ScrapScrap Romex® Wire Prices in Chicago Heights
Current Romex® Wire prices at scrap yards in Chicago Heights (Illinois). Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average scrap price for Romex® Wire
National high for this grade: $3.40 / lb.
Scrap buy price in Chicago Heights, Illinois — $3.31 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.
Romex® Wire price reference for Chicago Heights (Illinois)
Scrap yards in Chicago Heights (Illinois) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($2.98 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Romex® Wire prices across the U.S. →
Where to sell Romex® Wire in Chicago Heights
These are scrap yards in Chicago Heights (Illinois) that recently updated Romex® Wire 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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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Romex® Wire | $3.04 / lb |
| #1 Insulated Wire | $4.22 / lb |
| MCM & Industrial Cable | $4.05 / lb |
| THHN Wire | $3.79 / lb |
| Coax & Heliax Cable | $2.24 / lb |
| Telecom & Data Wire | $1.84 / lb |
| Wire Harnesses | $1.76 / lb |
| #2 Insulated Wire | $1.67 / lb |
| #3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) | $1.17 / lb |
| Jelly Wire | $1.03 / lb |
| Armored Cable (BX) | $0.76 / lb |
| Computer Wire | $0.64 / lb |
| Christmas Lights | $0.37 / lb |
Price chart: Romex® Wire and COMEX Copper exchange data
This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Romex® Wire prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside COMEX Copper exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.
Current Romex® Wire scrap vs. COMEX Copper world price (COMEX)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (COMEX)
Monthly spread: Romex® Wire scrap vs. COMEX Copper
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $6.2732 / lb | $3.31 / lb | −$2.96 (47.2%) |
| April 2026 | $5.9057 / lb | $3.30 / lb | −$2.61 (44.1%) |
| March 2026 | $5.6775 / lb | $3.16 / lb | −$2.52 (44.3%) |
| February 2026 | $5.8801 / lb | $3.53 / lb | −$2.35 (40%) |
| January 2026 | $5.8949 / lb | $3.54 / lb | −$2.35 (39.9%) |
| December 2025 | $5.4977 / lb | $3.30 / lb | −$2.20 (40%) |
| November 2025 | $5.0640 / lb | $3.04 / lb | −$2.02 (40%) |
| October 2025 | $5.0502 / lb | $3.03 / lb | −$2.02 (40%) |
| September 2025 | $4.6624 / lb | $2.80 / lb | −$1.86 (39.9%) |
| August 2025 | $4.4780 / lb | $2.69 / lb | −$1.79 (39.9%) |
| July 2025 | $5.4826 / lb | $3.29 / lb | −$2.19 (40%) |
| June 2025 | $4.8832 / lb | $2.93 / lb | −$1.95 (40%) |
| May 2025 | $4.6862 / lb | $2.81 / lb | −$1.88 (40%) |
| April 2025 | $4.6543 / lb | $2.79 / lb | −$1.86 (40.1%) |
| March 2025 | $4.9195 / lb | $2.95 / lb | −$1.97 (40%) |
| February 2025 | $4.5581 / lb | $2.74 / lb | −$1.82 (39.9%) |
| January 2025 | $4.2698 / lb | $2.56 / lb | −$1.71 (40%) |
| December 2024 | $4.1579 / lb | $2.50 / lb | −$1.66 (39.9%) |
| November 2024 | $4.1994 / lb | $2.52 / lb | −$1.68 (40%) |
| October 2024 | $4.4318 / lb | $2.66 / lb | −$1.77 (40%) |
| September 2024 | $4.2927 / lb | $2.58 / lb | −$1.71 (39.9%) |
| August 2024 | $4.1218 / lb | $2.47 / lb | −$1.65 (40.1%) |
| July 2024 | $4.3752 / lb | $2.63 / lb | −$1.75 (39.9%) |
| June 2024 | $4.4911 / lb | $2.70 / lb | −$1.79 (39.9%) |
| May 2024 | $4.7547 / lb | $2.85 / lb | −$1.90 (40.1%) |
| April 2024 | $4.3637 / lb | $2.62 / lb | −$1.74 (40%) |
| March 2024 | $3.9836 / lb | $2.39 / lb | −$1.59 (40%) |
| February 2024 | $3.8018 / lb | $2.28 / lb | −$1.52 (40%) |
| January 2024 | $3.8113 / lb | $2.29 / lb | −$1.52 (39.9%) |
| December 2023 | $3.8712 / lb | $2.32 / lb | −$1.55 (40.1%) |
| November 2023 | $3.7208 / lb | $2.23 / lb | −$1.49 (40.1%) |
| October 2023 | $3.6093 / lb | $2.17 / lb | −$1.44 (39.9%) |
| September 2023 | $3.7598 / lb | $2.26 / lb | −$1.50 (39.9%) |
| August 2023 | $3.7761 / lb | $2.27 / lb | −$1.51 (39.9%) |
| July 2023 | $3.8455 / lb | $2.31 / lb | −$1.54 (39.9%) |
| June 2023 | $3.8050 / lb | $2.28 / lb | −$1.53 (40.1%) |
| May 2023 | $3.7515 / lb | $2.25 / lb | −$1.50 (40%) |
| April 2023 | $4.0074 / lb | $2.25 / lb | −$1.76 (43.9%) |
| March 2023 | $4.0282 / lb | $2.42 / lb | −$1.61 (39.9%) |
| February 2023 | $4.0648 / lb | $2.44 / lb | −$1.62 (40%) |
| January 2023 | $4.1151 / lb | $2.47 / lb | −$1.65 (40%) |
| December 2022 | $3.8207 / lb | $2.29 / lb | −$1.53 (40.1%) |
| November 2022 | $3.6740 / lb | $2.20 / lb | −$1.47 (40.1%) |
| October 2022 | $3.4304 / lb | $2.06 / lb | −$1.37 (39.9%) |
| September 2022 | $3.4553 / lb | $2.07 / lb | −$1.39 (40.1%) |
| August 2022 | $3.6165 / lb | $2.17 / lb | −$1.45 (40%) |
| July 2022 | $3.4195 / lb | $2.05 / lb | −$1.37 (40%) |
| June 2022 | $4.1187 / lb | $2.47 / lb | −$1.65 (40%) |
| May 2022 | $4.2573 / lb | $2.55 / lb | −$1.71 (40.1%) |
| April 2022 | $4.6495 / lb | $2.79 / lb | −$1.86 (40%) |
| March 2022 | $4.7077 / lb | $2.83 / lb | −$1.88 (39.9%) |
| February 2022 | $4.5023 / lb | $2.70 / lb | −$1.80 (40%) |
| January 2022 | $4.4320 / lb | $2.64 / lb | −$1.79 (40.4%) |
Daily price history for Romex® Wire
The table below shows the daily price history for Romex® Wire 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.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.31 / lb | +$0.50 | $2.72 – $3.31 | |
| 4/6/2026 | $2.81 / lb | +$0.30 | $2.53 – $3.09 |
| 3/22/2026 | $2.51 / lb | +$0.72 | $2.25 – $2.76 |
| 4/27/2023 | $1.79 / lb | −$0.39 | $1.53 – $2.04 |
Map of scrap yards buying Romex® Wire
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for Romex® Wire. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates from local yards near you.