as of Sept 17, 2008 the current scrap metal copper price for No.2 scrap is approximately $2.44 per pound (lbs)
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Scrap copper prices vary according to the grade of scrap copper (bare brite, #1, #2, etc.) as well as per supply and demand and the comex and spot market prices. Depending on quantity of material and your location in the world you can expect to get anywhere between 3 - $3.75 per pound of scrap copper. stripper clean scrap copper will get you the highest recycling prices.
scrap copper prices in michigan are as follows as of April 3 2012, prices below are in USD per pound No. 1 Copper$3.25 No. 2 Copper$3.10 No. 3 Copper$2.95 Ins #1 Copper$2.05
The term "current" is relative as copper prices change daily as well as hourly based on market conditions. There are many websites that have this current information which you should check often in order to determine proper pricing. The price of scrap copper varies depending on your region and the type of scrap copper. Copper prices vary on a daily basis and one should check internet for scrap metal prices for daily pricing. However for early April 2012 - On the East Coast USA, prices are: #1 Bare Bright Wire $3.40 /lb. #1 Copper Tubing/Flashing $3.15 /lb. #2 Copper Tubing/Wire (Tin Coat) $2.90 /lb. #3 Roofing Copper $2.75 /lb. Brass $1.80 /lb. whereas in the midwest expect Scrap Bare Bright Copper$3.31 lbScrap #1 Copper$3.21 lbScrap #2 Copper$3.03 lb
Here is some basic steel scrap pricing as of mid 2011: Scrap Plate and Struct 2′x 5′ $400.00 gt Scrap Heavy Melt 2′x 5′ $350.00 gt Scrap Yard Cast(breakable) $320.00 gt these prices will vary depending on your location in Delaware
if you are gona scrap it it is worth 2.50 for #1 and #2 is worth 1.00