Kens Sanitation (FargoMoorhead area)
- Aluminum Cans / Sheet & Cast: $0.25/lb
- #1 Copper: $1.05/lb
- #2 Copper: $0.95/lb
- #1 Insulated Copper: $0.65/lb
- #2 Insulated Copper: $0.28/lb
- Yellow Brass: $0.70/lb
- Red Brass: $0.80/lb
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Citywide Averages (PriceOfScrapMetals.com, Aug 30, 2025)
- Copper: $4.37/lb
- Aluminum: ~$1.17/lb
- Brass: ~$3.31/lb
- Lead: $0.86/lb
Scrap Metal Prices – USA
Updated View on Metal Types (Same Source)
- Aluminum/Cu Radiators: $1.89/lb
- Aluminum 5052 Scrap: $1.09/lb
Scrap Metal Prices – USA
RecyclingMonster (Aug 22, 2025 Averages)
- #1 Copper: $3.70/lb
- #2 Copper: $3.45/lb
- Yellow Brass: $2.35/lb
- Aluminum Scrap City Avg: $0.75/lb
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Gerdau Fargo Metallics
- Bare Bright Copper: $3.00/lb
- Aluminum Rims: $0.68/lb
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Northern Metal Recycling (West Fargo)
- Alp/Cu Radiators: $1.85/lb
- #2/3 Mix Copper & #2 Copper Tubing: $3.35/lb
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Price Snapshot: What to Expect
| Material | Local Yard Rate | Citywide Avg | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper | ~$3.00 | ~$3.70 | Local yards offer slightly lessroom to negotiate |
| Aluminum/Cu Radiators | ~$1.85 | ~$1.89 | Very competitiveknow your material well |
| Brass | $0.700.80 | ~$2.353.31 | Substantially lowerchoosing the right yard is key |
| Aluminum (general cans) | ~$0.250.75 | ~$1.17 | Clean, bulk loads could yield market value |
Yards like Kens Sanitation are dependable but conservativeespecially on brass and copper compared to broader averages. Thats why knowing market value puts the power back in your hands.
Why Prices Vary Drastically
- Grade & Cleanliness Bright, bare metals fetch top dollar; coated or contiguous materials plummet in value.
- Volume Discounts Big loads get better per-pound pricingsmall loads get squeezed.
- Update Frequency Some yards update daily, others lag weeks behind market shifts.
- Local Demand & Economy Yards closer to metal processors or mills often pay more.
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