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#2 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
$4.73/lb

#2 Copper market context — Ohio

Local supply of #2 Copper in Ohio comes through yards that serve automotive manufacturing, steel, plastics, and healthcare. Wider regional patterns matter too: 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 #2 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 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 Ohio

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