Copper Scrap Prices in District of Columbia
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in District of Columbia vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — District of Columbia
| 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 District of Columbia
The District of Columbia market for copper scrap follows the state's mix of federal government services and professional services. Yards price copper by grade: Bare Bright Copper, #1 Copper, #2 Copper, Insulated Copper Wire, and Copper Pipe (Clean). Keep Bare Bright Copper apart from #2 Copper and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. A handful of yards in District of Columbia list copper among what they buy, and Washington is the main hub. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, District of Columbia yards move copper quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
- Northeast Iron Works, Inc.— Washington
- Scrap DC— Washington
Frequently asked about copper in District of Columbia
What is the copper scrap price in District of Columbia today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia buy copper?
A handful of yards in District of Columbia list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Washington. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in District of Columbia?
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 District of Columbia yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in District of Columbia?
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.
What do District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.