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Scrap Metal Prices in Canada
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Step 1: Data Collection. We daily scan and analyze public data (price lists and official websites) from key scrap yards Canada. This allows us to gather a broad cross-section of market offers.
Step 2: Analysis and Averaging. Our automated system processes the collected data. It identifies the metal type, grade, and price. The system automatically discards abnormally high or low values. After this, the average market price for each type of scrap is calculated.
Step 3: Regular Updates. The prices on the site are updated several times a day. This ensures that you see the most current and relevant information.
Disclaimer: All prices presented on the site are estimates and are for informational purposes only. They do not constitute a public offer. To get an exact price, please contact the scrap yards directly.
Scrap Aluminum Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Aluminum Car Rims | $0.73 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.73 |
| Chrome Aluminum Car Rims | $0.64 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.46 - $0.82 |
| Dirty/Contaminated Aluminum Car Rims | $0.78 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.78 |
| Clean Aluminum Truck Rims | $0.90 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.56 - $1.30 |
| Dirty Aluminum Truck Rims | $0.25 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.25 |
| Aluminum Clad Rims | $0.44 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.21 - $0.67 |
| Clean/Bare Aluminum Extrusions | $1.20 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $1.20 |
| Painted Aluminum Extrusions | $1.57 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $1.57 |
| Dirty/Contaminated Aluminum Extrusions | $0.80 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.70 - $0.95 |
| Aluminum Siding | $0.80 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.80 |
| Cast Aluminum | $0.56 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.48 - $0.60 |
| Clean Aluminum Cans | $0.73 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.45 - $1.08 |
| Dirty Aluminum Cans | $0.50 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.50 |
| Clean/Bare Aluminum Wire | $1.80 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $1.80 |
| Insulated/Mixed Aluminum Wire (ACSR) | $0.83 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.30 - $1.80 |
| Irony Aluminum (Breakage) | $0.27 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.08 - $0.53 |
| Low Copper Aluminum (MLC) | $0.88 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.85 - $0.92 |
| Clean Aluminum Sheet & Mixed | $0.58 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.55 - $0.60 |
| Dirty Aluminum Sheet & Mixed | $0.55 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.55 |
| Aluminum Turnings | $0.43 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.35 - $0.50 |
| Aluminum Litho Sheets | $1.25 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $1.25 |
| Aluminum Block & Plate | $0.33 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.25 - $0.40 |
| Aluminum Spinnings | $1.30 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $1.30 |
| Vehicles with Aluminum Rims | $350.00 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $350.00 |
Scrap Copper Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper (Millberry) | $5.90 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $5.90 |
| #1 Copper | $5.07 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $4.76 - $5.80 |
| #2 Copper | $4.39 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.04 - $5.60 |
| #3 Copper (Light) | $4.38 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $4.24 - $4.50 |
| Burnt Copper Wire | $4.48 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $4.35 - $4.60 |
| Mixed & Insulated Wire | $2.22 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $1.09 - $3.34 |
Scrap Brass & Bronze Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Yellow Brass | $2.93 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $2.71 - $3.05 |
| Red Brass (C Metal) | $4.12 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $3.26 - $4.51 |
| Bronze & Hard Brass | $2.26 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $2.20 - $2.32 |
| Clean Brass Faucets & Valves | $2.92 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $2.92 |
| Semi-Clean Brass Faucets & Taps | $1.48 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $1.48 |
| Dirty/Irony Brass Faucets | $0.64 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.64 |
| Irony & Contaminated Brass | $0.65 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.65 |
| Brass Turnings | $2.79 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $2.75 - $2.85 |
| Brass Shell Casings | $3.25 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $3.25 |
| Brass Heater Cores | $1.48 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $1.45 - $1.50 |
| Mixed Copper & Brass | $3.09 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $2.98 - $3.15 |
Scrap Steel & Ferrous Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap Cars (With Motor/Complete) | $0.11 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.07 - $0.15 |
| Scrap Cars (No Motor / Stuffed) | $0.09 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.08 - $0.10 |
| #1 Prepared HMS (Sized) | $0.07 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.06 - $0.07 |
| Oversized (O/S) HMS (Unprepared) | $0.06 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.04 - $0.08 |
| General #1 Steel | $0.05 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.04 - $0.05 |
| Prepared P&S | $0.12 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.07 - $0.16 |
| Oversized (O/S) P&S | $0.12 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.06 - $0.18 |
| White Goods (Appliances) | $0.08 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.05 - $0.10 |
| Tin, Sheet Metal & General Shred | $0.09 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.02 - $0.20 |
| Steel Rims | $0.09 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.09 |
| Scrap Machinery | $0.08 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.07 - $0.09 |
| Steel Busheling (New Production Scrap) | $0.09 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.09 |
| Steel Turnings | $0.04 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.02 - $0.05 |
| Steel Rebar | $0.09 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.08 |
| Steel Cable & Casing | $0.16 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.01 - $0.30 |
Scrap Cast Iron Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron Drums & Rotors (Auto Cast) | $0.12 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.05 - $0.18 |
| Mixed Cast Iron | $0.09 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.04 - $0.17 |
