Copper Scrap Prices in Alabama
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Alabama vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Alabama
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper | $5.54 | /lb |
| #1 Copper | $5.31 | /lb |
| #2 Copper | $4.73 | /lb |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $2.60 | /lb |
| Copper Pipe (Clean) | $5.14 | /lb |
Copper scrap in Alabama
Copper scrap in Alabama moves through yards that serve automotive manufacturing, steel, aerospace, and forestry. Yards price copper by grade: Bare Bright Copper, #1 Copper, #2 Copper, Insulated Copper Wire, and Copper Pipe (Clean). Keep Bare Bright Copper apart from #2 Copper and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. Dozens of yards in Alabama take copper, and sellers near Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery have the largest number of buyers to compare. Regional demand from copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady copper buying in Alabama. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Alabama yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Copper in Alabama
- A & K Metals— Flat Rock
- A 1/2 Price Auto Parts House— Madison
- ABC Salvage— Meridianville
- Acura Phil's— Trafford
- Adams Catalytic Converters Inc— Somerville
- Aia Recycling Corporation— Greenville
- Alabama Metal Recycling— Mobile
- Alabama Scrap Metal— Mobile
- Alabama Scrap and Salvage— Gadsden
- Allen Scrap— Lafayette
- Alter Metal Recycling— Chickasaw
- AmRec Services— Hartselle
- American Ductile Iron Pipe-Division Office— Birmingham
- American Steel Pipe Div— Birmingham
- Angler Recycling— Odenville
- Ar Recycling— Laceys Spring
- Argos Automotive— Birmingham
- Becker Iron & Metal Co— Birmingham
- Becker Iron & Metal Corp Office— Mountain Brk
- Besco Recycling Corporation— Bessemer
- Billys Auto Salvage— Cullman
- Brannon Recycling— Blountsville
- Brannon Recycling & Salvage— Hanceville
- Brothers Recycling— Birmingham
- Browns Recycling— Silverhill
Frequently asked about copper in Alabama
What is the copper scrap price in Alabama today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Alabama quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Alabama buy copper?
Dozens of yards in Alabama list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Alabama?
Sort by grade before you arrive, strip insulation jackets, solder joints, and attached brass fittings, and keep Bare Bright Copper separate from #2 Copper. Weigh your load yourself, ask for the price per grade rather than a lump sum, and compare two or three Alabama yards on the same day.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Alabama?
Separate grades, remove insulation jackets, solder joints, and attached brass fittings, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
Do I need ID to sell copper scrap in Alabama?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Alabama yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.