Copper Scrap Prices in Delaware
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Delaware vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Delaware
| 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 Delaware
The Delaware market for copper scrap follows the state's mix of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and finance. 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. A dozen or so yards in Delaware list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Dover, New Castle, and Newark. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Delaware yards move copper quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Delaware 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 Delaware
- C&J Contracting— Dover
- Company The TC-Brandywine Wds— Bear
- Diamond State Recycling Corporation— Wilmington
- Donovan Salvage— Georgetown
- Double Diamond Recycling— Dover
- Eastern Metal Recycling Terminal— New Castle
- Emr-New Castle— New Castle
- Gold Metal Environmental— Wilmington
- Kent Scrap Metal— Milford
- Kroeger's Recycling— Seaford
- Newark Jewelry & Coin— Newark
- Newark Recycling Inc— Newark
- Scrap Jack— Dover
- Scrap Metals— New Castle
- Sussex Scrap Metal— Delmar
Frequently asked about copper in Delaware
What is the copper scrap price in Delaware today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Delaware quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Delaware buy copper?
The yards listed on this page accept copper. In Delaware the largest number of buyers to compare are around Dover, New Castle, and Newark. 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 Delaware?
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 Delaware yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest copper price at a Delaware yard?
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 Delaware 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 Delaware yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.