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#1 Copper Scrap Price in Arizona

National average updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Arizona 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 — Arizona

The Arizona market for #1 Copper is shaped by the state's economic mix of semiconductor manufacturing, mining, aerospace, and construction. Regionally, Southwest mills and Gulf-of-Mexico ports give yards a working corridor to the buyers of electrical wiring and plumbing. The largest pocket of yards taking #1 Copper sits in Phoenix. 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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