Copper Scrap Prices in Vermont
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Vermont vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Vermont
| 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 Vermont
The Vermont market for copper scrap follows the state's mix of dairy and food processing, technology, and tourism. 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 Vermont, a dozen or so yards accept copper; the largest clusters are in Rutland, Barre, and Center Rutland. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Vermont yards move copper quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Vermont 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 Vermont
- All Metals Recycling— Hardwick
- All Metals Recycling— Hardwick
- Bee There Towing & Recovery— Starksboro
- Bob's Junk Vehicle & scrap metal service— Barre
- Burnett Scrap Metals LLC— Hinesburg
- Chittenden Solid Waste District— Williston
- Consolidated Electrical Distributors— Rutland
- Earth Waste System— Castleton
- Earth Waste Systems— Rutland
- Hodgdon Bros Inc— Swanton
- Hubbard Brothers Inc— Rutland
- Hutchins Roofing & Sheet Metal Co— Barre
- R Brown & Sons Inc— Waterbury
- Rosen & Berger— Center Rutland
- Rosen & Berger Inc— Center Rutland
- Wright Brothers Metal Recycling— Newport
Frequently asked about copper in Vermont
What is the copper scrap price in Vermont today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Vermont 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 Vermont buy copper?
The yards listed on this page accept copper. In Vermont the largest number of buyers to compare are around Rutland, Barre, and Center Rutland. 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 Vermont?
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 Vermont yards on the same day.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Vermont?
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 Vermont?
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 Vermont yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.