Current Scrap Metal Prices
What We’re Paying Rockaway Recycling in Rockaway, New Jersey
These prices are current as of today’s date, are subject to change at any time due to outstanding market conditions, and are not held based on any human errors when updating online. All prices are assumed delivered to our location.
*ONLY Steel & Iron Purchases – Require 500lb. Minimum*
Copper & Brass
( December 4th, 2024, 8:00 am )Metal/Material | Current Price |
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#1 Bare Bright Wire
Used in all kinds of electrical. Stripped Bare Bright Copper, no paint/heavy corrosion. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$3.65/lb |
#1 Copper Tubing / Flashing
Used in Plumbing for Commerical / Residential / Industrial. No paint / no solder / nothing inside. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$3.40/lb |
#2 Copper Tubing / Bus Bar
Used pipe/wire from rip-outs of old work. Paint, Solder, Small Brass joints, stuff inside. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$3.20/lb |
#3 Roofing Copper
For decorative purposes. Also used in Solar Panels. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$3.00/lb |
Brass (Plumbing, Pipe)
Old Plumbing Fixtures/Handles/Nozzles. Water Spigets, Machine Shop Cut-Offs VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$2.15/lb |
Bronze
Bronze is a clean alloy that has no attachments, steel, iron, or other materials on it. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$2.40/lb |
Brass Shells
Little plastic, dirt, or steel attached. No residue inside and without aluminum or steel shells mixed in. No live rounds accepted under any circumstances. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$2.05/lb |
Brass Water Meter
Used by towns to know how much water is being used by each location. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.40-$2.20/lb |
Clean Brass Radiators
Free of steel sides and no coolant inside. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$2.05/lb |
Dirty Brass Faucets
There are many faucets that are used that are now being made of either die cast or of plastic. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.55/lb |
Aluminum/Copper Coil (Clean ACR Fin)
This is the main component to what powers air conditioners VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.70/lb |
Aluminum/Copper Coil (Dirty ACR Fin)
Aluminum/copper coils with steel still attached. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.20/lb |
Copper Yokes
From TV's and will usually have plastic and coated copper wire attached. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.45/lb |
Copper Transformers
Has a steel core with copper windings surrounding it. Could have an outer case surrounding the copper as well. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.13-$0.38/lb |
Small Electric Motors
Used to produce energy to anything from a washer or dryer to a cordless drill. Less than 30lbs in weight. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.22-$0.30/lb |
Alternators/Starters
From cars, trucks, vehicles with gas or diesel engines. Used to run the engine and are copper bearing. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.35/lb |
Sealed Units
Found in appliances like refrigerators, are usually very heavy with electric motor inside. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.20/lb |
Ins. Copper Wire
( December 4th, 2024, 8:00 am )Metal/Material | Current Price |
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Insulated Copper Wire (45-50% ICW)
Used to run internet, phone, data, and computer lines. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.15/lb |
Romex® Wire (64-68% ICW)
Used in communications, three strands of bare bright copper inside and insulated. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.70/lb |
Open Eye Hollow Heliax (50-52% ICW)
Cell Phone Wire, several kinds, contact us to let us know what kind you have. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.40/lb |
THHN Cable (74-78% ICW)
10-18 gauge wire, Spaghetti Wire, Solid copper inside VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$2.30/lb |
Thin/Thick Cable (79-83% ICW)
A mixture of different gauges of electrical wiring that range from 4-12 gauge. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$2.40/lb |
Insulated Cable (84-88% ICW)
Used for heavier loads of electric that would run to power homes and buildings. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$2.45/lb |
500-750 MCM (Bare Bright Inside) - 88-93% ICW
Bare bright copper wire inside, single insulation on the outside. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$2.70/lb |
Insulated Steel BX
Used in many old houses for electric. Copper is inside. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.45/lb |
Fire Wire (58-62% ICW)
Fire Wire is red in color and has 2 small wires inside with fiber. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.30/lb |
Aluminum BX
Aluminum Jacket with THHN Wire Inside VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.30/lb |
Car Harness Wires (48-52% ICW)
Coming off of cars these harness wires are great for scrapping. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.35/lb |
Christmas Lights (10-15% ICW)
Bulbs and plugs can be attached VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.25/lb |
Computer Wire (27-35% ICW)
Computer wire consists of the black cords that generally will power the towers or the monitors. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.55/lb |
Cat 5/6 Cross (40-45% ICW)
CAT 5/6 Cross has an additional piece of plastic inside that lowers the value of the wire. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.82/lb |
Aluminum
( December 4th, 2024, 8:00 am )Metal/Material | Current Price |
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Aluminum Siding / Gutters
To protect houses/building from the elements. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.58/lb |
