Scrap Metal Prices by US State: 50 State Directory
Compare localized scrap metal scale rates and active facility counts across all 50 US states to identify regional price premiums and freight discounts. Benchmark your state's scale boards against national averages and discover top-paying recycling markets nationwide.
Compare State Scrap Prices by Metal Grade
Filter by metal category and choose any commercial grade to benchmark localized scrapyard payouts, regional spreads, and typical price ranges across all 50 US states.
| State | Status | State Avg Price | Spread vs National | Typical Yard Range | Reporting Facilities | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (NJ) | Active Verified | $5.53/lb | +7.6% | $4.75 – $5.70 | 6 reporting yards | View NJ Prices → |
| Minnesota (MN) | Active Verified | $5.50/lb | +6.9% | $5.50 – $5.50 | 1 reporting yards | View MN Prices → |
| Texas (TX) | Active Verified | $5.48/lb | +6.5% | $5.10 – $5.75 | 5 reporting yards | View TX Prices → |
| Arizona (AZ) | Active Verified | $5.40/lb | +5% | $5.40 – $5.40 | 1 reporting yards | View AZ Prices → |
| Florida (FL) | Active Verified | $5.38/lb | +4.5% | $5.35 – $5.40 | 1 reporting yards | View FL Prices → |
| Massachusetts (MA) | Active Verified | $5.35/lb | +4% | $5.30 – $5.40 | 2 reporting yards | View MA Prices → |
| Kansas (KS) | Active Verified | $5.20/lb | +1.1% | $5.10 – $5.30 | 1 reporting yards | View KS Prices → |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | Active Verified | $5.16/lb | +0.2% | $4.90 – $5.40 | 3 reporting yards | View PA Prices → |
| Ohio (OH) | Active Verified | $5.15/lb | +0.1% | $5.00 – $5.35 | 1 reporting yards | View OH Prices → |
| Illinois (IL) | Active Verified | $5.13/lb | -0.3% | $4.04 – $5.52 | 2 reporting yards | View IL Prices → |
| Connecticut (CT) | Active Verified | $5.05/lb | -1.8% | $5.00 – $5.10 | 2 reporting yards | View CT Prices → |
| New York (NY) | Active Verified | $4.83/lb | -6% | $3.40 – $6.00 | 10 reporting yards | View NY Prices → |
| West Virginia (WV) | Active Verified | $4.83/lb | -6% | $4.55 – $5.40 | 3 reporting yards | View WV Prices → |
| Wisconsin (WI) | Active Verified | $4.33/lb | -15.9% | $4.25 – $4.40 | 1 reporting yards | View WI Prices → |
| Tennessee (TN) | Active Verified | $4.30/lb | -16.4% | $4.30 – $4.30 | 1 reporting yards | View TN Prices → |
| California (CA) | Active Verified | $4.24/lb | -17.6% | $2.21 – $5.35 | 2 reporting yards | View CA Prices → |
| Kentucky (KY) | Active Verified | $4.21/lb | -18.3% | $3.75 – $4.25 | 1 reporting yards | View KY Prices → |
All 50 US States Benchmark Matrix (Overview)
High-level cross-commodity benchmark matrix comparing primary Copper, Aluminum, Brass, and Steel quotes across reporting US states. Each column reflects a pure, verified single-commodity average with zero mixed data.
| State | Copper (#1/Bare) | Aluminum (Clean) | Brass (Yellow) | Steel (HMS #1) | Reporting Yards | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | $4.83/lb | — | $2.82/lb | — | 11 yards | NY Directory → |
| Texas (TX) | $5.48/lb | $0.82/lb | $3.47/lb | $134/ton ($0.067/lb) | 8 yards | TX Directory → |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | $5.16/lb | $0.65/lb | $3.10/lb | $220/ton ($0.110/lb) | 7 yards | PA Directory → |
| New Jersey (NJ) | $5.53/lb | $0.50/lb | $3.20/lb | — | 6 yards | NJ Directory → |
| Tennessee (TN) | $4.30/lb | $0.61/lb | $3.15/lb | — | 6 yards | TN Directory → |
| Florida (FL) | $5.38/lb | $0.70/lb | $2.83/lb | $176/ton ($0.088/lb) | 5 yards | FL Directory → |
| West Virginia (WV) | $4.83/lb | $0.45/lb | $2.83/lb | $220/ton ($0.110/lb) | 4 yards | WV Directory → |
| Georgia (GA) | $4.88/lb | $0.60/lb | $3.02/lb | $180/ton ($0.090/lb) | 3 yards | GA Directory → |
| Arizona (AZ) | $5.40/lb | — | $3.25/lb | — | 2 yards | AZ Directory → |
| California (CA) | $4.24/lb | $0.33/lb | $2.18/lb | — | 2 yards | CA Directory → |
| Connecticut (CT) | $5.05/lb | — | — | — | 2 yards | CT Directory → |
