Ohio Scrap Metal Prices - USA

Selling Scrap in Ohio

Having worked for so long in the scrap metal industry, we have seen so many people new to the industry. We have done our best to guide their learning to be as productive as possible. What we often see is that that people are keen to learn and want to know everything about sourcing material, getting the best prices and building relationships with scrap yards. Only a small proportion asks us about the laws that control the buying and selling of scrap metal in their state.

This is a vital question, not just for newcomers but also for those operating in a new area. Each state has its own laws governing the sale of scrap metal. They can vary drastically, often depending on how serious of a threat the buying and selling stolen scrap metal has been within that state. Ohio's laws are pretty moderate compared to other states.

We have been through the laws in Ohio and summarized everything that you must know before you start to sell scrap metal in Ohio. Firstly, understand that a lot of information will be kept on record for at least a year after the transaction. In this record the scrap yard will keep a copy of your ID. Obviously make sure not to forget it otherwise you will be heading home empty handed. The record will also include a photograph of the material, a photograph of you, a description of your car and its license plate.

Best Scrap Yards in Ohio

Now that you have all the basic information let's take a look at some of our favorite scrap yards in Ohio. Starting with the largest city in Ohio, Columbus, our research has found that the best scrap yards are: New World Recycling and Ace Iron and Metal.

For scrappers in Cleveland our favorite scrap yards are: All Scrap Salvage and Scrap mart. These are all amazing yards with great service and prices.

If you need info about other areas in Ohio, please have a look at the following cities for which we have the best scrap metal prices and scrap yards.

Scrap Metal Prices per Pound

MetalPrice Per Pound
Aluminum$0.94
Aluminum Alloy$0.75
Copper$3.63
Brass$2.74
Lead$0.82
Nickel$6.86
Tin$11.35
Zinc$1.00

Last Updated On 2024-03-27

Scrap Aluminum Prices per Pound

MetalPrice Per Pound
Aluminum 1100$0.65
Aluminum 3003$0.65
Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean)$0.65
Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty)$0.46
Aluminum 5052 Scrap$0.88
Aluminum 6061 Extrusions$0.57
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions$0.76
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe$0.56
Aluminum/Cu Radiators$1.53
Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators$1.41
Aluminum Radiators$0.37
Aluminum/Fe Radiators$0.27
Transformers$0.16
Breakage 50% Recovery$0.21
Chrome Wheels$0.61
E.C. Wire$1.01
Litho Sheets$0.65
Mixed Turnings $0.38
MLC Clips$0.64
Aluminum Old Cast$0.62
Aluminum Old Sheet$0.61
Painted Siding$0.60
UBC$0.64
Zorba 90% NF$0.61
Aluminum Cans (clean)$0.47
Aluminum Cans (dirty)$0.24

Scrap Brass Prices per Pound

MetalPrice Per Pound
Red Brass$1.86
Yellow Brass$1.75
Brass Rod$1.71
Brass Hair Wire$1.84
Brass Pipe$1.67
Brass Radiators$1.42
Brass Shells$1.58
Brass Turnings$1.61
Bronze$1.92
Bronze Turnings$1.00
Dirty Brass$0.83
Dirty Brass Radiators$0.83
Plumbers Brass$1.67
Semi-Red Brass$1.69

Scrap Copper Prices per Pound

MetalPrice Per Pound
#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire$3.18
#1 Copper Tubing$2.97
#1 Flashing Copper$2.97
#2 Copper Tubing$2.80
#2/3 Mix Copper$2.71
#3 Copper with Tar$2.54
#3 Roofing Copper$2.63
Dirty Roofing Copper$2.46
Electric Motors - Copper$2.20
Enameled Copper$2.50
Insulated Copper Wire$2.54
Lead Coated Copper$2.15
Silver Plated Copper$2.71
Tin Coated Copper$2.37
Tin Insulated Copper Wire$2.37

Scrap Lead Prices per Pound

MetalPrice Per Pound
Lead Batteries$0.17
Lead Shot$0.39
Lead Wheel Weights$0.25
Solid Lead$0.52
Soft Lead$0.53

Scrap Zinc Prices per Pound

MetalPrice Per Pound
New Zinc Die Cast$0.62
Old Zinc Die Cast$0.54

Scrap Gold Prices

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
9ct Gold$23.30$724.58
14ct Gold$36.34$1,130.31
18ct Gold$46.59$1,449.16
22ct Gold$56.90$1,769.87
24ct Gold$62.11$1,931.98

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

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
Palladium$21.52$669.50
Platinum$19.40$603.54
Silver$0.60$18.65

Above are today's scrap prices for silver, palladium and platinum.

Scrap Prices for Steel per Pound

MetalPrice Per Pound
#1 Bundle$0.09
#1 Busheling$0.09
#1 HMS$0.07
HMS 80/20$0.05
Sheet Metal$0.05
Shredded Auto Scrap$0.07
Structural Steel$0.06

Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Pound

MetalPrice Per Pound
201 SS$0.26
301 SS$0.40
304 SS Solid$0.57
304 SS Turning$0.49
309 SS$0.74
310 SS$1.12
316 SS Solid$0.74
330 SS$1.82

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

MetalPrice Per Pound
Scrap #1 Prepared$0.07
Scrap #2 Prepared$0.08
Scrap #1 Unprepared$0.05
Scrap #2 Unprepared$0.06
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole$0.06
Scrap Cast Iron$0.09
Scrap Dishwashers$0.06
Scrap Dryers$0.06
Scrap Oversize Torch$0.09
Scrap Rebar$0.19
Scrap Washing Machines$0.06
Scrap Water Heaters$0.06

Scrap Electronics Prices per Pound

ElectronicsPrice Per Pound
Scrap Back PanelsContact local scrap yard
Scrap Cellphones
Scrap Computer Wire
Scrap CPU Chips
Scrap CRT Monitors
Scrap Empty PC Servers
Scrap Graphics Cards
Scrap Hard DrivesContact local scrap yard
Scrap Hard Drive Boards
Scrap Laptops
Scrap LCD Monitors
Scrap Low Grade Boards
Scrap Mainframes
Scrap Memory
Scrap Mice
Scrap MotherboardsContact 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 EquipmentContact local scrap yard