Copper Scrap Prices in Hawaii
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Hawaii vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Hawaii
| 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 Hawaii
Hawaii yards that buy copper draw most of their supply from tourism, defense, and agriculture. 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. Across Hawaii, a dozen or so yards accept copper; the largest clusters are in Honolulu, Kapolei, and Hilo. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted Hawaii rates. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Hawaii 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 Hawaii
- Ace Metal Recycling Inc— Honolulu
- Atlas Recycling Centers— Hilo
- Commercial Metals Company— Kapolei
- Hawaii Metal Recycling Co— Kapolei
- Island Recycling Inc— Honolulu
- Island Recycling, Inc.— Kapolei
- Lenox Metals— Kapolei
- Mid Pacific Steel— Honolulu
- Monster Hi-5 and Tires— Honolulu
- Mr K's Recycle & Redemption Center— Hilo
- Okuda Metal Inc— Honolulu
- Reynolds Recycling— Honolulu
- Reynolds Recycling Inc— Hilo
- Schnitzer Steel— Puunene
- Schnitzer Steel— Kapolei
- Waipahu Recycling— Waipahu
Frequently asked about copper in Hawaii
What is the copper scrap price in Hawaii today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Hawaii 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 Hawaii buy copper?
A dozen or so yards in Hawaii list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Honolulu, Kapolei, and Hilo. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Hawaii?
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 Hawaii yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest copper price at a Hawaii 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.
Do I need ID to sell copper scrap in Hawaii?
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 Hawaii yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.