Copper Scrap Prices in Pennsylvania
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Pennsylvania vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Pennsylvania
| 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 Pennsylvania
Copper scrap in Pennsylvania moves through yards that serve steel, healthcare, energy, and food processing. 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. Across Pennsylvania, dozens of yards accept copper; the largest clusters are in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown. The Northeast corridor of mills, refiners, and ports keeps downstream buyers close, which tends to hold Pennsylvania yard rates near the national benchmark. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
- 4N— Seneca
- 611 Metals Recycling— Pipersville
- A & B Scrap Metal— Philadelphia
- A & R Iron Works— Marcus Hook
- A J Catagnus Inc— Norristown
- A Surplus— Glenolden
- A-1 Specialized Services & Supplies Inc— Croydon
- AAA Scrap Iron & Metal— Pittsburgh
- AAAA Autos Wanted— Philadelphia
- ABSCOrECYCLIN G— Havertown
- AUTOMOBILE SALVAGE PITTSBURGH— Pittsburgh
- Abc Hauling & Excavating— Kingston
- Abe N Solomon Inc— Wilkes Barre
- Absco Inc— Philadelphia
- Active Auto & Metal Recycling— Pen Argyl
- Admiral Metals— Telford
- Advanced Metal Processing-Pa— Hollidaysburg
- Agar Welding Service & Steel Supply, Inc.— Walnut Bottom
- Aj Warhola Recycling Inc— Pittsburgh
- Al's Clean Out— Steelton
- Albert Gabriel Sons Inc Steel— New Castle
- Albert Sanft— Pottstown
- Alchemy Metals & Recycling— Philadelphia
- Alfieri Scrap Metal Co Inc— North Huntingdon
- Aliquippa Recycling— Aliquippa
Frequently asked about copper in Pennsylvania
What is the copper scrap price in Pennsylvania today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania buy copper?
Dozens of yards in Pennsylvania list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.