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CURRENT SCRAP METAL PRICES
SALT LAKE CITY UTAH

Scrap metal prices in Salt Lake City change daily based on global commodity markets and are subject to change. The rates you see here reflect what we’re paying today at our Taylorsville yard for loads under 200 lbs.

BRINGING A LARGE LOAD?

Posted prices are for loads under 200 lbs. For larger loads, contact us to see if you qualify for higher pricing.

ALUMINUM

Aluminum Cans

$0.70 / lb.

Any aluminum beverage container that has been emptied of its contents and is uncontaminated in any form.

Aluminum Siding

$0.75 / lb.

Thin aluminum house siding, rain gutters, fascia, etc. May have paint, but must be free of staples, nails, or other contaminants.

Aluminum Extrusion

$1.07 / lb.

Consisting of window & door frames, structural aluminum, with no contamination. Must be 6063 series aluminum.

Aluminum Extrusion - Painted

$1.00 / lb.

Same as regular extruded aluminum; however, it may contain small amounts of paint, caulking, weather stripping, dirt, etc.

Aluminum Clip (MLC)

$0.82 / lb.

The most, common grade of aluminum. Mixture of various aluminum alloys. Consists of plate, bar, solids, chunks or machined parts. Must be free of contamination, paint, nails, screws, etc. Misc aluminum will fall into this category.

Aluminum Clip - Painted

$0.77 / lb.

Same as regular clip, however, may contain small amounts of paint, caulk or coatings. Clip aluminum is a mixture of various aluminum alloys. Consists of plate, bar, solids, chunks, or machined parts.

Cast-Aluminum

Aluminum Cast

$0.70 / lb.

Cast is an aluminum alloy that has been poured or “cast” into shape. This can include car parts and other mechanical parts used in aerospace or manufacturing. A higher zinc, copper, or magnesium content contributes to the pricing for this type of aluminum.

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Aluminum - Old Sheet

$0.70 / lb.

Thin-gauge aluminum sheets. Often with paint on it. Must be free of iron, foil, venetian blinds, castings, hair wire, screen wire, food or beverage containers, radiator shells, airplane sheet, bottle caps, plastic, dirt, and other non-metallic items.

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Aluminum Rims

$0.89 / lb.

Aluminum alloy rims from cars, trucks, and SUVs. Accepted with valve stems and wheel weights, but these will be factored into grading. No tires. Steel wheels are priced under Steel/Tin/Iron.

Copper

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Copper - Bright & Shiny

$4.90 / lb.

Copper wire that is shiny in its appearance. No contamination in any form. Must be thicker than a pencil lead. (10 Ga.)

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#1 Copper

$4.60 / lb.

Clean, uncontaminated, no paint, solder, insulation, dirt, etc. Can be tubing or wire. Wire must be bare & thicker than a pencil lead.

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#2 Copper

$4.30 / lb.

Copper that has paint, dirt, solder, corrosion, etc. Insulated copper is not accepted as #2 copper. Can be tubing or wire. Bare wire under pencil lead thickness is accepted.

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#1 Insulated Copper Wire

$2.35 / lb.

Insulated copper wire that is 14 gage or thicker (1/14 inch). If wire is stranded, each wire must be 1/14” or thicker. Must have a copper recovery of 70% or more. Most single jacket wire will be classified as #1 wire.

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#2 Insulated Copper Wire

$1.72 / lb.

Insulated copper wire smaller than 16 gage (1/16 inch) and has a copper recovery of 50% – 60%. The copper wire may be coated by tin or nickel. Most multiple jacket wire will be classified as #2 wire.

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Strippable Copper Wire

$3.45 / lb.

Copper wire that is at least .5” thick with one layer of rubber or plastic insulation. Each wire strand should thicker than the width of a penny. At least 70% recoverable copper.

Brass

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Yellow Brass

$2.55 / lb.

Brass that has a yellowish look in appearance. Commonly valves, meters, faucets. No contamination. Free of iron, paint, plastic, washers, glass, etc.

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Red Brass

$2.95 / lb.

Brass that looks reddish in appearance. Has a higher copper content. Commonly valves, meters, faucets. No Contamination. Free of iron, paint, plastic, washers, glass, etc. (78% – 82% Copper)

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Sprinkler Brass

$2.40 / lb.

Brass from sprinkler heads, valves, and irrigation fixtures. Its mixed composition of brass, copper, and steel puts it in its own category below yellow and red brass. Common from landscaping and irrigation contractors.

 

Steel & Other

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Steel - Tin - Iron

$40 per net ton

This includes structural steel, heavy melting steel, as well as light iron or sheet metal. Also known as ferrous items and are the only items on this page that will stick to a magnet.

 

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Radiators

$0.67 – $2.40

Radiators can be made of aluminum, copper, or a mixture of both. Our expert metal buyers will be able to tell you what you have and pay you accordingly. Make sure it is drained of all liquids, though.

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Electric Motors & Transformers

$0.22 – $0.29

Electric motors & transformers are made of a combination of copper wire and tin. Pricing will depend on the content of each metal.

Stainless Steel

A stainless steel colander and pot, perfect for straining and cooking.

Stainless Steel - 304

$0.32 / lb.

The most common grade of stainless steel is often found in appliances, kitchenware, and other home use. Has a slight magnetic pull, but the magnet will not stick. For full price, it must be free of iron, plastic, rubber, and other contaminants.

Stainless Steel (316): A durable and corrosion-resistant alloy made of iron, chromium, and nickel. Ideal for various applications

Stainless Steel - 316

$0.73 / lb.

This stainless steel grade is more commonly used in high-temperature and industrial applications. Has a slight magnetic pull, but the magnet will not stick. For full price, it must be free of iron, plastic, rubber, and other contaminants.

Car Batteries

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Lead Acid Batteries

$0.18 / lb.

Lead acid batteries are often used in cars, trucks, forklifts, and other vehicles. They must not be steel cased.

WHAT WE BUY

We buy all the major metals: copper in every grade from bright and shiny to insulated wire, aluminum, including cans, siding, extrusion, rims, and clips, brass in yellow, red, and sprinkler, steel and iron by the ton, stainless steel in 304 and 316, lead-acid car batteries, and more. If it’s metal and you’re not sure what it is or what it’s worth, bring it in; our buyers will identify it and tell you exactly what you’ll get for it.

HOW PRICES ARE DETERMINED

What your load is worth comes down to three things: the type of metal, the grade, and how clean it is. Copper is graded from Bright & Shiny (highest) down to insulated wire depending on purity and coatings.

Aluminum pays differently depending on whether it’s cans, extrusion, clip, or cast. Mixed or contaminated loads, which are metals with attached plastic, rubber, or steel, are graded down. The cleanest, sorted loads always pay the most. Not sure how to sort or prep? Our staff will walk you through it when you arrive.