Copper Scrap Prices in Maine
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Maine vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Maine
| 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 Maine
The Maine market for copper scrap follows the state's mix of forestry and paper, fishing, and shipbuilding. 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 Maine, well over a dozen yards accept copper; the largest clusters are in Auburn, Bangor, and Orrington. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold Maine yard rates near the national benchmark. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Maine 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 Maine
- AIM Recycling— Bangor
- AIM Recycling— Arundel
- AIM Recycling USA— Bangor
- Air Recycling Usa— Caribou
- American Iron & Metal— Caribou
- B & S Scrap Recycling— Hudson
- Bangor Reycles— Orrington
- Berwick Iron & Metal Recycling— Berwick
- Cash for Clunkers— Scarborough
- Cia Salvage— Limerick
- Clark's Eastside Scrap— Augusta
- Clarks Westside Scrap— Norridgewock
- Corey Recycling— Orrington
- Demo Salvage— Baileyville
- Dig-It Equipment Sales— Hermon
- E Perry Iron & Metal Co— Portland
- Ellsworth Waste Services— Ellsworth
- G S Bonville— Presque Isle
- Goldstein Steel Co— Scarborough
- Green State LLC— South Portland
- Ideal Recycling Inc.— Carmel
- J & J Auto & Recycling— Orrington
- JSL Metal Recycling— Linneus
- Jackson Salvage— Washington
- Kennebec Metal Recycling— Skowhegan
Frequently asked about copper in Maine
What is the copper scrap price in Maine today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Maine 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 Maine buy copper?
Well over a dozen yards in Maine list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Auburn, Bangor, and Orrington. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Maine?
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 Maine yards on the same day.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Maine?
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 Maine?
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 Maine yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.