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.

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Price board

Filter by category. Non-ferrous metals don't stick to a magnet and pay the most per pound; ferrous (steel and iron) is priced by the ton.

Scrap metal prices by material
Material Category Price Trend

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.

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.

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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 →

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Contractors and manufacturers welcome — call for volume pricing on large or recurring loads.

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