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#1 Copper Scrap Price in Alabama

National average updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Alabama vary with volume and prep — use the national average as your baseline and call ahead.

US National Average
$5.31/lb

#1 Copper market context — Alabama

The Alabama market for #1 Copper is shaped by the state's economic mix of automotive manufacturing, steel, aerospace, and forestry. Wider regional patterns matter too: Southeast steel and aluminum mills, plus Gulf and Atlantic ports, give yards short shipping legs to downstream buyers of electrical wiring and plumbing. The largest pocket of yards taking #1 Copper sits in Birmingham. End-use demand for electrical wiring and plumbing sets the floor; what each yard pays on top of that depends on its volume and shipping setup. Calling the yard before driving over is the simplest way to confirm the day's rate and that they want the grade you have on hand.

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