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Scrap #2 Insulated Copper Wire (40% Recovery) Prices in the USA
Find out the market value of your #2 Insulated Copper Wire with an estimated 40% copper recovery rate. This grade is a step above the lowest-tier #3 wire, yielding approximately 40% copper by weight. It often includes wiring from electronics and small appliances. This market overview is current as of 09/18/2025. Choose yards with fair prices for this grade.
Average price of 1 lb of insulated copper wire #2 40%?Current average value for "insulated copper wire #2 40%" in the USA, calculated based on local scrap yard prices.
$1.08
the USA: average last 30 days
Dynamics for 30 days?Shows the average price change for "insulated copper wire #2 40%" for the last month. Helps decide if it's a good time to sell.
▲ $0.18
Prices have increased by +20.00%
Price Data Sources?The number of scrap yards in the USA whose prices we use to form the analytics for "insulated copper wire #2 40%".
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scrap yards in the USA
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Scrap #2 ICW (40% Recovery) Prices in the USA
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Insulated Copper Wire #2 40% | $1.08 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityFind out prices for this grade in other cities | $0.60 - $1.40 |
#2 ICW (40% Recovery) Price Trend Analytics in the USA
Average price trend for insulated copper wire #2 40% in the USA
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Latest #2 ICW (40% Recovery) Price Changes in the USA
Below is a list of changes in #2 Insulated Copper Wire (40% Recovery) prices at scrap yards in the USA. This data is the basis for our analytical reports.
| DATE | METAL | PRICE | COMPANY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yesterday | Insulated CU Wire #2 40% | $1.40 | CMC Recycling Fort Worth, Texas Show company details |
| 1 week ago | Insulated CU Wire #2 40% | $1.38 | CMC Recycling Fort Worth, Texas Show company details |
| 09/03/2025 | Insulated CU Wire #2 40% | $1.39 | CMC Recycling Fort Worth, Texas Show company details |
| 08/28/2025 | Insulated CU Wire #2 40% | $0.75 | CMC Recycling Birmingham, Alabama Show company details |
| 08/28/2025 | Insulated CU Wire #2 40% | $1.10 | CMC Recycling Burlington, North Carolina Show company details |
| 08/28/2025 | Insulated CU Wire #2 40% | $0.70 | CMC Recycling Charlotte, North Carolina Show company details |
| 08/28/2025 | Insulated CU Wire #2 40% | $1.32 | CMC Recycling Fort Worth, Texas Show company details |
| 08/27/2025 | Insulated CU Wire #2 40% | $0.60 | CMC Recycling Athens, Georgia Show company details |
| 07/24/2025 | #2 Insulated 40% | $0.90 | E-Z Money Recycling LLC Phoenix, Arizona Show company details |
| 06/11/2025 | #2 Insulated 40% | $0.70 | E-Z Money Recycling LLC Phoenix, Arizona Show company details |
| 06/06/2025 | #2 Copper Wire 45% | $1.30 | Sal B Scrap Metal Recycling Marinette, Wisconsin Show company details |
| 02/21/2025 | #2 Insulated 40% | $0.85 | E-Z Money Recycling LLC Phoenix, Arizona Show company details |
| 10/03/2024 | #2 Copper Wire 45% | $1.40 | Sal B Scrap Metal Recycling Marinette, Wisconsin Show company details |
| 08/07/2024 | Insulated Copper Wire #2 40% | $0.60 | Three Rivers Recycling LLC Harmony Township, Pennsylvania Show company details |
| 07/24/2024 | #2 Insulated 40% | $0.70 | E-Z Money Recycling LLC Phoenix, Arizona Show company details |
| 06/21/2024 | #2 Insulated 40% | $0.80 | E-Z Money Recycling LLC Phoenix, Arizona Show company details |
| 05/29/2024 | Insulated Copper Wire #2 40% | $0.68 | Three Rivers Recycling LLC Harmony Township, Pennsylvania Show company details |
| 05/27/2024 | #2 Copper Wire 45% | $1.30 | Sal B Scrap Metal Recycling Marinette, Wisconsin Show company details |
| 05/26/2024 | #2 Insulated 40% | $0.90 | E-Z Money Recycling LLC Phoenix, Arizona Show company details |