Copper Scrap Prices in Nevada
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Nevada vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Nevada
| 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 Nevada
Nevada yards that buy copper draw most of their supply from tourism, mining, and warehousing 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. Well over a dozen yards in Nevada list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Las Vegas, Reno, and Sparks. Export demand through West Coast ports supports copper prices in Nevada, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Nevada 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 Nevada
- A & A Midwest— North Las Vegas
- Atlas Scrap Metal Recycling Facility— Battle Mountain
- B B Recycling— Las Vegas
- Bruce Metals Inc— Sparks
- Carson Plains Surplus & Storage LLC— Dayton
- Commercial Metals Company— Las Vegas
- Ecology Auto Parts Inc— Las Vegas
- Free Appliance And Scrap Metal Removal Service— Las Vegas
- Greener World Recycling— Carson City
- Lakewood Recycling— North Las Vegas
- Las Vegas Recycling Inc.— N Las Vegas
- Little John's Auto Wrecking Inc of Fallon— Fallon
- Little John's Auto Wrecking, Inc.— Fallon
- Nevada Recycling - North Las Vegas— North Las Vegas
- Nevada Recycling Henderson— Henderson
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Elko
- Pahrump Valley Disposal— Pahrump
- Pahrump Valley Recycling— Pahrump
- Recycler Holdings Inc— Las Vegas
- Reno Salvage Co— Reno
- Robison Metal Recycling— Winnemucca
- SIMS Metal Management— Sparks
- Schnitzer Steel— Carson City
- Schnitzer Steel— Reno
- Schnitzer Steel— Reno
Frequently asked about copper in Nevada
What is the copper scrap price in Nevada today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Nevada 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 Nevada buy copper?
Well over a dozen yards in Nevada list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Las Vegas, Reno, and Sparks. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Nevada?
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 Nevada yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Nevada?
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 Nevada?
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.