Copper Scrap Prices in Nebraska
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Nebraska vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Nebraska
| 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 Nebraska
Copper scrap in Nebraska moves through yards that serve agriculture, food processing, insurance, and rail logistics. 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 Nebraska, dozens of yards accept copper; the largest clusters are in Omaha, Hastings, and Norfolk. Because copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries are concentrated across the Midwest, Nebraska yards rarely sit on copper for long. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Nebraska 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 Nebraska
- A & R Salvage & Recycling Inc— Omaha
- A Better Deal Hauling & Delivery— Omaha
- Abc Recycling— North Platte
- Ak-Sar-Ben Scrap Iron & Metal Co— Omaha
- Aksarben Scrap Metal & Iron— Omaha
- All American Recycling— Murray
- All Metals Market Inc— Fremont
- Alter Metal Recycling— Sidney
- Alter Metal Recycling— Omaha
- Alter Metal Recycling— Norfolk
- Alter Metal Recycling— Sidney
- Alter Metal Recycling— North Platte
- Andersen Self Service Auto Parts— Kearney
- B & T Metals— Gering
- B Rose Transportation— Alvo
- Beard's Salvage Inc— Auburn
- Beatrice Scrap Processing Co— Beatrice
- Bee Welder Inc— Omaha
- Big Red Express Hauling Services— Omaha
- Booe Machinery & Salvage— Holdrege
- City Iron & Metal Company— Hastings
- Columbus Metal Industries— Kearney
- Columbus Metal Industries Inc— Columbus
- Cooters Enterprises Inc— Omaha
- Custom Rides— Hastings
Frequently asked about copper in Nebraska
What is the copper scrap price in Nebraska today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Nebraska 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 Nebraska buy copper?
Dozens of yards in Nebraska list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Omaha, Hastings, and Norfolk. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Nebraska?
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 Nebraska yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Nebraska?
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 Nebraska?
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.