| Illinois (IL) | $5.13/lb | $0.62/lb | $3.75/lb | — | 2 yards | IL Directory → |
| Kentucky (KY) | $4.21/lb | $0.55/lb | $2.15/lb | $202/ton ($0.101/lb) | 2 yards | KY Directory → |
| Massachusetts (MA) | $5.35/lb | $0.88/lb | $3.20/lb | — | 2 yards | MA Directory → |
| Missouri (MO) | $5.00/lb | $0.60/lb | $3.25/lb | $210/ton ($0.105/lb) | 2 yards | MO Directory → |
| Indiana (IN) | — | $0.50/lb | — | — | 1 yards | IN Directory → |
| Kansas (KS) | $5.20/lb | $0.65/lb | $3.03/lb | $200/ton ($0.100/lb) | 1 yards | KS Directory → |
| Michigan (MI) | — | $0.41/lb | — | $240/ton ($0.120/lb) | 1 yards | MI Directory → |
| Minnesota (MN) | $5.50/lb | — | $3.55/lb | $200/ton ($0.100/lb) | 1 yards | MN Directory → |
| Nebraska (NE) | $5.40/lb | $0.80/lb | $3.30/lb | — | 1 yards | NE Directory → |
| North Carolina (NC) | — | — | $2.35/lb | $160/ton ($0.080/lb) | 1 yards | NC Directory → |
| Ohio (OH) | $5.15/lb | $0.75/lb | $2.25/lb | — | 1 yards | OH Directory → |
| Oklahoma (OK) | $5.31/lb | $0.69/lb | $3.23/lb | — | 1 yards | OK Directory → |
| South Carolina (SC) | — | $0.25/lb | $2.67/lb | — | 1 yards | SC Directory → |
| Utah (UT) | $4.90/lb | $0.75/lb | $2.75/lb | — | 1 yards | UT Directory → |
| Virginia (VA) | $4.50/lb | $0.25/lb | — | — | 1 yards | VA Directory → |
| Wisconsin (WI) | $4.33/lb | $0.90/lb | — | — | 1 yards | WI Directory → |
| Alabama (AL) | — | — | — | — | Pending | AL Directory → |
| Alaska (AK) | — | — | — | — | Pending | AK Directory → |
| Arkansas (AR) | — | — | — | — | Pending | AR Directory → |
| Colorado (CO) | — | — | — | — | Pending | CO Directory → |
| Delaware (DE) | — | — | — | — | Pending | DE Directory → |
| District of Columbia (DC) | — | — | — | — | Pending | DC Directory → |
| Hawaii (HI) | — | — | — | — | Pending | HI Directory → |
| Idaho (ID) | — | — | — | — | Pending | ID Directory → |
| Iowa (IA) | — | — | — | — | Pending | IA Directory → |
| Louisiana (LA) | — | — | — | — | Pending | LA Directory → |
| Maine (ME) | — | — | — | — | Pending | ME Directory → |
| Maryland (MD) | — | — | — | — | Pending | MD Directory → |
| Mississippi (MS) | — | — | — | — | Pending | MS Directory → |
| Montana (MT) | — | — | — | — | Pending | MT Directory → |
| Nevada (NV) | — | — | — | — | Pending | NV Directory → |
| New Hampshire (NH) | — | — | — | — | Pending | NH Directory → |
| New Mexico (NM) | — | — | — | — | Pending | NM Directory → |
| North Dakota (ND) | — | — | — | — | Pending | ND Directory → |
| Oregon (OR) | — | — | — | — | Pending | OR Directory → |
| Rhode Island (RI) | — | — | — | — | Pending | RI Directory → |
| South Dakota (SD) | — | — | — | — | Pending | SD Directory → |
| Vermont (VT) | — | — | — | — | Pending | VT Directory → |
| Washington (WA) | — | — | — | — | Pending | WA Directory → |
| Wyoming (WY) | — | — | — | — | Pending | WY Directory → |
Why Scrap Metal Prices Differ Between US States
Understanding regional freight economics, electric arc furnace (EAF) proximity, and coastal export hubs.
Proximity to Domestic Mini-Mills
States near primary steel manufacturing corridors in the Midwest (Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania) and Southern steel hubs (Texas, Alabama) benefit from shorter rail and truck freight distances. Because local shredders have lower shipping costs to deliver ferrous scrap to consumers, scale prices are consistently firmer.
Deepwater Container Export Ports
Coastal states (California, New Jersey, Florida, Washington) frequently trade at premiums on non-ferrous grades like insulated wire and aluminum extrusions due to direct export demand to Asian and European smelters via bulk container shipping.
Inland Transport & Diesel Spreads
Inland mountain and rural states with limited nearby mill processing capacity face significant trucking surcharges to move heavy scrap. Scrapyards in these regions build freight deductions into their posted scale boards to cover destination transport expenses.