Radiators Scrap Price Trends

over the last 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Radiators category: price is steady for 8 grades and price is down for 2 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.92 to $1.22.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (COMEX)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~76.6% (-$3.90 / lb). Based on 10 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 33%–92%.
✓ All 10 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Radiators in Pennsylvania

Local scrap yards in Pennsylvania 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. →

Current Radiators Scrap Prices in Pennsylvania by Grade

Here is the Radiators data we have on file for Pennsylvania. 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.

Avg. Price:$2.15 / lbRange: $1.80 – $2.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$1.85 / lbRange: $1.60 – $2.10 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -8.3%
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Avg. Price:$1.65 / lbRange: $1.65 – $1.65 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Pure Copper Radiators Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$1.50 / lbRange: $1.50 – $1.50 / 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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Avg. Price:$1.15 / lbRange: $1.15 – $1.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony Aluminum Radiators Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.75 / lbRange: $0.75 – $0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Coolers & Condensers U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.72 / lbRange: $0.65 – $0.78 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.5%
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Radiator Ends Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.50 / lbRange: $0.40 – $0.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Radiators (Clean) Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.47 / lbRange: $0.40 – $0.53 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Top Scrap Yards for Radiators in Pennsylvania

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

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Updated 5/4/2026

Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

North Manheim Township, Pennsylvania2 grades on price list
AUTO RADS
$1.75 / lb|🠅 $0.25 (17%)
IRONY AUTO RADS
$0.75 / lb|🠅 $0.15 (25%)
Updated 5/4/2026

Iron City Steel & Recycling

Crescent Township, Pennsylvania1 grade on price list
Aluminum Copper Radiators
$1.60 / lb
Updated 3/22/2026

Einfalt Recycling & Salvage

Stockertown, Pennsylvania1 grade on price list
COPPER/ALUMINUM Radiators
$2.10 / lb|🠇 $0.05 (2%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Paz Metals Inc.

Hellam Township, Pennsylvania4 grades on price list
Brass Radiators
$2.14 / lb|🠅 $0.24 (13%)
Brass Radiators (dirty)
$1.65 / lb|🠅 $0.25 (18%)
Aluminum Radiators
$0.53 / lb|🠅 $0.03 (6%)
Radiator Ends
$0.60 / lb|🠇 $0.20 (25%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Three Rivers Recycling LLC

Harmony Township, Pennsylvania3 grades on price list
ACR - Alum Copper Radiator
$1.40 / lb|🠇 $0.20 (13%)
ACR FE - Alum Copper Radiator DIRTY
$1.15 / lb|🠇 $0.15 (12%)
ACR Ends - Alum Copper Radiator Ends
$0.40 / lb|🠇 $0.10 (20%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Rag & Bone Recycling - Scrap Metal & Salvage

Easton, Pennsylvania3 grades on price list
ACR with IRON
$1.15 / lb|🠅 $0.35 (44%)
CLEAN BRASS RADIATORS
$2.50 / lb|🠅 $0.50 (25%)
ALUMINUM RADIATORS
$0.40 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (33%)

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Radiators Price Chart & History

See how local yard buy prices track the exchange (COMEX). Use this chart to judge whether it's a good time to cash in now or wait for yards to catch up with the latest exchange move.

Radiator Scrap Value & Payout Calculator

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 Pennsylvania.

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Yield Analysis: Pure Metal Content in Radiator Grades

Біржова ціна відображає чистий перероблений метал (99,9%+). У кожної марки лому різний рівень домішок і різна складність переробки. Чим вищий відсоток, тим цінніша марка і тим ближче виплата до спотової ціни.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Irony Aluminum Radiators $1.12 LME$0.75
High Grade67%
Aluminum Radiators (Clean) $1.12 LME$0.47
Mid Grade41%
Copper & Brass Radiators (Clean) $6.09 COMEX$2.15
Mid Grade35%
Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) $6.09 COMEX$1.85
Mid Grade30%
Irony Copper & Brass Radiators $6.09 COMEX$1.65
Low Grade27%
Pure Copper Radiators $6.09 COMEX$1.50
Low Grade25%
Heater Cores $6.09 COMEX$1.20
Low Grade20%
Irony Aluminum Copper Radiators (Dirty ACR) $6.09 COMEX$1.15
Low Grade19%
Coolers & Condensers $6.09 COMEX$0.72
Low Grade12%
Radiator Ends $6.09 COMEX$0.50
Low Grade8%

📊 What Determines Grade Value:

  • Metal Composition: Payouts depend on the ratio of copper to aluminum. Pure Copper Radiators sit at the top of the price bracket, while aluminum units track lower base metal prices.
  • Contamination Levels: Any steel, plastic tanks, or rubber hoses attached will downgrade a unit to 'Dirty' or 'Irony' status, significantly increasing the 76.6% spread.
  • Processing Ease: Heater Cores are small but high-value due to their copper content; however, they require more handling than large industrial Coolers & Condensers.
  • End Material: Plastic ends provide zero metal value, whereas Radiator Ends made of brass are a specialized high-value recovery item.
💡 Pro tip: If your load is being graded as Irony Aluminum Radiators, take a few minutes to cut off the steel brackets and plastic tanks. Transitioning to 'Clean' grade can nearly double your payout efficiency.