Sheet Aluminum
Various sizes of aluminum usually from windows and housing structures. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.50/lb |
All Aluminum Rims
For the rubber tires to rest on. Tires must be removed. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.56-$0.67/lb |
Cast Aluminum
Clean casted aluminum without steel/rubber/attachments VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.50/lb |
Clean Aluminum Wire
Aluminum Wire that is cleaned of all insulation, plastic, or other debris will be purchased as a clean aluminum wire. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.68/lb |
AL Thermo-pane/break (Not Glass)
Aluminum with plastic insulated running through the middle. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.33/lb |
AL Litho Plates
No paper/plastic/ink or other contaminants. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.65/lb |
AL Machine Cuts
Clean aluminum cuts from machine shops. Grade 6061 or 6063. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.56-$0.64/lb |
Aluminum Grills
To enjoy those beautiful summer days! VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.50/lb |
6063 Bare Aluminum
Higher-grade commercial scrap aluminum coming from items like windows, door frames, and a variety of other commercial uses/applications. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.68/lb |
AL Turnings
Al Turnings are free of other materials and has little to no oil on them. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.15-$0.30/lb |
Aluminum Transformers
Has a steel core with aluminum windings surrounding it. Could have an outer case surrounding the aluminum as well. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.23/lb |
Dirty Aluminum
This is material that has plastic, steel, rubber, other metals attached to it. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.05-$0.08/lb |
Other Metals
( December 4th, 2024, 8:00 am )Metal/Material | Current Price |
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Spark Plugs
A spark plug is an electrical device used in an internal combustion engine to produce a spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. They must be separated. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.50/lb |
Car Batteries
Lead-acid based batteries from vehicles. They will have Pb label on them. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.20-$0.23/lb |
Lead
One of the densest metals, can be used from fishing weights to plumbing pipes. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.60/lb |
304 Stainless Steel (Non-Magnetic)
Used in mostly medical, restaurant, and production equipment. Will NOT stick to magnet. Very strong and does not rust. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.30/lb |
316 Stainless Steel (Non-Magnetic)
Must be analyzed by our Team. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.62/lb |
Lead Wheel Weights
Small pieces from inside wheel well, usually linked together. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.10/lb |
Ballasts
Ballasts come from inside of light bulbs and there generally are two types. Electronic and copper based ballasts. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.07-$0.10/lb |
Chillers
Chillers are large AC Units off of roofs and from large commercial buildings. We will come to your job to pick these up as is. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
CALL FOR PRICE |
Scrap Generators
We buy backup generators either diesel or natural gas. Send us a picture of the unit and we can scheduled a pickup . VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.04-$0.04/lb |
Circuit Breakers
Coming out of all types of electrical panels and machinery, there are different sizes. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.04/lb |
O2 Sensors
Used inside of engines to help regulate the oxygen flowing in and out. Wires need to be removed. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$3.00/lb |
Batteries
( December 4th, 2024, 8:00 am )Metal/Material | Current Price |
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Car Batteries
Lead-acid based batteries from vehicles. They will have Pb label on them. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.20-$0.23/lb |
Lead Backup Batteries
These will be clearly marked with a Pb on them. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.05-$0.10/lb |
Forklift Batteries
Usually weighing a few hundred pounds or more, we can arrange a safe pick up. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.13/lb |
Steel Case Batteries
Steel Case Batteries might not have the Pb mark for lead clearly on them, but you can run the model number to see what type they are. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.12-$0.17/lb |
Cell Site Lead Batteries
These will clearly be marked with a Pb on them to show you that they are lead. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.10-$0.15/lb |
Absolyte Batteries
These batteries are often used in cell phone backups and could sometimes have a negative chargeback for recycling these properly. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.05/lb |
Catalytic Converters
( December 4th, 2024, 8:00 am )Metal/Material | Current Price |
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$67-$444/each | |
$90-$297/each | |
$18-$126/each | |
$76-$276/each | |
$15-$40/each | |
$18-$241/each | |
$15-$209/each | |
$36-$410/each | |
$14-$88/each | |
$16-$219/each | |
$65-$595/each | |
$18-$759/each | |
$33-$295/each | |
$21-$163/each | |
$89-$268/each | |
$18-$80/each | |
$67-$333/each | |
$6-$52/each | |
Varies, Ask | |
$10/each | |
$15-$479/each | |
DPF Catalytic Converter
A grade of a catalytic converter that are generally used to remove dirt, dust, or other contaminants from diesel engines. GET QUOTEVIEW METAL DETAILS |
$9-$760/each |
Steel & Iron
( December 4th, 2024, 8:00 am )Metal/Material | Current Price |
