Copper Scrap Prices in Alaska
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Alaska vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Alaska
| 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 Alaska
Alaska yards that buy copper draw most of their supply from oil and gas production, fishing, and mining. Expect separate prices for Bare Bright Copper, #1 Copper, #2 Copper, Insulated Copper Wire, and Copper Pipe (Clean). Clean, sorted Bare Bright Copper sits at the top of the board while #2 Copper is priced for the extra processing it needs. A dozen or so yards in Alaska take copper, and sellers near Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau have the largest number of buyers to compare. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted Alaska rates. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Alaska yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Copper in Alaska
- Alaska Scrap & Recycling— Anchorage
- Autocat Recycling of Alaska— Anchorage
- C & R Metal Recycling— Fairbanks
- Car Killer Recycling— Anchorage
- Central Recycling Services— Anchorage
- D & S Recycling— Juneau
- Peninsula Scrap & Salvage Company— Soldotna
- Schnitzer Alaska— Anchorage
- Schnitzer Steel Industries-AK— Anchorage
- Scrap Yard— Sitka
- Tri Metal International LLC— Wasilla
- W N Salvage Recyclers— North Pole
- WestRock Anchorage Recycling Center— Anchorage
- Wotc Scrap Metal Recycling Inc— Anchorage
Frequently asked about copper in Alaska
What is the copper scrap price in Alaska today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Alaska yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in Alaska buy copper?
A dozen or so yards in Alaska list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Alaska?
Clean material earns the top of the board: remove insulation jackets, solder joints, and attached brass fittings, separate Bare Bright Copper from lower grades, and bring ID. Calling two or three Alaska yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest copper price at a Alaska yard?
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 Alaska?
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 Alaska yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.