Copper Scrap Prices in Arkansas
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Arkansas vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Arkansas
| 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 Arkansas
Arkansas yards that buy copper draw most of their supply from food processing, paper and forestry, and steel. 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. Dozens of yards in Arkansas list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Little Rock, Van Buren, and Hot Springs National Park. Regional demand from copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady copper buying in Arkansas. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Arkansas 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 Arkansas
- AAA Recycling— Texarkana
- ABC Salvage & Scrap Metal— Little Rock
- Applegarth Steel & Scrap Metal— Centerton
- Arkansas Northeastern Scrap Processing— Blytheville
- Arkansas Recycling South— Hope
- Arkansas Scrap Metal— Harrison
- Arkansas Valley Scrap Metal— Morrilton
- Aubrey Ray Demolition— Gillham
- Blazzin Hott blacksmith shop and salvage— Searcy
- Bud's Auto Salvage— Van Buren
- Bud's Iron & Metal— Van Buren
- Burnett's Waste Recycling— Trumann
- CM Speak Iron & Metal & Speed Shop— Harrison
- Carpenters Metal Recycling Inc— Viola
- Commercial Metals Company— Hope
- Commercial Metals Company— Magnolia
- Conway Scrap Metals Co— Conway
- Cunningham Container Service— Russellville
- Davis Iron & Metal Inc— Van Buren
- Diaz Scrap Metal— Newport
- Eagle Recycling Inc— Russellville
- Easter Scrap Metal— Maumelle
- Friedman Scrap Materials Inc— West Helena
- Golden Rule Recycling Enterprise— Prescott
- Goolsby Iron & Metal— Blytheville
Frequently asked about copper in Arkansas
What is the copper scrap price in Arkansas today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Arkansas 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 Arkansas buy copper?
Dozens of yards in Arkansas list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Little Rock, Van Buren, and Hot Springs National Park. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Arkansas?
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 Arkansas yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Arkansas?
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 Arkansas yards require from sellers of copper?
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 Arkansas yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.