Current Scrap Metal Prices in Canada This Week
Canada-wide sample prices
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Non-ferrous price chart
Steel — Net Ton snapshot
Province-by-province detail
Current Scrap Metal Prices in Canada This Week
Staying up to date with current scrap metal prices in Canada this week is essential whether you’re a homeowner recycling copper wire, a contractor scrapping steel beams, or an e-waste collector. Prices fluctuate daily based on global demand, shipping costs, and local yard supply.
This page provides:
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Nationwide average prices for key scrap metals
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Breakdowns by province (Ontario, Quebec, BC, Alberta, and beyond)
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Metal-specific insights (copper, aluminum, steel, brass, e-waste, batteries)
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Live-style charts and tables
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A scrap metal price estimation calculator
📊 Average Scrap Metal Prices in Canada (Sept 8, 2025)
Metal Unit Avg. Price (CAD) Example City Example Yard Price Copper — Bare Bright (#1) CAD/lb $5.32 Mississauga $5.20/lb Copper — #2 CAD/lb $4.65 Mississauga $4.75/lb Brass (Yellow) CAD/lb $3.35 Mississauga $3.35/lb Aluminum — Extrusion CAD/lb $1.05 Mississauga $1.05/lb Aluminum — Mixed / Cast CAD/lb $0.85 Mississauga $0.85/lb Aluminum — UBC (Cans) CAD/lb $0.50 Peel, ON $0.50/lb Stainless Steel (304) CAD/lb $0.52 Ontario yards $0.50/lb Lead (Clean) CAD/lb $0.57 Winnipeg / Mississauga $0.63/lb Lead-acid Batteries CAD/lb $0.25 Ontario yards $0.25/lb Steel — Shredded CAD/NetTon $180/NT (~$0.09/lb) Winnipeg $180/NT Al/Cu Radiators (Clean) CAD/lb $2.30 Mississauga $2.30/lb E-Waste PC Towers CAD/lb $0.30 Mississauga $0.30/lb
| Metal | Unit | Avg. Price (CAD) | Example City | Example Yard Price |
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| Copper — Bare Bright (#1) | CAD/lb | $5.32 | Mississauga | $5.20/lb |
| Copper — #2 | CAD/lb | $4.65 | Mississauga | $4.75/lb |
| Brass (Yellow) | CAD/lb | $3.35 | Mississauga | $3.35/lb |
| Aluminum — Extrusion | CAD/lb | $1.05 | Mississauga | $1.05/lb |
| Aluminum — Mixed / Cast | CAD/lb | $0.85 | Mississauga | $0.85/lb |
| Aluminum — UBC (Cans) | CAD/lb | $0.50 | Peel, ON | $0.50/lb |
| Stainless Steel (304) | CAD/lb | $0.52 | Ontario yards | $0.50/lb |
| Lead (Clean) | CAD/lb | $0.57 | Winnipeg / Mississauga | $0.63/lb |
| Lead-acid Batteries | CAD/lb | $0.25 | Ontario yards | $0.25/lb |
| Steel — Shredded | CAD/NetTon | $180/NT (~$0.09/lb) | Winnipeg | $180/NT |
| Al/Cu Radiators (Clean) | CAD/lb | $2.30 | Mississauga | $2.30/lb |
| E-Waste PC Towers | CAD/lb | $0.30 | Mississauga | $0.30/lb |
📍 Scrap Metal Prices by Province
Ontario
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Copper: $5.20–$5.40/lb (Toronto, Mississauga)
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Aluminum: $0.85–$1.05/lb (extrusions higher)
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Steel: ~$200/NT in southern Ontario yards
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Batteries: $0.25–$0.30/lb
Quebec
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Copper: Slightly lower than Ontario, ~$5.00/lb in Montreal
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Aluminum: $0.80–$0.95/lb
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Steel: $170–$190/NT
British Columbia
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Copper: ~$5.10/lb in Vancouver
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Aluminum: ~ $0.95/lb
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Stainless Steel: ~ $0.50/lb
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Brass: ~$3.20/lb
Alberta
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Copper: ~$5.05/lb (Calgary, Edmonton)
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Steel: $160–$180/NT
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Aluminum: $0.85–$0.95/lb
Manitoba
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Copper: ~$5.00/lb (Winnipeg yards)
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Steel: ~$180/NT
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Lead: ~$0.63/lb
Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, NL, PEI)
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Copper: $4.90–$5.10/lb
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Steel: $150–$170/NT
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Brass: ~$3.10/lb
Saskatchewan
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Copper: ~$4.95/lb (Regina, Saskatoon)
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Steel: $160–$170/NT
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Aluminum: ~$0.85/lb
(Note: Prices vary by yard and volume. Call ahead for exact rates.)
🏗 Scrap Metal Prices by Type
🔴 Copper Scrap Prices Canada
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Bare Bright (#1 Copper): $5.20–$5.35/lb
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#2 Copper: $4.60–$4.75/lb
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Copper Wire (insulated): $1.50–$2.50/lb depending on grade
Bare Bright (#1 Copper): $5.20–$5.35/lb
#2 Copper: $4.60–$4.75/lb
Copper Wire (insulated): $1.50–$2.50/lb depending on grade
⚪ Aluminum Scrap Prices Canada
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Extrusion: ~$1.05/lb
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Mixed/Cast: ~$0.85/lb
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Cans (UBC): ~$0.50/lb
Extrusion: ~$1.05/lb
Mixed/Cast: ~$0.85/lb
Cans (UBC): ~$0.50/lb
🟡 Brass Scrap Prices Canada
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Yellow Brass: ~$3.35/lb
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Red Brass: Slightly higher at ~$3.50/lb
Yellow Brass: ~$3.35/lb
Red Brass: Slightly higher at ~$3.50/lb
🔵 Steel Scrap Prices Canada
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Shredded Steel / Auto Cast: $170–$200 per ton
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Prepared Heavy Melt (HMS): $190–$210 per ton
Shredded Steel / Auto Cast: $170–$200 per ton
Prepared Heavy Melt (HMS): $190–$210 per ton
🌐 Stainless Steel Scrap Prices Canada
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304 Stainless: ~$0.50–$0.55/lb
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316 Stainless: ~$0.75–$0.80/lb
304 Stainless: ~$0.50–$0.55/lb
316 Stainless: ~$0.75–$0.80/lb
🔋 Lead & Battery Scrap Prices Canada
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Clean Lead: ~$0.57/lb
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Lead Acid Batteries: ~$0.25/lb
Clean Lead: ~$0.57/lb
Lead Acid Batteries: ~$0.25/lb
💻 E-Waste Scrap Prices Canada
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PC Towers (complete): ~$0.30/lb
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Motherboards: ~$2.00/lb (higher grade boards)
PC Towers (complete): ~$0.30/lb
Motherboards: ~$2.00/lb (higher grade boards)
📈 Scrap Metal Price Trends in Canada
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Copper remains high due to construction and EV demand.
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Aluminum stable with slight dips tied to global shipping costs.
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Steel prices volatile, but holding around $180/ton.
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Batteries & e-waste markets growing as recycling tech expands.
Copper remains high due to construction and EV demand.
Aluminum stable with slight dips tied to global shipping costs.
Steel prices volatile, but holding around $180/ton.
Batteries & e-waste markets growing as recycling tech expands.
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