Copper Scrap Prices in Washington
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Washington vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Washington
| 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 Washington
Washington yards that buy copper draw most of their supply from aerospace, technology, agriculture, and ports and shipping. Yards price copper by grade: Bare Bright Copper, #1 Copper, #2 Copper, Insulated Copper Wire, and Copper Pipe (Clean). Keep Bare Bright Copper apart from #2 Copper and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. Dozens of yards in Washington list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Tacoma, Vancouver, and Seattle. Export demand through West Coast ports supports copper prices in Washington, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Washington 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 Washington
- A Coin— Lacey
- Ace Metal Company— Mukilteo
- Alchemy Recycling— Bremerton
- All Metal Recycling— Port Angeles
- All Metals Recycling & Appliance— Spanaway
- Allmetal Co— Seattle
- Alpha Recycle— Pasco
- American Recycling Corporation— Spokane Valley
- Arlington RV & Welding Supplies— Arlington
- B & C Scraping— Kennewick
- Binford Metals— Kent
- Bloch Steel Industries— Seattle
- Blue Heron Signs & Scrap Metal Hauling— Vancouver
- Blue Sky Recycling— Fox Island
- Bob's Tractor Service— Port Angeles
- Budget Auto Wrecking— Kent
- C and S Scrap Metal Removal— Spokane
- Calbag Metals Co— Tacoma
- Capital Machine LLC— Tumwater
- Chicago Junk Machinery— Yakima
- City Bark— Vancouver
- Country Metals inc— Chehalis
- EH Metal Recycling— Vancouver
- Electrofinishing, Inc.— Kent
- Everett Steel Inc— Everett
Frequently asked about copper in Washington
What is the copper scrap price in Washington today?
This page lists the current US national average for every copper grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Washington 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 Washington buy copper?
The yards listed on this page accept copper. In Washington the largest number of buyers to compare are around Tacoma, Vancouver, and Seattle. 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 Washington?
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 Washington yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest copper price at a Washington yard?
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.
What do Washington yards require from sellers of copper?
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 Washington yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.