
  • Aluminum radiators (clean): Modern all-aluminum auto radiators — priced at LME Aluminum, not copper.
  • Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR): Mixed metal radiators with aluminum fins and copper tubes — priced between full copper and full aluminum rates.
  • Irony/dirty radiators: Radiators with steel brackets, iron parts, or heavy corrosion — heavily discounted.
💡 Tip: Remove plastic end tanks from auto radiators before selling — the remaining copper/brass core is worth more per pound.