Copper Scrap Prices in Florida
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Florida vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Florida
| 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 Florida
In Florida, copper reaches the scrap stream by way of tourism, aerospace, agriculture, and construction. 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. Dozens of yards in Florida take copper, and sellers near Miami, Tampa, and Orlando have the largest number of buyers to compare. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give Florida yards short shipping legs to the buyers of copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Florida 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 Florida
- 1st Coast Recycling Inc— Palatka
- 4126 Inc— Fort Lauderdale
- 600 Beach Rd— Vero Beach
- 626 METAL RECYLING INC— Apopka
- A & A Auto Salvage— Fort Pierce
- A & B Recycling— Hallandale
- A & C Recycling Scrap Metal— Hudson
- A & J's Removal Services LLC.— Port Saint Lucie
- A & M Auto Salvage Sales & Service— Melbourne
- A M Scrap Metal— Miami
- A Z Recycling— Bushnell
- A-1 Used Auto & Truck Parts— Saint Augustine
- A1a Scrap Metal— west palm beach
- AARDX-WOLFF— Apopka
- AAction Recycling— Yulee
- ABC Svinga Bros Corp— Miami
- ABC U Pull IT— west palm beach
- ABC-Svinga Brothers Corp— Miami
- AMD Ornamental— Cape Coral
- AMD Ornamental of Cape Coral— Cape Coral
- AMERICAN METAL RECYCLERS— Pompano Beach
- AMI Trading USA Inc— Coral Gables
- ATM Recycling— Cocoa
- ATM Recycling— Palm Bay
- ATM Recycling— Titusville
Frequently asked about copper in Florida
What is the copper scrap price in Florida today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Florida 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 Florida buy copper?
The yards listed on this page accept copper. In Florida the largest number of buyers to compare are around Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. 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 Florida?
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 Florida yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Florida?
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.
Do I need ID to sell copper scrap in Florida?
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.