Price trends for scrap radiators by grade

over the last 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Radiators category: price is up for 3 grades, price is steady for 5 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 $1.02 to $1.83.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (COMEX)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~67.2% (-$3.70/ lb). Based on 10 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 45%–88%.
✓ All 10 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Radiators in Suffolk (Virginia)

Local scrap yards in Suffolk (Virginia) 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 Suffolk

Here is the Radiators data we have on file for Suffolk (Virginia). 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.

Copper & Brass Radiators (Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$3.52/ lbRange: $3.16 – $3.88/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +1.1%
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Pure Copper Radiators U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.85/ lbRange: $2.70 – $3.00/ lb
Trend for 90 days: -1.0%
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Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.74/ lbRange: $2.40 – $3.07/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.0%
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Avg. Price:$2.57/ lbRange: $2.20 – $2.93/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -13.6%
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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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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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+26.8% / 6 mo.
Radiator Ends U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.98/ lbRange: $0.60 – $1.35/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +26.8%
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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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Aluminum Radiators (Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.55/ lbRange: $0.45 – $0.65/ lb
Trend for 90 days: -5.0%
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+2.9% / 6 mo.
Irony Aluminum Radiators U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.52/ lbRange: $0.28 – $0.75/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +2.9%
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Scrap yards paying the most for scrap radiators in Suffolk

Live prices from local scrap yards in Suffolk (Virginia). Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Suffolk, Virginia7 grades on price list
AC Coils (Clean)
$2.00/ lb|🠅 $0.70 (54%)
AC Coils (Dirty)
$1.00/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (25%)
Brass/Copper Radiator (Clean)
$1.60/ lb
Brass/Copper Radiator (Dirty)
$0.95/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (6%)
Aluminum Radiator (Clean)
$0.35/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (17%)
Aluminum Radiator (Dirty)
$0.20/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (20%)
AC Ends
$1.00/ lb|🠅 $0.55 (122%)

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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 Suffolk (Virginia).

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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
Copper & Brass Radiators (Clean) $6.49/ lb COMEX$3.52/ lb
High Grade54%
Pure Copper Radiators $6.49/ lb COMEX$2.85/ lb
High Grade44%
Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) $6.49/ lb COMEX$2.74/ lb
High Grade42%
Irony Aluminum Copper Radiators (Dirty ACR) $6.49/ lb COMEX$2.57/ lb
Mid Grade40%
Irony Copper & Brass Radiators $6.49/ lb COMEX$2.40/ lb
Mid Grade37%
Aluminum Radiators (Clean) $1.60/ lb LME$0.55/ lb
Mid Grade34%
Irony Aluminum Radiators $1.60/ lb LME$0.52/ lb
Mid Grade32%
Heater Cores $6.49/ lb COMEX$1.20/ lb
Low Grade18%
Radiator Ends $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.98/ lb
Low Grade15%
Coolers & Condensers $6.49/ lb COMEX$0.79/ lb
Low Grade12%

📊 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.