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#1 Copper Scrap Price in Washington

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

Yards in Washington that buy #1 Copper draw from the local mix of aerospace, technology, agriculture, and ports and shipping. Regionally, 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 Tacoma. Posted rates inside the state move with end-use demand for electrical wiring and plumbing, and yard-to-yard spreads reflect each yard's volume and where it ships its sorted material. A quick call ahead confirms both the day's posted rate and whether the yard wants the specific grade you are bringing.

Scrap Yards Buying #1 Copper in Washington

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