Average Romex® Wire Price

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 5/4/2026.
$1.70/ lb −$0.20 (10.5%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $1.70
Lowest price $1.70
Highest price$1.70Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers in West Virginia

Scrap buy price in West Virginia — $1.70 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $1.25 to $3.04.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~72.1% (-$4.39 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–72%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Top Scrap Yards Buying Romex® Wire in West Virginia

Don't just dump your heavy electrical wire at the first yard you see. Compare the facilities below to see who offers the best rates for Romex® Wire in West Virginia. Make sure to call ahead to confirm their current scale prices and grading rules, as national averages fluctuate with the COMEX spot market.

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Three Rivers Iron Metal

Listed as: Copper Insulated Housewire
500 Virginia Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554 Plan route
$1.70 / lb

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Romex® Wire vs. Other Insulated Copper Grades

See the exact price difference between Romex® Wire and similar grades like #1 Insulated Wire or MCM & Industrial Cable. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Romex® Wire
Romex® Wire Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#1 Insulated Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.85 / lb
Mix it with Romex® Wire?They'll pay $1.70 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.15 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +9.6%
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MCM & Industrial Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.94 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +3.2%
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THHN Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.24 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +4.0%
Price analytics
Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.17 / lb
Trend for 90 days: 0.2%
Price analytics
Telecom & Data Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.88 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -17.9%
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Wire Harnesses Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.69 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +3.6%
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#2 Insulated Wire Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.47 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -12.5%
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Jelly Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.03 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -9.6%
Price analytics
Armored Cable (BX) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.66 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +33.6%
Price analytics
Computer Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.64 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Christmas Lights Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Romex® Wire Price Trends & History

This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.

Romex® Wire: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$1.70
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$4.39 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.09 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The COMEX price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between COMEX and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Romex® Wire: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Romex® Wire is 71.5%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 39.9%–49.8%). The gap can reflect local demand, timing against the exchange, or what yards are paying for this grade — shop several yards if you need the best number. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$5.9700 / lb$1.70 / lb−$4.27 (71.5%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.29 / lb−$2.62 (44.3%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$3.41 / lb−$2.27 (39.9%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$3.07 / lb−$2.81 (47.8%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.35 (39.9%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$2.93 / lb−$2.57 (46.7%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$2.58 / lb−$2.48 (49.1%)
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$2.32 / lb−$2.16 (48.2%)
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$4.8028 / lb$2.41 / lb−$2.39 (49.8%)

Romex® Wire Scrap Price History — Daily Data

A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$1.70 / lb−$0.20$1.70 – $1.70
2/17/2026 $1.90 / lb+$0.30$1.90 – $1.90
12/7/2025 $1.60 / lb+$0.10$1.60 – $1.60
11/20/2025 $1.50 / lb+$0.25$1.50 – $1.50
8/25/2025 $1.25 / lb+$0.25$1.25 – $1.25