Connecticut Scrap Metal Prices - USA
Selling Scrap in Connecticut
Connecticut is a small, but rich state in the north east of the country. It has a strong manufacturing background and recently blue collar jobs are on the rise again. It makes for a constant need of metal and therefore scrap metal is good business.
The scrap metal laws in Connecticut are not complex but there are some basic things that are worth getting your head around. When you sell scrap metal to a scrap yard in Connecticut, the scrap yard will keep a copy of your identification. This can be a passport or driving license. The Vehicle that the seller arrived in will also need to be recorded by taking a photo of the model and license plate number. Photos must also be taken of all materials brought. All these records must be kept by the scrap yard for at least 2 years.
If you are scrapping a car, the scrap yard will be required to report it to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System. During investigation of scrap theft law enforcement have the power to put a hold on materials for up to 5 days. This will not be a problem for anyone selling legally acquired scrap. Just make sure to take your ID with you to the scrap yard.
The first city that we will recommend scrap yards in is Hartford, Connecticut's state capital. Our favorite scrap yards in Hartford are: Sims Metal Management, Hartford Metal Solutions and G&S Scrap Metal. I would be careful with other yards in this area particularly Corona's Auto Parts, Towing and Auto-Body inc - stay away from this place. They have bad customer service and terrible prices.
Bridgeport is the largest city in Connecticut by population, its metropolitan area has a million residence. The best scrap yards in Bridgeport are: H & C Scrap Metals, Bridgeport Scrap Metals INC and People's Junk Removal. All great options with really competitive prices.
New Haven, the second largest city in Connecticut, has a few really good scrap yards. Our favorites are: Alderman & Dow Iron & Metal and Chase Waste Material Corporation.
Other cities in CT for which he have the latest scrap prices and the best scrap yards are Stamford and Waterbury.
If you need information on scrap yards closer to your home please contact us and we will be happy to help.
Scrap Metal Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | $1.43 |
| Aluminum Alloy | $1.38 |
| Copper | $5.50 |
| Brass | $4.14 |
| Lead | $1.13 |
| Nickel | $8.33 |
| Tin | $18.60 |
| Zinc | $1.50 |
| Steel Scrap | $0.19 |
| Steel Rebar | $0.30 |
Last Updated On 2025-07-07
Scrap Aluminum Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Aluminum 1100 | $0.98 |
| Aluminum 3003 | $0.98 |
| Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.98 |
| Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.70 |
| Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $1.33 |
| Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.87 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $1.16 |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.84 |
| Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $2.31 |
| Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $2.14 |
| Aluminum Radiators | $0.56 |
| Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.41 |
| Transformers | $0.24 |
| Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.31 |
| Chrome Wheels | $0.93 |
| E.C. Wire | $1.53 |
| Litho Sheets | $0.98 |
| Mixed Turnings | $0.57 |
| MLC Clips | $0.97 |
| Aluminum Old Cast | $0.94 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.93 |
| Painted Siding | $0.91 |
| UBC | $0.97 |
| Zorba 90% NF | $0.93 |
| Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.71 |
| Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.36 |
Scrap Brass Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Red Brass | $2.81 |
| Yellow Brass | $2.65 |
| Brass Rod | $2.59 |
| Brass Hair Wire | $2.78 |
| Brass Pipe | $2.52 |
| Brass Radiators | $2.14 |
| Brass Shells | $2.38 |
| Brass Turnings | $2.43 |
| Bronze | $2.90 |
| Bronze Turnings | $1.51 |
| Dirty Brass | $1.26 |
| Dirty Brass Radiators | $1.26 |
| Plumbers Brass | $2.52 |
| Semi-Red Brass | $2.56 |
Scrap Copper Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $4.82 |
| #1 Copper Tubing | $4.50 |
| #1 Flashing Copper | $4.50 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | $4.24 |
| #2/3 Mix Copper | $4.11 |
| #3 Copper with Tar | $3.85 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | $3.98 |
| Dirty Roofing Copper | $3.73 |
| Electric Motors - Copper | $3.34 |
| Enameled Copper | $3.79 |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $3.85 |
| Lead Coated Copper | $3.25 |
| Silver Plated Copper | $4.11 |
| Tin Coated Copper | $3.60 |
| Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $3.60 |
Scrap Lead Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Lead Batteries | $0.23 |
| Lead Shot | $0.53 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | $0.34 |
| Solid Lead | $0.71 |
| Soft Lead | $0.73 |
Scrap Zinc Prices per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| New Zinc Die Cast | $0.93 |
| Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.80 |
Scrap Gold Prices
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| 9ct Gold | $47.15 | $1,466.59 |
| 14ct Gold | $73.56 | $2,287.83 |
| 18ct Gold | $94.30 | $2,933.12 |
| 22ct Gold | $115.17 | $3,582.33 |
| 24ct Gold | $125.72 | $3,910.45 |
In the table above you'll find today's scrap gold price for the different purities of gold. Scrap gold prices (as well as scrap prices for other precious metals) are usually set in troy ounces.
One troy ounce (Oz) is equal to around 31.1 grams.
Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals
| Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|
| Palladium | $32.25 | $1,003.00 |
| Platinum | $39.50 | $1,228.49 |
| Silver | $1.09 | $33.82 |
Above are today's scrap prices for silver, palladium and platinum.
Scrap Prices for Steel per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| #1 Bundle | $0.11 |
| #1 Busheling | $0.11 |
| #1 HMS | $0.08 |
| HMS 80/20 | $0.07 |
| Sheet Metal | $0.06 |
| Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.08 |
| Structural Steel | $0.08 |
Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| 201 SS | $0.32 |
| 301 SS | $0.48 |
| 304 SS Solid | $0.69 |
| 304 SS Turning | $0.59 |
| 309 SS | $0.89 |
| 310 SS | $1.35 |
| 316 SS Solid | $0.89 |
| 330 SS | $2.21 |
Above are today's prices for stainless steel. Stainless steel is very much in demand currently due to it's use in construction.
Scrap Prices for other Ferrous Metals per Pound
| Metal | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Scrap #1 Prepared | $0.08 |
| Scrap #2 Prepared | $0.09 |
| Scrap #1 Unprepared | $0.07 |
| Scrap #2 Unprepared | $0.07 |
| Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.08 |
| Scrap Cast Iron | $0.11 |
| Scrap Dishwashers | $0.08 |
| Scrap Dryers | $0.08 |
| Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.10 |
| Scrap Rebar | $0.23 |
| Scrap Washing Machines | $0.08 |
| Scrap Water Heaters | $0.08 |
Scrap Electronics Prices per Pound
| Electronics | Price Per Pound |
|---|---|
| Scrap Back Panels | Contact local scrap yard |
| Scrap Cellphones | |
| Scrap Computer Wire | |
| Scrap CPU Chips | |
| Scrap CRT Monitors | |
| Scrap Empty PC Servers | |
| Scrap Graphics Cards | |
| Scrap Hard Drives | Contact local scrap yard |
| Scrap Hard Drive Boards | |
| Scrap Laptops | |
| Scrap LCD Monitors | |
| Scrap Low Grade Boards | |
| Scrap Mainframes | |
| Scrap Memory | |
| Scrap Mice | |
| Scrap Motherboards | Contact local scrap yard |
| Scrap Non-Green PC Boards | |
| Scrap PC Boards | |
| Scrap PC Tower | |
| Scrap Power Supplies | |
| Scrap Printers/Fax Machines | |
| Scrap Servers | |
| Scrap Speakers | |
| Scrap Telecom Equipment | Contact local scrap yard |