Scrap metal prices in Peterborough today
What a typical yard around Peterborough pays for copper, brass, aluminum, stainless, batteries and steel, checked October 28, 2026, with the 3 local yards to call.
| Grade | Typical price | Range | Since yesterday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | |||
| Bare bright copper | $8.10/lb | $7.61 – $8.59 | +$0.07 |
| #1 copper | $7.82/lb | $7.35 – $8.29 | +$0.06 |
| #2 copper | $7.45/lb | $6.93 – $7.97 | +$0.06 |
| Insulated copper wire (heavy, 70%+) | $5.31/lb | $4.67 – $5.95 | +$0.05 |
| Insulated copper wire (light, Romex, cords) | $3.35/lb | $2.85 – $3.85 | +$0.03 |
| Brass | |||
| Yellow brass | $5.18/lb | $4.77 – $5.59 | +$0.05 |
| Red brass | $6.30/lb | $5.80 – $6.80 | +$0.05 |
| Copper/brass radiators | $3.71/lb | $3.34 – $4.08 | +$0.03 |
| Aluminum | |||
| Aluminum extrusion | $1.67/lb | $1.50 – $1.84 | +$0.02 |
| Aluminum sheet and siding | $1.22/lb | $1.07 – $1.37 | +$0.02 |
| Cast aluminum | $1.14/lb | $1.00 – $1.28 | +$0.01 |
| Aluminum rims | $1.57/lb | $1.38 – $1.76 | +$0.02 |
| Aluminum cans | $0.88/lb | $0.75 – $1.01 | +$0.01 |
| Aluminum radiators | $0.98/lb | $0.83 – $1.13 | +$0.01 |
| Stainless | |||
| Stainless steel 304 | $0.65/lb | $0.57 – $0.73 | no change |
| Stainless steel 316 | $1.40/lb | $1.23 – $1.57 | −$0.01 |
| Lead | |||
| Soft lead | $0.82/lb | $0.72 – $0.92 | no change |
| Wheel weights | $0.17/lb | $0.14 – $0.20 | no change |
| Car batteries | $0.34/lb | $0.29 – $0.39 | no change |
| Mixed | |||
| Electric motors | $0.70/lb | $0.59 – $0.80 | +$0.01 |
| Sealed units / compressors | $0.31/lb | $0.26 – $0.36 | +$0.01 |
| Tungsten carbide | $10.00/lb | $7.00 – $13.00 | — |
| Catalytic converters | $175 each | $53 – $298 | — |
| Steel | |||
| Light iron / shred | $280/tonne | $238 – $322 | no change |
| #1 heavy melt steel | $330/tonne | $290 – $370 | no change |
| Cast iron | $264/tonne | $224 – $304 | no change |
| Whole vehicles (complete) | $290/tonne | $232 – $348 | no change |
Ontario-wide estimates from exchange prices; Peterborough yards set their own rates and most don't publish them. Use the table to judge an offer, then call. How we calculate these.
Yards in Peterborough to call for a quote
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Nurse Scrap Metal Inc.
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Triple M Metal - Peterborough (formerly Peterborough Iron & Metal)
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AIM Recycling PeterboroughNot verified
Hours not confirmed
Getting the top of the range in Peterborough
- Call two yards with your list of metals and rough weights. Prices differ by 10–15% across town.
- Sort by metal and grade before you go. Mixed loads are paid at the lowest grade in the pile.
- Ask whether steel is quoted per tonne, per net ton or per 100 lb.
- Bring photo ID. Peterborough yards record it for every sale.
Questions people ask
What are scrap metal prices in Peterborough today?
A typical yard near Peterborough pays about $7.82/lb for #1 copper, $5.18/lb for yellow brass, $1.67/lb for clean aluminum extrusion, $0.65/lb for 304 stainless and $280/tonne for light iron (checked October 28, 2026).
Which Peterborough yard pays the most?
Yards rarely publish prices, and the best payer changes with what each one needs that week. Call two or three from the list with your metals and weights. The spread is usually 10–15%.
Are prices the same across Ontario?
Close, but not identical. Yards near Hamilton's mills and the GTA's exporters tend to pay a little more for steel and copper; remote yards pay less because of trucking. Our table is a provincial benchmark.
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