Copper Scrap Prices in Colorado
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Colorado vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Colorado
| 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 Colorado
Colorado yards that buy copper draw most of their supply from aerospace, energy, technology, 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. Dozens of yards in Colorado list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. 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 Colorado rates. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Colorado yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Copper in Colorado
- A White Knight Scrap Hauling— Colorado Springs
- ABC Custom Iron— Denver
- All Auto Parts-Fast Eddie's— Cortez
- All Ways Towing— Kremmling
- Always Hauling Junk Cars— Colorado Springs
- American Iron & Metal Co., Inc.— Pueblo
- Aragon Iron & Metal Inc— Fort Collins
- Arnold Consulting— Castle Pines
- Arvada Recycling— Arvada
- Atlas Metal & Iron— Aurora
- Atlas Metal & Iron Corp— Colorado Springs
- Atlas Metal Sales.— Denver
- Atwood Auto & Metal— Atwood
- Axis Steel Inc— Craig
- BK Maintenance and Recycling— Englewood
- Belt Salvage— Cortez
- Bizzy B's Recycling— Denver
- Bizzy B's Recycling & Salvage— Longmont
- Brighton Truck Parts & Recycling— Brighton
- C & R Kustom Powder Koting— Delta
- Cherry City Metals— Denver
- Citewaste— Carbondale
- Clints Recycling & Light HLG— Peyton
- Colorado Industrial Recycling— Colorado Springs
- Colorado Iron & Metal, Inc.— Loveland
Frequently asked about copper in Colorado
What is the copper scrap price in Colorado today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Colorado 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 Colorado buy copper?
The yards listed on this page accept copper. In Colorado the largest number of buyers to compare are around Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest copper price in Colorado?
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 Colorado yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Colorado?
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 Colorado 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.