Copper Scrap Prices in Connecticut
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Connecticut vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Connecticut
| 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 Connecticut
Copper scrap in Connecticut moves through yards that serve aerospace and defense manufacturing, insurance, and pharmaceuticals. 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 Connecticut take copper, and sellers near New Haven, bridgeport, and Waterbury have the largest number of buyers to compare. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Connecticut yards move copper quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Connecticut 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 Connecticut
- A & S Scrap Metal & Recycling— Farmington
- Affordable Clutter and Junk Removal Svcs, LLC— East Haven
- Albert Bros Inc— Waterbury
- Alderman-Dow Iron & Metal Co Inc— New Haven
- American Iron Works LLC— New Haven
- Arev II— Waterbury
- Bonomo Schiavone Corp— Stamford
- Bridgeport Scrap Metals Inc— bridgeport
- CASH OR JUNK— East Hartford
- Cable Manaement LLC— Meriden
- Calamari Recycling Co Inc— Essex
- Calamari Recycling Co. Construction & Demolition Recycling— Essex
- Canusa Hershman Recycling Co— Branford
- Cash or Junk— Fairfield
- Cash or junk— Norwalk
- Central Scrap Metal— Waterbury
- Chapel Scrap Metal Co— New Haven
- Chase Waste— New Haven
- Chuck & Eddies Used Auto Parts— Plantsville
- Classic Used Auto Parts— West Haven
- Connecticut Scrap— Uncasville
- Constitution State Scrap— Norwalk
- Corona's Auto Parts Inc— Hartford
- Danbury Haulers and Junk Removal— Danbury
- Dell's Auto Wrecking— Danbury
Frequently asked about copper in Connecticut
What is the copper scrap price in Connecticut today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Connecticut 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 Connecticut buy copper?
The yards listed on this page accept copper. In Connecticut the largest number of buyers to compare are around New Haven, bridgeport, and Waterbury. 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 Connecticut?
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 Connecticut yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest copper price at a Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
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.