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#1 Copper Scrap Price in Ohio

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

The Ohio market for #1 Copper is shaped by the state's economic mix of automotive manufacturing, steel, plastics, and healthcare. On a regional level, Midwest steel mills, auto plants, and rail logistics put yards close to the consuming buyers for electrical wiring and plumbing. Within the state, Cleveland has the largest concentration of yards taking #1 Copper. 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 ahead to confirm the rate and that the yard is buying the grade you have is always worth the minute it takes.

Scrap Yards Buying #1 Copper in Ohio

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