Miami scrap prices are export prices: yards feed containers to Latin America and the Caribbean as well as domestic consumers, which keeps non-ferrous close to the national board. AC coils, copper and aluminum dominate supply. Florida law requires photo ID, a fingerprint and traceable payment for many items.
Scrap metal prices per lb in Miami
| Scrap type | Price (USD) | Change | Global reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ferrous (per lb) | |||
| Copper Scrap | $5.81 / lb | ▲ +1.22% | $5.81 / lb |
| Aluminum Scrap | $0.87 / lb | ▲ +1.16% | $0.87 / lb |
| Brass Scrap | $3.54 / lb | ▲ +1.14% | $3.54 / lb |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | $0.57 / lb | ▲ +0.00% | $0.57 / lb |
| Lead Scrap | $0.59 / lb | ▲ +0.00% | $0.59 / lb |
| Zinc Scrap | $0.90 / lb | ▲ +0.00% | $0.90 / lb |
| Battery Scrap | $0.23 / lb | ▲ +0.00% | $0.23 / lb |
| Radiator Scrap | $3.34 / lb | ▲ +1.21% | $3.34 / lb |
| Wire Scrap | $2.81 / lb | ▲ +1.44% | $2.81 / lb |
| Cable Scrap | $1.87 / lb | ▲ +1.08% | $1.87 / lb |
| Electronic Scrap | $0.80 / lb | ▲ +1.27% | $0.80 / lb |
| Ferrous and bulk (per ton) | |||
| Steel Scrap | $300 / ton | ▲ +0.00% | $300 / ton |
| Iron Scrap | $264 / ton | ▲ +0.00% | $264 / ton |
| Car Scrap | $360 / ton | ▲ +0.00% | $360 / ton |
| Cast Iron | $288 / ton | ▲ +0.00% | $288 / ton |
Indicative dealer prices for clean, sorted scrap in the United States, shown here for Miami. Individual yards quote around this level by grade, volume and condition; the derivation from exchange benchmarks and the exchange rate (1 USD = 1.00 USD) is described in the methodology section below.
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The scrap market in Miami
Miami's scrap trade looks south: container exports to Latin America and the Caribbean give yards a second bid on copper, aluminum and mixed metals, and the region's construction cycle keeps demolition and renovation scrap flowing.
Air conditioning is the local signature. A hot, salty climate wears out units fast, so coils, compressors and aluminum-copper radiators are a bigger share of supply here than almost anywhere, and the good yards grade them properly rather than lumping them as dirty aluminum. Storm seasons add surges of roofing, fencing and appliance scrap.
- State
- Florida, United States
- Quoted in
- USD per lb (non-ferrous), per ton (ferrous)
- Yards cluster in
- Hialeah, Medley, Opa-locka, Doral
- Demand from
- Container exports to Latin America, regional shredders
Where the scrap yards are in Miami
- Hialeah and Medley: the core industrial belt with the region's biggest yards.
- Opa-locka and the northwest: mixed retail and auto scrap.
- Doral and the airport west side: contractor-friendly yards.
- South Miami-Dade: smaller yards serving the suburbs and the Keys trade.
What pays well in Miami
- Aluminum-copper AC coils and compressors, graded rather than lumped.
- Copper pipe and wire from renovation work.
- Aluminum extrusion from windows, shutters and marine work.
Selling scrap metal in Miami: rules, ID and payment
Florida requires secondhand metal recyclers to record photo ID and a fingerprint, photograph regulated items, and pay by check or electronic transfer for many materials, with waiting periods on some. Catalytic converters and utility metal need proof of ownership. The rules are statewide, so every licensed Miami yard follows them.
Before any sale, check the live board above, sort by grade and get quotes from two or three buyers; the best scrap price guide covers the routine and the calculator turns a weight into a figure at today's price. To judge whether a local quote is competitive, our note on telling a well-paying yard from a headline rate sets out the benchmark test.
Miami scrap price FAQ
What is the scrap copper price in Miami today?
As of the latest update, the indicative price for clean number 1 copper is about $5.81 per lb in USD. Miami yards typically quote within a few percent of that figure either side, depending on grade, volume and the buyer; the live board above shows all fifteen grades.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Miami?
Hialeah and Medley hold the biggest yards and the best volume prices, Opa-locka and Doral cover the northwest and the contractor trade, and south Miami-Dade has smaller yards for local loads. Export-facing buyers move prices fastest when container bids change.
Are AC units worth scrapping in Miami?
Yes, if the refrigerant is recovered legally first; yards ask for the tag. A dead condenser unit yields an aluminum-copper coil, a sealed compressor and steel, and a graded breakdown pays noticeably more than tossing the whole unit on the scale.
Are Miami prices different from the national board?
The board on this page is the the United States indicative level, and Miami yards trade around it rather than exactly on it. Local competition, freight to the nearest consumer and the day's export demand set the spread, which is why two quotes in the same city can differ by several percent on the same morning.
Sources and methodology
The Miami board uses the the United States indicative prices: global exchange benchmarks (COMEX copper, CME aluminum and steel, NYMEX platinum and palladium, IMF monthly lead, zinc and nickel) multiplied by typical yard recovery shares, a local market factor of 1.00 and the day's exchange rate. The full method, the recovery shares and the correction policy are on our editorial policy page; local notes on this page are reviewed against published dealer information and reader corrections sent to info@scrappricetoday.com.
Prices are indicative and for information only; they are not offers to buy or sell. Yard quotes in Miami vary by grade, volume, condition and buyer.
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