Average scrap price for Telecom & Data Wire

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 2/17/2026.
$1.72/ lb+$0.35 (25%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $1.72
Lowest price $1.75
Highest price$1.75Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $2.20 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Arizona

The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.

  • Low (around $1.75): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($1.72): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($1.75+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $1.40 to $3.25.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~73.5% (-$4.77/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–73%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Telecom & Data Wire price reference for Arizona

Scrap yards in Arizona don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($1.67 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Telecom & Data Wire prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Telecom & Data Wire in Arizona

These are scrap yards in Arizona that recently updated Telecom & Data 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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E-Z Money Recycling LLC

Listed as: Cat5/6 Wire
1234 S 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Plan route
$1.75/ lb
Updated 123 days ago

E-Z Money Recycling LLC

Listed as: Cat5/6 Wire
1234 S 7th St, Phoenix Plan route
$1.75/ lb

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Compare Telecom & Data Wire prices with other Insulated Copper Wire grades

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

Current price Telecom & Data Wire
Telecom & Data Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.72 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
MCM & Industrial Cable Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
THHN Wire Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$3.55 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +2.8%
Price analytics
#1 Insulated Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$3.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Romex® Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.90 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Coax & Heliax Cable Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.17 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: 0.2%
Price analytics
Wire Harnesses Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
#3 Insulated Wire (Low Grade) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.19 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -6.9%
Price analytics
#2 Insulated Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Computer Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.90 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Jelly Wire Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Christmas Lights Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Armored Cable (BX) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Current Telecom & Data Wire scrap vs. COMEX Copper world price (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$1.72
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$4.77 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.49 / 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.

Monthly spread: Telecom & Data Wire scrap vs. COMEX Copper

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Telecom & Data Wire prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 72.8%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (70% – 76%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
June 2026 (current)$6.4428 / lb$1.75 / lb−$4.69 (72.8%)
May 2026$6.3000 / lb$3.78 / lb−$2.52 (40%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.37 (40.1%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$3.41 / lb−$2.27 (39.9%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$3.03 / lb−$2.85 (48.5%)
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$2.36 / lb−$2.12 (47.3%)
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$3.6009 / lb$2.11 / lb−$1.49 (41.4%)

Daily price history for Telecom & Data Wire

The table below shows the daily price history for Telecom & Data 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.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$1.75 / lb+$0.35$1.75 – $1.75
8/23/2025 $1.40 / lb+$0.25$1.40 – $1.40