Scrap Metal Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | $1.20 |
| Aluminum Alloy | $0.83 |
| Copper | $4.29 |
| Brass | $3.29 |
| Lead | $1.20 |
| Nickel | $9.93 |
| Tin | $13.04 |
| Zinc | $1.35 |
| Steel Scrap | $0.20 |
| Steel Rebar | $0.31 |
Scrap Aluminum Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Aluminum 1100 | $0.83 |
| Aluminum 3003 | $0.83 |
| Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.83 |
| Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.59 |
| Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $1.12 |
| Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.73 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $0.97 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.71 |
| Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $1.95 |
| Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $1.80 |
| Aluminum Radiators | $0.47 |
| Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.35 |
| Transformers | $0.20 |
| Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.26 |
| Chrome Wheels | $0.78 |
| E.C. Wire | $1.29 |
| Litho Sheets | $0.83 |
| Mixed Turnings | $0.48 |
| MLC Clips | $0.82 |
| Aluminum Old Cast | $0.79 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.78 |
| Painted Siding | $0.77 |
| UBC | $0.82 |
| Zorba 90% NF | $0.78 |
| Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.60 |
| Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.30 |
Scrap Brass Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Red Brass | $2.24 |
| Yellow Brass | $2.11 |
| Brass Rod | $2.06 |
| Brass Hair Wire | $2.21 |
| Brass Pipe | $2.01 |
| Brass Radiators | $1.71 |
| Brass Shells | $1.90 |
| Brass Turnings | $1.94 |
| Bronze | $2.31 |
| Bronze Turnings | $1.20 |
| Dirty Brass | $1.00 |
| Dirty Brass Radiators | $1.00 |
| Plumbers Brass | $2.01 |
| Semi-Red Brass | $2.04 |
Scrap Copper Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $3.76 |
| #1 Copper Tubing | $3.51 |
| #1 Flashing Copper | $3.51 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | $3.31 |
| #2/3 Mix Copper | $3.21 |
| #3 Copper with Tar | $3.01 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | $3.11 |
| Dirty Roofing Copper | $2.91 |
| Electric Motors — Copper | $2.61 |
| Enameled Copper | $2.96 |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $3.01 |
| Lead Coated Copper | $2.54 |
| Silver Plated Copper | $3.21 |
| Tin Coated Copper | $2.81 |
| Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $2.81 |
Scrap Lead Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Lead Batteries | $0.25 |
| Lead Shot | $0.57 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.36 |
| Solid Lead | $0.76 |
| Soft Lead | $0.78 |
Scrap Zinc Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| New Zinc Die Cast | $0.83 |
| Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.72 |
Scrap Gold Prices
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct Gold | $25.72 | $799.89 |
| 14ct Gold | $40.12 | $1,247.83 |
| 18ct Gold | $51.43 | $1,599.79 |
| 22ct Gold | $62.82 | $1,953.89 |
| 24ct Gold | $68.57 | $2,132.84 |
Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| Palladium | $32.50 | $1,010.96 |
| Platinum | $24.34 | $756.91 |
| Silver | $0.67 | $20.91 |
Scrap Prices for Steel per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bundle | $0.11 |
| #1 Busheling | $0.11 |
| #1 HMS | $0.08 |
| HMS 80/20 | $0.07 |
| Sheet Metal | $0.06 |
| Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.09 |
| Structural Steel | $0.08 |
Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| 201 SS | $0.33 |
| 301 SS | $0.50 |
| 304 SS Solid | $0.71 |
| 304 SS Turning | $0.62 |
| 309 SS | $0.93 |
| 310 SS | $1.41 |
| 316 SS Solid | $0.93 |
| 330 SS | $2.30 |
Scrap Prices for other Ferrous Metals per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Scrap #1 Prepared | $0.09 |
| Scrap #2 Prepared | $0.10 |
| Scrap #1 Unprepared | $0.07 |
| Scrap #2 Unprepared | $0.07 |
| Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.08 |
| Scrap Cast Iron | $0.12 |
| Scrap Dishwashers | $0.08 |
| Scrap Dryers | $0.08 |
| Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.11 |
| Scrap Rebar | $0.23 |
| Scrap Washing Machines | $0.08 |
| Scrap Water Heaters | $0.08 |
Legal Mandates Hawaii
Updated January 2014
State Requirements
In order to sell scrap metal, sellers will be required to:
- Allow a copy of the seller’s a driver’s license or state ID card;
- If the material is copper, a copy of the contractor license is required and must be kept on file (if no license is available you cannot purchase the copper and must contact law enforcement);
- 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. This statement must be signed by seller, include date and time of transaction and include a witness signature by the buyer.
Buyer’s must:
- Record license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
- A video or photograph of the seller and the material being sold (if the material is copper or a beer keg), including a description and weight of the material.
- Keep a record of sellers name, address, occupation and date of sale
- All sales tickets must have location of sale, date and time of the sale, as well as the initials of the clerk completing the sale.
- Must also show the weight, quantity and/or volume of the material.
- Sales tickets must be signed by the seller. Seller will receive a copy of the receipt and buyer will retain a copy.
· Buyer must report purchased vehicle information to NMVTIS
· Tag and hold policies are in effect (up to 15 days)
NOTE: Know your local ordinances. Cities and counties can have different ordinances than the state.
No scrap metal business may purchase or receive beer kegs from anyone except a distributor or manufacturer of beer kegs or licensed brewery.
No scrap metal business may purchase copper without a valid contractor’s license.
Keep records, certifications, registrations, etc. on site for 2 years.
Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for a minimum of two years and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time. There is a 15-day tag-and-hold policy when notified by law enforcement to do so.
Links to Other Important Information for Hawaii Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
· Tires – http://healthuser.hawaii.gov/health/environmental/waste/sw/pdf/tirerecycintrm.pdf
o Copper: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/Bills/HB2107_.PDF