Scrap Stainless Steel Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel (Solids) | $0.49 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.40 - $0.62 |
| 316 Stainless Steel (Solids) | $1.21 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $1.17 - $1.25 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turnings | $0.41 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.41 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turnings | $1.03 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $1.03 |
| Mixed Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel | $0.26 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.19 - $0.29 |
| Magnetic & Irony Stainless Steel (Contaminated) | $0.28 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.28 |
Scrap Lead Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Solid & Mixed Lead | $0.58 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.55 - $0.60 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.15 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.15 |
| Lead-Acid Batteries | $0.21 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.21 |
Scrap Zinc & Die Cast Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Zinc Die Cast (White Metal) | $0.55 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.40 - $0.70 |
| Dirty Zinc Die Cast (Contaminated) | $0.10 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.10 |
Scrap Radiators Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Aluminum-Copper Radiators | $0.95 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.02 - $1.87 |
| Dirty/Irony Aluminum-Copper Radiators | $1.83 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.60 - $2.45 |
| Clean Aluminum Radiators | $0.97 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.51 - $2.75 |
| Dirty/Irony Aluminum Radiators | $0.53 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.30 - $0.75 |
| Clean Copper-Brass Radiators | $2.83 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $2.19 - $3.05 |
| Dirty/Irony Copper-Brass Radiators | $1.00 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $1.00 |
Scrap Insulated Wire & Cable Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire (High Recovery) | $3.76 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $3.55 - $4.00 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire (Medium Recovery) | $1.73 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $1.00 - $2.38 |
| Copper House Wire (Romex) | $2.59 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $2.35 - $2.85 |
| Armored BX Cable | $2.09 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.95 - $2.62 |
| Teck Cable | $1.20 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.45 - $2.33 |
| Communication & Data Wire (Cat5/Telecom) | $1.44 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.36 - $2.18 |
| Automotive Harness Wire | $1.57 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $1.13 - $1.79 |
| Extension Cords | $1.08 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.77 - $1.30 |
| Standard Christmas Lights | $0.50 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.38 - $0.70 |
| Low Grade Christmas Lights | $0.09 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.08 - $0.10 |
| ACSR (Aluminum Cable Steel Reinforced) | $0.45 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.30 - $0.60 |
| Low Grade & Mixed Insulated Wire | $0.01 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.01 |
Scrap Motors & Components Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Electric Motors | $0.15 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.10 - $0.20 |
| Dirty/Irony Motors & Components | $0.08 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.05 - $0.11 |
| Alternators | $0.62 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.44 - $0.91 |
| Starters | $0.48 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.22 - $0.72 |
| Aluminum Engines | $0.32 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.30 - $0.33 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | $0.28 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.25 - $0.30 |
| Compressors & Sealed Units | $0.31 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.25 - $0.35 |
| Copper Transformers | $0.58 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.54 - $0.60 |
| Aluminum & Mixed Transformers | $0.50 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.50 |
| Copper/Magnetic Ballasts | $0.34 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.33 - $0.35 |
| Electronic Ballasts | $0.15 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.15 |
Scrap Batteries Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Lead-Acid Automotive Batteries | $0.39 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.32 - $0.44 |
| Lead-Acid Industrial Batteries | $0.15 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.15 |
| Steel Cased Batteries | $0.40 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.40 |
| Cobalt Batteries | $7.50 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $7.50 |
| Household Alkaline Batteries | $0.10 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $0.10 |
Scrap Tungsten Carbide Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| Tungsten Carbide (Solids & Heavy) | $12.00 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $10.00 - $14.00 |
| Tungsten Carbide Drills | $17.50 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $17.50 |
| Tungsten Carbide Inserts | $12.00 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $12.00 |
Scrap Cobalt & Cobalt Alloys Prices in Canada
| Metal Type | Average Price price per lb | Price Range price per lb |
|---|---|---|
| High-Grade & Pure Cobalt | $22.50 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $21.00 - $24.00 |
| Cobalt Alloys | $13.00 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $13.00 |
| Mixed Cobalt Scrap | $9.75 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $9.00 - $10.50 |
| Cobalt Byproducts & Residues | $6.50 By CompanyCompare prices from different companies By CityCompare prices in other cities | $4.50 - $8.50 |
Latest Scrap Metal Price Changes in Canada
Below is a list of the latest changes in scrap metal prices recorded at recycling centres in Canada. This data is the basis for our analytical reports.
| DATE | METAL | PRICE | COMPANY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago | MLC | $0.85 | FM Recycling Orillia, Ontario Show company details |
| 22.11.2025 | TUNGSTEN CARBIDE - INSERTS AND DRILL BITS | $17.50 | Premier Recycling Mississauga Mississauga, Ontario Show company details |
| 22.11.2025 | Yellow Brass | $2.90 | FM Recycling Orillia, Ontario Show company details |
| 14.11.2025 | Painted/Siding | $0.80 | FM Recycling Orillia, Ontario Show company details |
| 14.11.2025 | Clean Al wheels | $0.73 | FM Recycling Orillia, Ontario Show company details |