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Steel
Coil or old water piping, castings or plates from machinery. (500lb. Minimum) VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$100/GT |
Light Iron
Household appliances (“white” goods), hot water heaters, and misc sheet steel. (500lb. Minimum) VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$100/GT |
Cast Iron
Coil or old water piping, castings or plates from machinery. (500lb. Minimum) VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$170/GT |
Brake Rotors
Free from oils/fluids. Separated from brake drums and other parts. (500lb. Minimum) VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$200/GT |
Computer Scrap
( December 4th, 2024, 8:00 am )Metal/Material | Current Price |
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Clean Green Motherboards
Used inside of all kinds of electronic equipment. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.75/lb |
Mid-Grade Boards
These are commonly from video cards, non-green motherboards. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.25/lb |
Memory Chips
Used to transfer data. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$6.50/lb |
CPU Processor Chips
The "brain" of the computer. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$4.00-$40.00/lb |
Whole Computer Towers w/HD
Towers must be intact with motherboard, power supply, harddrive, and all other components inside. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.20/lb |
Laptops
Old laptops with/without battery is buyers preference. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.75/lb |
$0.25/lb | |
$0.55/lb | |
Harddrive PC Board
Holds crucial components, and connects all the pieces. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$3.50/lb |
Telecom Equipment
Could be from a variety of industries. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.10-$0.30/lb |
Servers
Used to store massive amounts of data. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.25-$0.45/lb |
Back Panels
Where many boards connect to, higher precious metals. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$2.00-$5.50/lb |
Rambus Memory
Rambus memory has aluminum heat sinks that are one one or both sides. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$7.00/lb |
Low Grade Non PC Boards
From household electronics, little metal. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.10/lb |
Insulated Wire (45-50% ICW)
Used to run internet, phone, data, and computer lines. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.15-$1.65/lb |
Computer Wire (27-35% ICW)
Computer wire consists of the black cords that generally will power the towers or the monitors. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.55/lb |
AL Heat Sinks
Usually found inside desktop computers, for cooling VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.25/lb |
Rare Earth Metals
( December 4th, 2024, 8:00 am )Metal/Material | Current Price |
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Supertherm
Supertherm is an alloy composed of nickel, chromium, and iron, further stabilized with elements like cobalt and tungsten. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.50/lb |
Carbide Inserts & Shapes
Used in machine shops as heavy duty drills. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$6.75-$7.75/lb |
Monel
Must be analyzed and be free of attachments. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$2.20-$6.75/lb |
FSX 414
Must be analyzed and be free of attachments. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$5.00/lb |
Titanium
Must be analyzed and be free of attachments. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.00/lb |
Nickel
Must be analyzed and be free of attachments. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$2.50-$6.75/lb |
Inconel
Must be analyzed and have no attachments. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.75-$3.00/lb |
Tantalum
A very hard metal that is very rare and used in high temp productions such as the space industry. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$10.00-$25.00/lb |
High Speed Steel
Must be analyzed and have no attachments. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.15-$0.65/lb |
Hastelloy Shavings
Must be analyzed and have no attachments. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$2.00/lb |
Hastelloy Solids
Must be analyzed and have no attachments. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$2.50-$5.50/lb |
Tin Solder
Must be analyzed and be free of attachments. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.00-$3.00/lb |
Babbit
Must be analyzed and be free of attachments. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$1.00-$5.00/lb |
Alnico Magnets
Must be analyzed and be free of attachments. VIEW METAL DETAILS |
$0.75/lb |
These prices are current as of today’s date and are subject to change, at any time due to outstanding market conditions.
*ONLY Steel & Iron Purchases – Require 500lb. Minimum*
Range Pricing is meant to be indicators for low volumes vs. high volumes (pounds) of material. If you have a large amount of material we will be able to provide higher prices based on the quantities. Please contact us through our Contact Page to get in touch with a buyer.
All Prices Are Assumed Delivered To Our Yard
Working with Electricians
Rockaway Recycling takes pride in supporting local businesses and contractors. We offer special pricing for copper wire and cables to electricians in the area. View some of the special prices below and find out how to get them.
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Working with Plumbers
Rockaway Recycling takes pride in supporting local businesses and contractors. We offer special pricing for copper tubing and brass to plumbers in the area. View some of the special prices below and find out how to get them.
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