Copper Scrap Prices in Arizona
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Arizona vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Arizona
| 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 Arizona
In Arizona, copper reaches the scrap stream by way of semiconductor manufacturing, mining, aerospace, and construction. The grades yards commonly quote are Bare Bright Copper, #1 Copper, #2 Copper, Insulated Copper Wire, and Copper Pipe (Clean); Bare Bright Copper usually earns the top rate and #2 Copper the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. Across Arizona, dozens of yards accept copper; the largest clusters are in Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe. Southwest mills and Gulf ports give Arizona yards a working corridor to the buyers of copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Arizona 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 Arizona
- A & J Recyling— Phoenix
- A To Z Auto Recycler— Phoenix
- AMCEP Metals— Tucson
- AZ Metals— Mesa
- Ace Iron— Mesa
- Advanced Metal Sales LLC— Phoenix
- Airco Products— Tucson
- Allfab Engineering— Phoenix
- Alliance Steel— Scottsdale
- American Metals Co— Mesa
- American Metals Company— Chandler
- Arizona Environmental Recyclng— Phoenix
- Arizona Metal Management— Phoenix
- Arizona Pick A Part Inc— Mohave Valley
- Arizona Recycles LLC— Tucson
- Arizona Recycling— Phoenix
- Arizona Scrap Iron & Metal Inc— Phoenix
- Arizona Spring Co— Tucson
- Arizona Steel & Ornamental— Tucson
- Arizona Steel & Ornamental SPL— Tucson
- Artisan Metal Works— Flagstaff
- Avondale Recycling Center— Avondale
- Barry Metals Co Inc— Phoenix
- Battery Lead Salvage— Phoenix
- Bonita Steel Builders— Tucson
Frequently asked about copper in Arizona
What is the copper scrap price in Arizona today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Arizona 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 Arizona buy copper?
Dozens of yards in Arizona list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Arizona?
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 Arizona yards on the same day.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Arizona?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip insulation jackets, solder joints, and attached brass fittings, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
What do Arizona yards require from sellers of copper?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.