Copper prices and selling
Sell copper scrap
Bare bright, #1 and #2 copper, insulated wire, ACRs, transformers, and electric motors. List it, get offers from verified buyers, and we pick it up.
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Copper prices today
Prices per pound unless marked per unit. Buyers make offers on each listing, so the price you get can be higher.
| Material | Starting price | Last sale |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper (HVAC) | $5.70 / lb | $6.00 / lb |
| #1 Wire | $4.25 / lb | — |
| #2 Copper (HVAC) | $5.55 / lb | $5.88 / lb |
| #2 Wire | $2.55 / lb | — |
| ACRs – Clean | $3.15 / lb | $3.20 / lb |
| ACRs – Dirty | $3.04 / lb | — |
| ACRs – ENDS | $1.60 / lb | — |
| Auto Harness Wire | $2.70 / lb | — |
| Ballast Electric | $0.26 / lb | — |
| Ballast Non Electric | $0.36 / lb | — |
| Bare Bright | $5.84 / lb | $6.20 / lb |
| Breaker | $0.50 / lb | — |
| Cat #5 | $2.50 / lb | — |
| Christmas Lights | $0.90 / lb | — |
| Copper Transformers Large | $0.98 / lb | — |
| Copper Transformers Med | $0.92 / lb | — |
| Copper Transformers small | $0.82 / lb | — |
| Electric Motors | $0.60 / lb | $0.60 / lb |
| Electric Motors Large | $0.48 / lb | — |
| Electric Motors – High Grade | $0.72 / lb | — |
| Jelly wire | $2.15 / lb | — |
| Lead Coated Wire | $1.00 / lb | — |
| Low Grade Motors | $0.15 / lb | — |
| Low Grade Wire | $1.78 / lb | — |
| Sealed Units | $0.48 / lb | $0.50 / lb |
| Sheet Copper Boxed/Bailed | $5.50 / lb | — |
| Wire ROMEX | $2.67 / lb | — |
Starting prices come from our published buy list. Last sale is the most recent completed sale on this site. See every price
What you can sell
- Bare bright copper
- #1 and #2 copper
- Copper wire and Romex
- ACRs, clean and dirty
- Copper transformers
- Electric motors and sealed units
Sort and clean your material before you list it. Clean, sorted lots are easier for buyers to price.
How to sell copper scrap
- 01
List your scrap
Tell us what it is, add photos, and give us the weight or the piece count. Your address stays private.
- 02
Buyers make offers
Verified buyers make offers until the listing closes. The highest offer wins.
- 03
We pick it up
Our own truck picks it up from you. The driver records the weight and takes photos.
- 04
You get paid
Once your lot is picked up, your money is released and you request a payout from your account.
Questions about selling copper scrap
- What is bare bright copper?
- Clean, bare, unalloyed copper wire with no insulation, paint, or tarnish. It usually brings the highest copper price, so strip and sort it if you can.
- Can I sell insulated copper wire?
- Yes. Insulated wire, Romex, and harness wire are on our price list. The price depends on how much copper is in the wire.
- Does it cost anything to list?
- No. There is no listing fee, no transport fee, and no storage fee. We only take a commission when your listing sells. If it does not sell, you owe nothing.
- Do I have to haul the material anywhere?
- No. We pick it up from you with our own trucks. Pickup is scheduled when you list, at least two business days out. Our driver records the weight and takes photos at pickup.
- When do I get paid?
- Once we have picked up your lot, your money is released and you request a payout from your account.
- Will the buyer know who I am?
- No. Buyers and sellers never see each other's names, company names, or addresses. We handle the pickup and the paperwork in between.
- Who can sell?
- Businesses. To get approved as a seller you give us your EIN, your registered business address, and a copy of your business license.