Copper Scrap Prices in North Carolina
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in North Carolina vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — North Carolina
| 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 North Carolina
The North Carolina market for copper scrap follows the state's mix of biotechnology, banking, furniture, and textile-derived industries. 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 North Carolina list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Charlotte, Asheville, and Durham. Regional demand from copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady copper buying in North Carolina. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a North Carolina yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Copper in North Carolina
- 5th element scrap metal— Charlotte
- A & E Salvage— New London
- A L Lowder Inc— Albemarle
- A Scrap Yard— Charlotte
- A&F Bulk And Waste Removal— Shelby
- A-1 Recycling— Connelly Springs
- A1 Scrap Metal— Granite Falls
- APB Wrecker Service— Charlotte
- Action Demolition & Recycling— Dallas
- All Metal Recycling— Wilmington
- Allyn International Trading Corporation— Marshville
- Aluminum Recycling— Greensboro
- Always Buying Scrap Inc— Durham
- Amaris Junk Car Removel— Greensboro
- American Metal & Parts Co— Garner
- American Metal Transfer LLC— Elizabeth City
- American Recycling-western Nc— Candler
- Amity Metals International— Charlotte
- Anc Foam Recycling Corp— Charlotte
- Asheboro Recycling Center— Asheboro
- Asheville Metal Recycle— Asheville
- Atlantic Scrap & Processing Omni Source— Winston Salem
- Atlantic Scrap Processing— Wilmington
- Auto Buyers— Fayetteville
- Auto Parts— Shelby
Frequently asked about copper in North Carolina
What is the copper scrap price in North Carolina today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. North Carolina 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 North Carolina buy copper?
Dozens of yards in North Carolina list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Charlotte, Asheville, and Durham. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest copper price at a North Carolina 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.
What do North Carolina yards require from sellers of copper?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some North Carolina yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.