Montreal scrap prices are anchored by Quebec's own steelmaking at Contrecoeur and by port exports, so ferrous and non-ferrous both clear close to converted world levels. Yards line the east end and Lachine; dealers record ID under provincial and municipal rules, and larger lots pay by cheque.
Scrap metal prices per lb in Montreal
| 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 in Canada, shown here for Montreal. Individual yards quote around this level by grade, volume and condition; the derivation from exchange benchmarks and the exchange rate (1 USD = 1.38 CAD) is described in the methodology section below.
Montreal scrap price chart (CAD)
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The scrap market in Montreal
Montreal has what most markets lack: a local electric arc furnace complex downriver at Contrecoeur melting the region's ferrous, plus a container port for non-ferrous exports. The combination keeps freight short in both directions and bids steady through the year.
Supply runs from renovation copper in the plexes to industrial scrap off the east-end refineries and rail shops. Winter slows collection hard, and like the rest of Canada the boards ride the exchange rate: a weak Canadian dollar is a raise for every seller in the city.
- Province
- Quebec, Canada
- Quoted in
- CAD per lb (non-ferrous), per ton (ferrous)
- Yards cluster in
- Montreal East, Anjou, Lachine, Laval
- Demand from
- Contrecoeur steel mills, port exports
Where the scrap yards are in Montreal
- Montreal East and Anjou: the heavy industrial belt with the biggest yards.
- Lachine and LaSalle: full-service yards in the west.
- Laval: the north-shore ring for contractors.
- Longueuil and the south shore: mixed yards on the way to Contrecoeur.
What pays well in Montreal
- Prepared heavy melt and plate for the Contrecoeur mills.
- Renovation copper, brass and radiators from the plex trades.
- Aluminium and stainless from industry and rail work.
Selling scrap metal in Montreal: rules, ID and payment
Quebec regulates dealers through provincial rules on second-hand and scrap transactions plus municipal permits: photo ID is recorded, regulated items are documented, and cheques are standard on larger or sensitive lots. Vehicles need the registration; service is bilingual at most yards.
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.
Montreal scrap price FAQ
What is the scrap copper price in Montreal today?
As of the latest update, the indicative price for clean number 1 copper is about C$7.79 per lb in CAD. Montreal 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 Montreal?
The east end around Anjou and Montreal East carries the heaviest yards, Lachine and LaSalle serve the west, and Laval covers the north shore. For mill-sized ferrous loads the south-shore consolidators nearest Contrecoeur usually quote best.
Do Montreal prices differ from Toronto prices?
Rarely by much. Both convert the same world benchmarks to Canadian dollars; Montreal ferrous benefits from the Contrecoeur mills the way Toronto benefits from Hamilton. Local competition on a given grade matters more than the city you are in.
Are Montreal prices different from the national board?
The board on this page is the Canada indicative level, and Montreal 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 Montreal board uses the Canada 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 0.97 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 Montreal vary by grade, volume, condition and buyer.
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