Copper Scrap Prices in Michigan
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Michigan vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Michigan
| 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 Michigan
Michigan yards that buy copper draw most of their supply from automotive manufacturing, steel, and aerospace. 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. Dozens of yards in Michigan list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids. Because copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries are concentrated across the Midwest, Michigan yards rarely sit on copper for long. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Michigan yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Copper in Michigan
- $1000 Cash For Junk Cars— Detroit
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Buchanan
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Lansing
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Livonia
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Flint
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Grand Rapids
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Battle Creek
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Whitmore Lake
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Roseville
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Port Huron
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Ann Arbor
- 100% hassle free scrap removal— Muskegon
- 8 Mile Recycling— Hazel Park
- A & A Recycling— Shelby Township
- A & L Iron & Metal Company— Gaylord
- A-1 Auto Salvage & Scrap— Ypsilanti
- A1 A1 A1 A1 Auto Scrap Buyer— Burton
- A2Z Salvage & Junk Removal— saint joseph
- AAA JUNK CARS WANTED— south lyon
- AAA&ALL Dumpster Rentals, Dump Trailers, Demolition, & Heavy scrap Iron, Machinery removal 248-634-3867.com metal— Clarkston
- AAA&ALLSIZE DUMPSTERS JUNK REMOVAL CLEAN-UPS— Belleville
- ABC Auto Repair— Flint
- ABC Salvage— Charlotte
- Aaron's Cash For Cars— Flint
- Action Metals— Southfield
Frequently asked about copper in Michigan
What is the copper scrap price in Michigan today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Michigan 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 Michigan buy copper?
Dozens of yards in Michigan list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Michigan?
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 Michigan yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Michigan?
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 Michigan?
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.