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#1 Copper Scrap Price in Michigan

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

The Michigan market for #1 Copper is shaped by the state's economic mix of automotive manufacturing, steel, and aerospace. Regionally, Midwest steel mills, auto plants, and rail logistics put yards close to the consuming buyers for electrical wiring and plumbing. Most of the state's posted-rate activity for #1 Copper clusters in and around Detroit. 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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