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#2 Copper Scrap Price in Colorado

National average updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Colorado vary with volume and prep — use the national average as your baseline and call ahead.

US National Average
$4.73/lb

#2 Copper market context — Colorado

Yards in Colorado that buy #2 Copper draw from the local mix of aerospace, energy, technology, and mining. 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 #2 Copper clusters in and around Denver. 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.

Scrap Yards Buying #2 Copper in Colorado

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