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#1 Copper Scrap Price in Utah

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

Yards in Utah that buy #1 Copper draw from the local mix of technology, aerospace and defense, and mining. On a regional level, 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. The largest pocket of yards taking #1 Copper sits in Salt Lake City. 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. 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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