Scrap metal prices per lb in Canada
| Scrap type | Price (CAD) | Change | Global reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ferrous (per lb) | |||
| Copper Scrap | C$7.79 / lb | ▲ +1.22% | $5.81 / lb |
| Aluminum Scrap | C$1.17 / lb | ▲ +1.16% | $0.87 / lb |
| Brass Scrap | C$4.75 / lb | ▲ +1.14% | $3.54 / lb |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | C$0.76 / lb | ▲ +0.00% | $0.57 / lb |
| Lead Scrap | C$0.79 / lb | ▲ +0.00% | $0.59 / lb |
| Zinc Scrap | C$1.21 / lb | ▲ +0.00% | $0.90 / lb |
| Battery Scrap | C$0.31 / lb | ▲ +0.00% | $0.23 / lb |
| Radiator Scrap | C$4.48 / lb | ▲ +1.21% | $3.34 / lb |
| Wire Scrap | C$3.77 / lb | ▲ +1.44% | $2.81 / lb |
| Cable Scrap | C$2.51 / lb | ▲ +1.08% | $1.87 / lb |
| Electronic Scrap | C$1.07 / lb | ▲ +1.27% | $0.80 / lb |
| Ferrous and bulk (per ton) | |||
| Steel Scrap | C$402 / ton | ▲ +0.00% | $300 / ton |
| Iron Scrap | C$354 / ton | ▲ +0.00% | $264 / ton |
| Car Scrap | C$483 / ton | ▲ +0.00% | $360 / ton |
| Cast Iron | C$386 / ton | ▲ +0.00% | $288 / ton |
Indicative dealer prices for clean, sorted scrap. Global reference is the US board in US dollars; the Canada figure applies the exchange rate (1 USD = 1.38 CAD) and a local market factor of 0.97.
Canadian yards quote non-ferrous scrap in Canadian dollars per pound and ferrous scrap per metric tonne, a mix of imperial and metric habits inherited from the US market and the mills. Watch the exchange rate: a weaker Canadian dollar raises local scrap prices even when US dollar metal prices are flat.
Canada scrap price chart (CAD)
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Copper scrap prices by grade in Canada
Copper is not one price. Yards grade it by cleanliness, coating and gauge, and the spread from the top grade to the bottom runs 25 to 35 percent. These are the same grades used on export contracts, converted to CAD.
The scrap market in Canada
Canada's scrap trade runs on two axes: domestic demand from steelmakers in Ontario, led by the Hamilton mills, and exports through Vancouver, Montreal and the Great Lakes ports. A large share of non-ferrous scrap crosses the border to US consumers, so Canadian prices move with COMEX and the USD-CAD exchange rate almost in lockstep.
Prices are highest in southern Ontario and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, where buyers compete for material; the Prairies and Atlantic Canada see lower bids because freight to a consumer or a port is longer.
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Price units
- Per lb for non-ferrous, per tonne for ferrous
- Benchmarks
- COMEX copper, LME aluminum, Hamilton mill ferrous prices
- Main hubs
- Toronto and Hamilton, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton
- Trade position
- Net exporter, mainly to the United States
The most valuable scrap by weight in Canada today: Copper at C$7.79 per lb, Brass at C$4.75 per lb, Radiator at C$4.48 per lb, Wire at C$3.77 per lb, Cable at C$2.51 per lb.
Selling scrap metal in Canada: rules, ID and payment
Rules are provincial and municipal. British Columbia's Metal Dealers and Recyclers Act requires dealers to record seller identification and report purchases of regulated metals to police; Ontario and Alberta rely on municipal bylaws with similar ID and record-keeping requirements. Payment for copper wire and catalytic converters is often by cheque only.
Before you sell
- Compare the yard price with COMEX copper converted at the day's exchange rate.
- Bring government photo ID; expect to be photographed at many yards.
- Sell insulated wire stripped if you have time; the price gap is large.
Scrap prices by city in Canada
City pages carry local yard prices and directories for the main scrap markets. Pages that are not live yet are shown without a link.
Scrap yards in Canada
Find a yard by region or city, or use your location to see the nearest. Every listing shows where its details came from and when they were checked.
Yard listings for Canada are being added from official dealer registers and trade directories. Nothing is published until it has been verified against a named source, which is why this section is not yet populated.
Canada scrap price FAQ
What is the scrap copper price per lb in Canada today?
As of September 7, 2026, the indicative scrap copper price in Canada is C$7.79 per lb ($5.81 per lb on the global board). Bare bright and clean number 1 copper earn the top of the range; insulated wire, tubing with solder and mixed copper pay less.
What are scrap metal prices in Canada today?
Today's indicative non-ferrous prices in Canada are Copper C$7.79 per lb, Brass C$4.75 per lb, Radiator C$4.48 per lb, Wire C$3.77 per lb, with steel scrap at C$402 per ton. The full board above lists all 15 scrap types with the change against the previous close.
How are scrap prices quoted in Canada?
Non-ferrous scrap is quoted in CAD per lb and ferrous scrap per ton. Canadian yards quote non-ferrous scrap in Canadian dollars per pound and ferrous scrap per metric tonne, a mix of imperial and metric habits inherited from the US market and the mills. Watch the exchange rate: a weaker Canadian dollar raises local scrap prices even when US dollar metal prices are flat.
Do I need ID to sell scrap metal in Canada?
Rules are provincial and municipal. British Columbia's Metal Dealers and Recyclers Act requires dealers to record seller identification and report purchases of regulated metals to police; Ontario and Alberta rely on municipal bylaws with similar ID and record-keeping requirements. Payment for copper wire and catalytic converters is often by cheque only.
Which scrap metals pay the most in Canada?
By weight, copper, then brass, then radiator, then wire. Ferrous scrap such as steel and iron pays far less per lb but moves in much larger volumes, which is why it is quoted per ton.
Why are scrap prices in Canada different from US prices?
Metals are priced in US dollars on the world market, but local prices reflect the CAD exchange rate, freight to the nearest mills and smelters, import and export rules and how many buyers compete for material. Canadian prices sit slightly below US levels after currency conversion because much of the material travels to US consumers.
Sources and methodology
Prices on this page start from the global reference board (US dollars per pound or per ton), are multiplied by a Canada market factor of 0.97 that reflects local demand, freight and trade rules, and are converted to CAD at 1 USD = 1.38 and to imperial units (pounds and short tons). The board refreshes daily, with the time of the latest update shown at the top of the page.
Reference sources
- Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI)
- COMEX and LME settlement prices, Bank of Canada exchange rates
Prices are indicative and for information only; they are not offers to buy or sell. Actual yard prices depend on grade, quantity, location and the buyer. Spotted an error? Tell us and we will check it against our sources.