Scrap Metal Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | $0.80 |
| Aluminum Alloy | $0.56 |
| Copper | $2.86 |
| Brass | $2.19 |
| Lead | $0.80 |
| Nickel | $6.62 |
| Tin | $8.69 |
| Zinc | $0.90 |
| Steel Scrap | $0.13 |
| Steel Rebar | $0.21 |
Last Updated On 2023-10-08
Scrap Aluminum Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Aluminum 1100 | $0.55 |
| Aluminum 3003 | $0.55 |
| Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.55 |
| Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.39 |
| Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $0.74 |
| Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.49 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $0.65 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.47 |
| Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $1.30 |
| Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $1.20 |
| Aluminum Radiators | $0.31 |
| Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.23 |
| Transformers | $0.14 |
| Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.18 |
| Chrome Wheels | $0.52 |
| E.C. Wire | $0.86 |
| Litho Sheets | $0.55 |
| Mixed Turnings | $0.32 |
| MLC Clips | $0.54 |
| Aluminum Old Cast | $0.53 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.52 |
| Painted Siding | $0.51 |
| UBC | $0.54 |
| Zorba 90% NF | $0.52 |
| Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.40 |
| Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.20 |
Scrap Brass Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Red Brass | $1.49 |
| Yellow Brass | $1.40 |
| Brass Rod | $1.37 |
| Brass Hair Wire | $1.47 |
| Brass Pipe | $1.34 |
| Brass Radiators | $1.14 |
| Brass Shells | $1.26 |
| Brass Turnings | $1.29 |
| Bronze | $1.54 |
| Bronze Turnings | $0.80 |
| Dirty Brass | $0.67 |
| Dirty Brass Radiators | $0.67 |
| Plumbers Brass | $1.34 |
| Semi-Red Brass | $1.36 |
Scrap Copper Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $2.51 |
| #1 Copper Tubing | $2.34 |
| #1 Flashing Copper | $2.34 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | $2.21 |
| #2/3 Mix Copper | $2.14 |
| #3 Copper with Tar | $2.01 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | $2.07 |
| Dirty Roofing Copper | $1.94 |
| Electric Motors – Copper | $1.74 |
| Enameled Copper | $1.97 |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $2.01 |
| Lead Coated Copper | $1.69 |
| Silver Plated Copper | $2.14 |
| Tin Coated Copper | $1.87 |
| Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $1.87 |
Scrap Lead Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Lead Batteries | $0.17 |
| Lead Shot | $0.38 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.24 |
| Solid Lead | $0.51 |
| Soft Lead | $0.52 |
Scrap Zinc Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| New Zinc Die Cast | $0.56 |
| Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.48 |
Scrap Gold Prices
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct Gold | $17.14 | $533.26 |
| 14ct Gold | $26.75 | $831.89 |
| 18ct Gold | $34.29 | $1,066.53 |
| 22ct Gold | $41.88 | $1,302.59 |
| 24ct Gold | $45.71 | $1,421.89 |
Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| Palladium | $21.67 | $673.97 |
| Platinum | $16.22 | $504.60 |
| Silver | $0.45 | $13.94 |
Scrap Prices for Steel per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bundle | $0.07 |
| #1 Busheling | $0.08 |
| #1 HMS | $0.05 |
| HMS 80/20 | $0.05 |
| Sheet Metal | $0.04 |
| Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.06 |
| Structural Steel | $0.05 |
Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| 201 SS | $0.22 |
| 301 SS | $0.33 |
| 304 SS Solid | $0.48 |
| 304 SS Turning | $0.41 |
| 309 SS | $0.62 |
| 310 SS | $0.94 |
| 316 SS Solid | $0.62 |
| 330 SS | $1.53 |
Scrap Prices for other Ferrous Metals per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Scrap #1 Prepared | $0.06 |
| Scrap #2 Prepared | $0.07 |
| Scrap #1 Unprepared | $0.05 |
| Scrap #2 Unprepared | $0.05 |
| Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.05 |
| Scrap Cast Iron | $0.08 |
| Scrap Dishwashers | $0.05 |
| Scrap Dryers | $0.05 |
| Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.07 |
| Scrap Rebar | $0.16 |
| Scrap Washing Machines | $0.05 |
| Scrap Water Heaters | $0.05 |
Legal Mandates
Updated January 2014
State Requirements
Although the State of Alaska does not have any specific laws regarding the documentation or purchase of scrap metals, other states have set a standard that is we advise following.
In order to sell scrap metal, sellers should:
· Present and allow the photocopying of a driver’s license or state ID card;
· Sign a statement indicating that they are the owner of or are authorized to sell the metal;
· Sign a statement that they have not been convicted of metal theft
· Allow the buyer to take a thumbprint;
Buyer’s should:
- Keep a record of sellers name, address and date of sale
· Buyer must report purchased vehicle information to NMVTIS
NOTE: A person who dismantles, scraps, or destroys a registered vehicle shall immediately forward to the Department of Transportation the certificates of title and registration and the registration plates for the vehicle.
A person who operates, establishes, or maintains a junk yard in any location without procuring a certificate of approval is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment for a term of not more than one year, or by both.
A person may not engage in the business of junk dealer or metal scrapper in this state without obtaining an annual license from the Department of Revenue. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than $100 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days.
Although not required by law, it is advised that all scrap yards:
Keep records, certifications, registrations, etc. on site for a minimum of 3 years.
Links to Other Important Information for Alaska Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
· For tires – Alaska’s Solid Waste Management plan includes, but does not deal specifically with, scrap tires. Tires are generally landfilled (tire piles may not exceed one half million tires), however, some scrap tires are used as fuel in an RDF plant within the state, and others are used as liner in an Anchorage landfill. Most local municipalities throughout Alaska, such as Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau, accept tires at their recycling facilities, and some private recycling facilities also accept used tires. In addition, some city or borough governments in Alaska have regulations against dumping and/or a local waste management program.
For a list of recycling facilities that accept tires, visit the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s Solid Waste Resources Web Site