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Scrap #1 Copper Prices in the USA
Find out the real market value of your #1 Copper scrap in the USA. This grade includes clean copper tubing, bus bars, and wire (1/16 or thicker) that is free of insulation and impurities. Minor, natural tarnishing is acceptable for this category. This market overview is current as of 09/18/2025. Choose yards with the best prices for #1 Copper scrap and maximize your profit.
Average price of 1 lb of #1 copper?Current average value for "#1 copper" in the USA, calculated based on local scrap yard prices.
$3.59
the USA: average last 3 days
Dynamics for 30 days?Shows the average price change for "#1 copper" for the last month. Helps decide if it's a good time to sell.
▲ $0.10
Prices have increased by +3.20%
Price Data Sources?The number of scrap yards in the USA whose prices we use to form the analytics for "#1 copper".
99 price lists
scrap yards in the USA
Online Scrap #1 Copper Value Calculator
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Please note: this is an approximate calculation. The exact value will be determined by a specialist at the scrap yard after inspection.
Scrap #1 Copper Prices in the USA
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper | $3.59 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityFind out prices for this grade in other cities | $3.00 - $4.10 |
Scrap #1 Copper Price Trend Analytics in the USA
Average price trend for #1 copper in the USA
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Latest Scrap #1 Copper Price Changes in the USA
Below is a list of the latest changes in #1 Copper scrap prices recorded at scrap yards in the USA. This data is the basis for our analytical reports.
| DATE | METAL | PRICE | COMPANY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yesterday | #1 Copper | $3.70 | Astro City Scrap Metal Houston, Texas Show company details |
| Yesterday | No. 1 Copper | $3.95 | CMC Recycling Dallas, Texas Show company details |
| Yesterday | No. 1 Copper | $3.95 | CMC Recycling Fort Worth, Texas Show company details |
| Yesterday | No. 1 Copper | $3.74 | CMC Recycling Tulsa, Oklahoma Show company details |
| Yesterday | Copper #1 | $3.10 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
| Yesterday | Copper #1 | $3.10 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
| 2 days ago | #1 Copper | $3.05 | Berman Brothers Jacksonville, Florida Show company details |
| 2 days ago | #1 Copper | $3.75 | Astro City Scrap Metal Houston, Texas Show company details |
| 2 days ago | #1 Copper | $3.60 | West Virginia Cashin Recyclables Nitro, West Virginia Show company details |
| 2 days ago | No. 1 Copper | $4.10 | CMC Recycling Dallas, Texas Show company details |
| 2 days ago | #1 Copper | $3.70 | Dale Recycling and Used Auto Parts Alto, Georgia Show company details |
| 2 days ago | Copper #1 | $3.40 | Rockville Metals Rockville, Maryland Show company details |
| 2 days ago | Copper #1 | $3.00 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
| 2 days ago | Copper #1 | $3.00 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
| 3 days ago | Copper #1 | $3.10 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
| 3 days ago | Copper #1 | $3.10 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
| 4 days ago | #1 Copper | $3.55 | Einfalt Recycling & Salvage Stockertown, Pennsylvania Show company details |
| 4 days ago | No. 1 Copper | $3.79 | CMC Recycling Chattanooga, Tennessee Show company details |
| 4 days ago | No. 1 Copper | $4.08 | CMC Recycling Dallas, Texas Show company details |
| 4 days ago | Copper #1 | $3.00 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
| 4 days ago | Copper #1 | $3.00 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
| 5 days ago | #1 Copper | $3.80 | Astro City Scrap Metal Houston, Texas Show company details |
| 5 days ago | No. 1 Copper | $4.06 | CMC Recycling Dallas, Texas Show company details |
| 5 days ago | Copper #1 | $3.10 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
| 5 days ago | Copper #1 | $3.10 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
| 5 days ago | Copper #1 | $3.10 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
| 5 days ago | Copper #1 | $3.10 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
| 1 week ago | #1 Copper | $3.75 | Astro City Scrap Metal Houston, Texas Show company details |
| 1 week ago | Copper #1 | $3.00 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
| 1 week ago | Copper #1 | $3.00 | Stuff Recycling Winchester, Kentucky Show company details |
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