Metal List with Glossary of Common Scrap Metals

Current Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal	Scrap Price	Updated Price Date
Copper National Average	$3.37/lb	Updated 12/07/2024
Steel National Average	$168.50/ton	Updated 12/07/2024
Aluminum National Average	$0.55/lb	Updated 12/07/2024
Catalytic Converter Average	$75.93/each	Updated 12/07/2024

Aluminum Scrap

Aluminum Scrap: Many variations of aluminum, ask scrap yard.

Aluminum Siding

Clean of plastic coating/foam/dirt/steel. Remove steel nails for clean price.

Aluminum Thermo-Pane/Break

Aluminum with plastic insulated running through the middle.

Aluminum Transformers

Has a steel core with aluminum windings surrounding it. Could have an outer case surrounding the aluminum as well.

Aluminum Turnings

The excess from machine cut aluminum free of oil or steel.

Aluminum Wire w/Steel

Clean aluminum wire can sometimes have a steel core going through or around it. Use your magnet to find out.

Automobiles

Scrap Autos are to be prepared by a licensed “auto recycler,” once processed free of gas tank, fluids, and battery it is densified or “crushed” for transportation purposes.