Copper Scrap Prices in Utah
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Utah vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Utah
| 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 Utah
Utah yards that buy copper draw most of their supply from technology, aerospace and defense, and mining. 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 Utah list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Logan. Export demand through West Coast ports supports copper prices in Utah, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Utah yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Copper in Utah
- A & M Tool & Cutter Grinding— Midvale
- AA Auto Recyclers— Ogden
- Aero Tech XT— North Salt Lake
- Allied Metals— Ogden
- Anodizing & Metal Coatings— Salt Lake City
- Basin Industries— Vernal
- Bloom Recyclers— Ogden
- Clearfield Recycling— Clearfield
- Clydeco Building Supplies— Mapleton
- Commercial Metals Company— Brigham City
- DD Auto & Salvage— Logan
- Dixie Metal Recycling— Saint George
- Durbano Metals— Ogden
- Hatch Welding— Salt Lake City
- Hillside Recycling— Deweyville
- Intermountain Galvanizing— Lindon
- Ironman Metal Salvage Inc— Duchesne
- Ivan's Auto Recycling— Moab
- K-C Manufacturing & Sales— Pleasant Grove
- Knox Custom Fabrication— North Salt Lake
- L & L Erection & Fabrication Inc— Salt Lake City
- L Bloom & Son— Ogden
- Liberty Metals— farmington
- Lucency Corp— Salt Lake City
- MCR Recycling— Orem
Frequently asked about copper in Utah
What is the copper scrap price in Utah today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Utah quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Utah buy copper?
Well over a dozen yards in Utah list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Logan. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Utah?
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 Utah yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Utah?
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 Utah?
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.