In Florida, most scrap metal projects cost between $50.00 and $500 per ton, with a typical price near $150. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical scrap metal cost
$50.00 – $500
per ton · typical $150
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Scrap metal cost breakdown
- Steel/iron (light iron)$50.00 – $150typical $100
- Aluminum (cans, sheet)$300 – $800typical $600
- Copper (bare bright)$3,000 – $5,000typical $4,000
At a glance
- Typical range$50.00 – $500
- Unitper ton
- Cities covered121
What Scrap Metal costs
Covers the payment you receive for selling scrap metal to a recycler. Prices vary by metal type, market demand, and quantity. Copper, brass, and aluminum bring higher rates than steel or iron.
By city in Florida
- Alafaya
- Altamonte Springs
- Apopka
- Aventura
- Boca Raton
- Bonita Springs
- Boynton Beach
- Bradenton
- Buenaventura Lakes
- Cape Coral
- Clearwater
- Clermont
- Coconut Creek
- Coral Gables
- Coral Springs
- Country Club
- Cutler Bay
- Davie
- Daytona Beach
- DeLand
- Deerfield Beach
- Delray Beach
- Deltona
- Doral
- Dunedin
- Egypt Lake-Leto
- Estero
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Myers
- Fort Pierce
- Fountainebleau
- Gainesville
- Greenacres
- Hallandale Beach
- Hialeah
- Hollywood
- Homestead
- Homosassa Springs
- Horizon West
- Jacksonville
- Jupiter
- Kendale Lakes
- Kendall
- Kendall West
- Kissimmee
- Lakeland
- Land O' Lakes
- Largo
- Lauderdale Lakes
- Lauderhill
- Leesburg
- Lehigh Acres
- Margate
- Meadow Woods
- Melbourne
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Miramar
- Navarre
- North Fort Myers
- North Lauderdale
- North Miami
- North Miami Beach
- North Port
- Oakland Park
- Ocala
- Ocoee
- Orlando
- Ormond Beach
- Oviedo
- Palm Bay
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Palm Coast
- Palm Harbor
- Panama City
- Pembroke Pines
- Pensacola
- Pine Hills
- Pinellas Park
- Plant City
- Plantation
- Poinciana
- Pompano Beach
- Port Charlotte
- Port Orange
- Port St. Lucie
- Princeton
- Richmond West
- Riverview
- Riviera Beach
- Royal Palm Beach
- Sanford
- Sarasota
- Sebring
- South Miami Heights
- Spring Hill
- St. Augustine
- St. Petersburg
- Sunrise
- Tallahassee
- Tamarac
- Tamiami
- Tampa
- The Acreage
- The Hammocks
- The Villages
- Titusville
- Town 'n' Country
- University
- Valrico
- Vero Beach South
- Wellington
- Wesley Chapel
- West Palm Beach
- Westchester
- Weston
- Winter Garden
- Winter Haven
- Winter Springs
- Zephyrhills
Frequently asked questions
Why do scrap prices fluctuate?
Global demand, commodity markets, and local supply affect prices. Copper is high due to demand in electronics and construction. Steel prices drop with reduced manufacturing.
How is the price determined?
Scrap yards weigh your material and apply current per-pound rates. Clean, sorted metal fetches more. Mixed or dirty scrap is discounted. Check daily prices online or call yards.
How can I maximize my earnings?
Separate metals by type and clean them (remove insulation, plastic). Call multiple yards for quotes. Sell larger quantities. Stay informed about market trends. Avoid theft—it's illegal and risky.