Why prices change
Scrap tracks the commodity markets (COMEX copper, LME aluminum, domestic steel mill buying). We re-post when the market moves enough to matter, usually a few times a week.
Today's scrap metal prices
Updated —. Prices are per pound unless noted, paid on certified scales, and move with the market — large loads and unusual items get a custom quote.
Price board
We buy copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, lead, zinc, carbide, batteries, electric motors, radiators, circuit boards and insulated wire by the pound, plus steel and cast iron by the ton — from homeowners, electricians, plumbers, and contractors across Aurora and the Fox Valley. Filter by category below: non-ferrous metals don't stick to a magnet and pay the most per pound; ferrous (steel and iron) is priced by the ton.
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Trend compares today's price with our previous posted price. Prices shown are for clean, sorted material; contaminated or mixed loads are graded down at the scale. Call (630) 839-9300 for quotes on loads over 1,000 lb.
Get a better grade
Strip insulation from heavy copper wire, remove steel fittings from brass, and keep aluminum types separate. Ten minutes of sorting can be worth a lot. Sorting tips →
Selling in volume?
Contractors and manufacturers welcome — call for volume pricing on large or recurring loads.
Have a big load or something unusual?
Send a photo and rough weight and we'll quote it before you drive over.