Copper Scrap Prices in Kentucky
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Kentucky vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Kentucky
| 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 Kentucky
Copper scrap in Kentucky moves through yards that serve automotive manufacturing, aluminum, bourbon, and logistics. Expect separate prices for Bare Bright Copper, #1 Copper, #2 Copper, Insulated Copper Wire, and Copper Pipe (Clean). Clean, sorted Bare Bright Copper sits at the top of the board while #2 Copper is priced for the extra processing it needs. Across Kentucky, dozens of yards accept copper; the largest clusters are in Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. Southeast mills and Gulf and Atlantic ports give Kentucky yards short shipping legs to the buyers of copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Kentucky 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 Kentucky
- A Plus Coins— Bowling Green
- Ace Salvage— Louisville
- Ace Savage— Louisville
- Alumisource Ky— Richmond
- Amen Auto Salvage— Shepherdsville
- Amen East Auto Salvage & Recycling— Bagdad
- American Metal Supply Co— Louisville
- B F Iron & Metal Inc— Ashland
- Bailey Port Inc— Calvert City
- Baker Auto Salvage— Carrollton
- Baker Iron— Lexington
- Baker Iron & Metal Co— Lexington
- Baker Iron & Metal Co Inc— Lexington
- Baker's Scrap Metal & Recycling— Whitesburg
- Barren County Scrap— Glasgow
- Beckner Metal Recycling— Manchester
- Bee Creek Recycling— Corbin
- Blue Grass Recycling— Burlington
- Bowling Green Recycling— Bowling Green
- CMR Scrap Metal & Waste Services— Grays Knob
- Can Dew Recycling— Wilder
- Can-Dew Recycling— Covington
- Cash paid for Vehicles— Hopkinsville
- Cates Scrap Metal— Madisonville
- Caudill's Recycling— Morehead
Frequently asked about copper in Kentucky
What is the copper scrap price in Kentucky today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Kentucky 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 Kentucky buy copper?
Dozens of yards in Kentucky list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky yards require from sellers of copper?
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.