Copper Scrap Prices in Virginia
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Virginia vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Virginia
| 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 Virginia
Virginia yards that buy copper draw most of their supply from federal services, defense, shipbuilding, and ports and shipping. 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 Virginia, dozens of yards accept copper; the largest clusters are in Richmond, Manassas, and Roanoke. Regional demand from copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady copper buying in Virginia. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Virginia yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Copper in Virginia
- 1st Response Rail Service— Henrico
- 250 East Auto Recycling— Louisa
- A & S Contracting— Norfolk
- ABC mobile recycling scrap metal buyers— Portsmouth
- Affordable Railing Company— North Chesterfield
- Alexandria Gold and Silver— Alexandria
- Arzillo Industries— Suffolk
- Atlantic Iron and Metal— Petersburg
- Atlantic Metal Products Inc— Richmond
- Auto Recyclers— Winchester
- Auto Recyclers— Clifton Forge
- Auto Recyclers Of Leesburg— Leesburg
- Autocycle— Danville
- BMG Metals— Richmond
- BMG Metals Inc— Richmond
- Ballos Precision Machine— Henrico
- Barrier Cable Systems, Inc.— Manassas
- Beck Aluminum Corp— Troutville
- Bee Green Recycling— Richmond
- Belvoir Automotive Salvage— Culpeper
- Blackie's Used Parts— Yorktown
- Bluefield Iron & Metal— Bluefield
- C & C Cullet Re— Ashland
- C A Recycling— Lynchburg
- C A Recycling Llc— Lynchburg
Frequently asked about copper in Virginia
What is the copper scrap price in Virginia today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Virginia 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 Virginia buy copper?
Dozens of yards in Virginia list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Richmond, Manassas, and Roanoke. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Virginia?
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 Virginia yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Virginia?
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 Virginia 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.