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 2 grades and price is steady for 8 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $1.09 to $1.57.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Category Grades
The Radiators category has 10 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.
Data Sources
Data source: live prices from 8 local yards New York.

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

Local scrap yards in New York 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 York

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

+3.7% / 6 mo.
Pure Copper Radiators U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.80/ lbRange: $2.80 – $2.80/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +3.7%
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Avg. Price:$2.40/ lbRange: $2.40 – $2.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$2.00/ lbRange: $2.00 – $2.00/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$1.65/ lbRange: $1.65 – $1.65/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$1.62/ lbRange: $1.62 – $1.62/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Heater Cores U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.50/ lbRange: $1.50 – $1.50/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Radiator Ends U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.08/ lbRange: $0.95 – $1.20/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+31.3% / 90 days
Coolers & Condensers U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.65/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.80/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +31.3%
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Avg. Price:$0.60/ lbRange: $0.60 – $0.60/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony Aluminum Radiators U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.41/ lbRange: $0.37 – $0.45/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for scrap radiators in New York

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

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Updated 10/12/2026

Niagara Metals

Gasport, New York•1 grade on price list
Cu Al Radiators
$2.00/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (8%)
Updated 10/12/2026

Niagara Metals

Buffalo, New York•1 grade on price list
Cu Al Radiators
$2.00/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (8%)
Updated 10/12/2026

Niagara Metals

Buffalo, New York•1 grade on price list
Cu Al Radiators
$2.00/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (8%)
Updated 10/12/2026

Niagara Metals

Buffalo, New York•1 grade on price list
Cu Al Radiators
$2.00/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (8%)
Updated 10/12/2026

Niagara Metals

Buffalo, New York•1 grade on price list
Cu Al Radiators
$2.00/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (8%)
Updated 10/12/2026

Niagara Metals

City of Niagara Falls, New York•1 grade on price list
Cu Al Radiators
$2.00/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (8%)

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Buyout price trends for scrap radiators by grade

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for scrap radiators from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.

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