#1 Copper Scrap Price in Montana

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

Montana sees #1 Copper flow through yards tied to agriculture, mining, and forestry. Wider regional patterns matter too: West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed downstream demand from construction and electrical work, though longer shipping legs to inland mills can show up in posted yard rates. Most of the state's posted-rate activity for #1 Copper clusters in and around Billings. Sellers usually find that posted rates respond to the same end-use demand for electrical wiring and plumbing that drives the national market, with yard-to-yard differences inside the state coming down to volume and downstream relationships. A quick call ahead confirms both the day's posted rate and whether the yard wants the specific grade you are bringing.

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