Copper Scrap Prices in New York
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in New York vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — New York
| 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 York
New York yards that buy copper draw most of their supply from finance, healthcare, technology, and ports and shipping. 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. Dozens of yards in New York take copper, and sellers near Buffalo, Brooklyn, and Albany have the largest number of buyers to compare. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold New York yard rates near the national benchmark. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a New York yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Copper in New York
- 1 American Waste— Pine Island
- 1-888-Junk-Demo— Dix Hills
- 180 Flood Drive Properties— Fulton
- A Supino Scrap Iron & Metal— Staten Island
- A&R Roll Up Gates— Brooklyn
- AC's Towing and Recovery— Schenectady
- ANYWAY TOWING— Huntington Station
- ARG Disposal— Albion
- AVL Recycling LLC— Ontario
- AW Scrap Processors Inc— Wappingers Falls
- Action Metal Co.— Stony Point
- Advanced Recovery Inc— Port Jervis
- Affordable Junk Car & Truck Removal— Slate Hill
- Al's Auto Recycling— Syracuse
- Albany Metal Recycling— Rensselaer
- All Recycling Inc— Newburgh
- Altmire's Auto Parts— Felts Mills
- Archie Nichols Inc— Frewsburg
- Arrow Scrap Corp.— West Babylon
- Arrow Scrap Corporation— Holbrook
- Arthur Trovei & Sons Inc— Sparrow Bush
- Atlantic Copper Co Inc— Somers
- Atlantic Recycling— Ozone Park
- Auto Salvage Technologies— Herkimer
- Auto Salvage Technologies INC— Herkimer
Frequently asked about copper in New York
What is the copper scrap price in New York today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. New York 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 York buy copper?
Dozens of yards in New York list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Buffalo, Brooklyn, and Albany. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in New York?
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 New York yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest copper price at a New York yard?
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 New York?
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.