Copper Scrap Prices in Wyoming
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Wyoming vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Wyoming
| 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 Wyoming
Copper scrap in Wyoming moves through yards that serve energy, mining, and agriculture. 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. A dozen or so yards in Wyoming list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Cheyenne, Casper, and Cody. Export demand through West Coast ports supports copper prices in Wyoming, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Wyoming 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 Wyoming
- AAA Recycling & Salvage— Laramie
- Federal Auto Recycling— Riverton
- Knighthawk Towing— Cheyenne
- M & T Recycling— Torrington
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Gillette
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Casper
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Casper
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Rock Springs
- Purvis Shop & Salvage Yard— Cody
- Regional Recycling— Cody
- Rubens' Metals— Cheyenne
- V & V Salvage— Rawlins
- Welding Shop & Mfg— Cheyenne
- Wyoming Salvage Co.— Cheyenne
- Wyoming Steel & Fe— Cheyenne
- Wyoming Steel & Recycling Iron & Metals Inc— Casper
Frequently asked about copper in Wyoming
What is the copper scrap price in Wyoming today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Wyoming 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 Wyoming buy copper?
A dozen or so yards in Wyoming list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Cheyenne, Casper, and Cody. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Wyoming?
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 Wyoming yards on the same day.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Wyoming?
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 Wyoming?
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 Wyoming yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.