The Recycling Spot · Phoenix, AZ

Today's Scrap Metal Prices

Prices are updated regularly based on current market rates. Call us to confirm before bringing in a large load.

Last UpdatedAugust 5, 2026 — 7:31 PM

License required: A valid business or contractor license is required to sell Bare Bright Copper.

Bare Bright CopperBusiness License or Contractor License Required

$5.50/lb

#1 CopperClean pipe, tubing

$5.40/lb

#2 CopperCopper pipe with solder, paint or oxidized

$5.20/lb

Sheet CopperClean sheet

$5.10/lb

Insulated Wire #180% copper content

$3.95/lb

Romex WireHouse wire

$3.25/lb

Harness WireAutomotive harness without fuse boxes

$2.00/lb

50% Insulated Wire #250% copper content

$2.00/lb

Communication WireCat5 & Cat6

$1.90/lb

40% Insulated Wire #2Drop cord without ends or attachments

$1.20/lb

30% Insulated Wire #2Drop cord with ends or small attachments

$0.95/lb

Christmas LightsMixed holiday lights

$0.50/lb

Clean BrassClean brass, no shells

$3.40/lb

Contaminated BrassMixed / dirty

$1.00/lb

Brass ShellsClean brass shells only

$3.30/lb

Brass RadiatorsClean brass

$3.10/lb

Brass Radiators w/FeWith iron / steel

$1.00/lb

Aluminum CansCrushed

$0.95/lb

Sheet AluminumClean sheet

$0.65/lb

Cast AluminumClean cast

$0.60/lb

Bare ExtrusionsUncoated extrusion

$1.10/lb

Painted/Anodized ExtrusionsCoated extrusion

$0.90/lb

95-5 Extrusions95/5 alloy

$0.80/lb

Aluminum WheelsAlloy rims

$1.00/lb

Chrome Aluminum WheelsChrome rims

$0.85/lb

Semi WheelsTruck rims

$0.85/lb

Aluminum Breakage75%

$0.20/lb

Aluminum RadiatorsClean aluminum

$0.55/lb

Al/Cu RadiatorsAluminum & copper

$2.70/lb

Al/Cu Radiators w/FeWith iron / steel

$2.40/lb

Stainless SteelClean

$0.30/lb

Stainless BreakageMixed / contaminated

$0.10/lb

Brake Drums & RotorsCast iron only

$180/Ton

Lead BatteriesAuto / marine

$0.23/lb

High Grade Electric MotorsHVAC, Cooler, Etc.

$0.40/lb

Low Grade Electric MotorsMixed / dirty

$0.10/lb

Sealed UnitsCompressors from HVAC units

$0.30/lb

AlternatorsAluminum housing

$0.60/lb

StartersAluminum nose

$0.40/lb

A/C CompressorsAluminum housing

$0.30/lb

Prices are estimates based on current market rates. Actual payout depends on material condition and weight. Call us for exact quotes on large loads.

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