Copper Scrap Prices in Massachusetts
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Massachusetts vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Massachusetts
| 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 Massachusetts
Copper scrap in Massachusetts moves through yards that serve biotechnology, education, healthcare, and finance. 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 Massachusetts list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Worcester, Everett, and Brockton. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Massachusetts yards move copper quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
- A & E Metals Recycling & Packaging Inc— Westport
- A & P Enterprises Of Berkley, Inc.— Berkley
- A Affordable Towing & Junk Car Removal— Dorchester Center
- A G Industries— North Attleboro
- A Plus Scrap Metal & Junk Removal— Boston
- A Street Scrap Metals Corp.— South Boston
- ARS Towing & Junk Removal Car Removal— Hyde Park
- Acme Metals & Recycling Inc.— Springfield
- Allied Recycling Center Inc— Walpole
- Allston Redemption Ctr— Allston
- Anestis Metals— Lawrence
- Atlantic Metal Recycling— Hanson
- Atlas Metals Inc & Acme Auto Co— Somerville
- BayState Scrap Metal— Lynnfield
- Beaupre Francis— Sterling
- Beaupre Scrap— Worcester
- Beaupre Scrap-Building 2— Douglas
- Blue Recycling— Merrimac
- Boro Disposal— North Attleboro
- Boston Metal Scrappers— Whitman
- Brockton Iron & Steel— Brockton
- C & J Junk Car Removal— Boston
- Carbone R C JR Trucking Inc.— Halifax
- Cashbuyouts Recycling— Boston
- Causeway Scrap Metal Recycling— Salisbury
Frequently asked about copper in Massachusetts
What is the copper scrap price in Massachusetts today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts buy copper?
The yards listed on this page accept copper. In Massachusetts the largest number of buyers to compare are around Worcester, Everett, and Brockton. 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 Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts yards on the same day.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.