Copper Scrap Prices in Georgia
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Georgia vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Georgia
| 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 Georgia
Georgia yards that buy copper draw most of their supply from automotive manufacturing, logistics, food processing, and forestry. 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. Across Georgia, dozens of yards accept copper; the largest clusters are in Atlanta, Marietta, and Savannah. Regional demand from copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady copper buying in Georgia. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Georgia 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 Georgia
- 400 Waste And Scrap— Dawsonville
- A & R Junk Car and Junk Removal— Atlanta
- A & R Metals Inc— Cairo
- A PLUS AUTOS REMOVAL— snellville
- A-A-A scrap metal buyers— Atl
- A-Top Dollar Recycling— Folkston
- AAA Used Auto Parts— Albany
- AAAGoldBuy.com— Cartersville
- ABC Metal Recycling Inc.— Columbus
- ABC Recycling— Marietta
- ALL METAL RECYCLING— Gainesville
- Aacr Scrap Metal Recycling— Box Springs
- Alewine, William— Hull
- All South Metals— Dalton
- All-American Recycling, Inc.— Columbus
- Allied Metal Recycling— Jesup
- Allied Metal Recycling Inc— Metter
- Allied Metal Recycling LLC— Cordele
- Aluminum Recycling Of Warner Robins— Warner Robins
- Ameri Green Environmental Recycling— Americus
- Ameri-Green Environmental Recycling— Americus
- American Metals, Inc American Metals, Inc— Hephzibah
- Amerigo Metal Recycling— Morrow
- Amr Waste Systems— Calhoun
- Andrews Scrap Metal— Villa Rica
Frequently asked about copper in Georgia
What is the copper scrap price in Georgia today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Georgia 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 Georgia buy copper?
The yards listed on this page accept copper. In Georgia the largest number of buyers to compare are around Atlanta, Marietta, and Savannah. 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 Georgia?
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 Georgia yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Georgia?
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 Georgia?
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.