Copper Scrap Prices in New Mexico
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in New Mexico vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — New Mexico
| 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 New Mexico
New Mexico yards that buy copper draw most of their supply from oil and gas, federal labs and aerospace, and agriculture. 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 New Mexico list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Albuquerque, Farmington, and Roswell. Southwest mills and Gulf ports give New Mexico yards a working corridor to the buyers of copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual New Mexico 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 New Mexico
- A-1 Machine— Farmington
- A-1 Machine Inc.— Farmington
- A.C.T Recycling Center— Alamogordo
- Ace Metals Inc— Albuquerque
- Acme Iron & Metal— Roswell
- Acme Iron & Metal Company— Albuquerque
- Acme Iron and Metal— Albuquerque
- Acme Iron and Metal— Albuquerque
- Acme Iron and Metal— Albuquerque
- Albuquerque Metal Recycling— Albuquerque
- Amado Recycling— Albuquerque
- Backerworks MFG.— Albuquerque
- Born Free Scrap Metal— Albuquerque
- C & B Recycling— Carlsbad
- Candice Jewelry— Albuquerque
- Capital Scrap Metal— Las Vegas
- Cave Enterprises— Farmington
- Clovis Recycling— Clovis
- Commercial Metals Company— Albuquerque
- Delgado Wrought Iron— Albuquerque
- Dri Metal Recycling— Silver City
- Earth Day Recycling Co— Albuquerque
- Earth Day Recycling Company— Albuquerque
- Eastern Equipment & Supply— Portales
- Gallegos Recycling— Espanola
Frequently asked about copper in New Mexico
What is the copper scrap price in New Mexico today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. New Mexico 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 New Mexico buy copper?
Well over a dozen yards in New Mexico list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Albuquerque, Farmington, and Roswell. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in New Mexico?
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 New Mexico yards on the same day.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in New Mexico?
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 New Mexico?
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.