Brass & Radiators
- Red Brass: around $2.82/lb (range: $1.90–$3.10) metalrecap.com
- Yellow Brass: about $2.23/lb metalrecap.com
- Clean Brass Radiators: roughly $2.03/lb metalrecap.com
- Dirty Brass Radiators: stable at $1.50/lb metalrecap.com
Copper & Stainless Steel
- 304 Stainless Steel: $0.35/lb metalrecap.com
- 316 Stainless Steel: $0.70/lb metalrecap.com
- No direct copper figures from Queens—but the broader NYC averages are useful (see below).
Radiators & Mixed Metals
- A/C Radiators (clean): $1.75/lb metalrecap.com
- Aluminum Radiators (clean): $0.35/lb, dirty at $0.15/lb metalrecap.com
Nearby Yard Snapshot
- CCC Scrap (Jamaica, Queens) reports:
- #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire: $3.35/lb iScrap App
- Sims Metal – Long Island City:
- Copper Scrap: $2.30/lb (recent user report) iScrap App
Greater NYC Averages for Context
(This includes Queens’ proximity relevance—definitely handsome reference points.)
- Aluminum Cans (clean): ~$0.60/lb
- #1 Bare Bright Copper Wire: ~$3.80/lb
- Brass (Plumbing/Pipe): ~$2.20/lb
- Insulated Copper Wire: ~$1.15/lb
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What Scrappers Say (From Reddit)
Insights from the jumble of forum wisdom help paint the real picture:
Quick Overview Table
| Scrap Type | Approx. Price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Red Brass | $2.82 (range $1.90–$3.10) |
| Yellow Brass | $2.23 |
| Clean Brass Radiators | $2.03 |
| Dirty Brass Radiators | $1.50 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | $0.35 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | $0.70 |
| A/C Radiators (clean) | $1.75 |
| Aluminum Radiators | $0.35 (clean), $0.15 (dirty) |
| Average NYC Bare Bright Copper | ~$3.80 |
| CCC Scrap Bare Bright Copper | $3.35 |
| Sims Metal Copper | $2.30 |
Why Prices Vary (And Why That’s Okay)
Scrap prices are a dance between quality, demand, and locality. Clean, stripped copper sings higher than dirty, coiled bundles. Yards differ in scale, overhead, and buyer networks, so your best move is simple: know your material and compare.