Copper Scrap Prices in Ohio
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Ohio vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Ohio
| 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 Ohio
Ohio yards that buy copper draw most of their supply from automotive manufacturing, steel, plastics, and healthcare. 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. Dozens of yards in Ohio take copper, and sellers near Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati have the largest number of buyers to compare. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Ohio yards close to the consuming buyers of copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Ohio 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 Ohio
- 3-D Scrap Metals— Lorain
- 6400 Stock— Cleveland
- A & B Iron & Metal Company— Dayton
- A & B Metal Recycling— Cleveland
- A J Recycling— Kinsman
- A&S Salvage— Hammondsville
- A-1 Hauling & Dumpster Service— Warren
- A-Z Recycling Inc.— Columbus
- AMG Resources Corp— Youngstown
- ATruck4Hire LLC— Cleveland
- Aardvark Auto Recycling— Columbus
- Abes Auto Parts— Toledo
- Able Alloy Inc.— Cleveland
- Able Alloys— Cleveland
- Academy Metals— Eastlake
- Ace Brother's Equipment— Cleveland
- Ace Iron & Metal Co— Columbus
- Ace Towing— Lancaster
- Adams-Brown Recycling Sta— Georgetown
- Admiral Metals— Twinsburg
- Aetna A1 Parts & Wrecking— Cleveland
- Aetna Metal Recycling— Cleveland
- Affordable Auto Parts & Salvage Inc— Ashtabula
- Akron Recycling— East Canton
- All American Recycling Company— Lorain
Frequently asked about copper in Ohio
What is the copper scrap price in Ohio today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Ohio 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 Ohio buy copper?
The yards listed on this page accept copper. In Ohio the largest number of buyers to compare are around Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest copper price in Ohio?
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 Ohio yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Ohio?
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.
What do Ohio yards require from sellers of copper?
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.