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Scrap Metal Prices in Calgary, AB

As of November 12, 2026, our index puts scrap copper at $8.20/kg ($3.72/lb). Calgary pages show the national benchmarks for all 8 metals: we have no city-level price source yet, and these are estimates, not quotes from Calgary yards.

Energy-sector decommissioning and oilfield equipment supply a large and specialized scrap market.

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Today's scrap prices for Calgary

National benchmarks in CAD per kilogram and per pound, updated November 12, 2026. Yards in Calgary set their own prices. Where these numbers come from.

Material	Per KG	Per Lb	Per Tonne
Copper	$8.20/kg	$3.72/lb	$8,200/tonne
Aluminum	$1.61/kg	$0.73/lb	$1,610/tonne
Steel	$0.22/kg	$0.10/lb	$220/tonne
Brass	$5.10/kg	$2.31/lb	$5,100/tonne
Cast Iron	$0.28/kg	$0.13/lb	$280/tonne
Lead	$1.84/kg	$0.83/lb	$1,840/tonne
Stainless Steel	$1.19/kg	$0.54/lb	$1,190/tonne
Zinc	$1.97/kg	$0.89/lb	$1,970/tonne

Local Market Note

Calgary's scrap market is heavily influenced by the oil cycle. Industrial steel, alloy pipe, and chrome-moly fittings from oilfield decommissioning often attract specialist buyers at better rates than general steel. For standard household scrap, sorting is especially important here — smaller city volumes mean yards are less likely to pay blended rates on mixed loads.

Calgary Prices by Metal

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Calgary's scrap metal market is shaped by the energy sector. Oil and gas operations generate large volumes of industrial steel, stainless steel pipe, and electrical copper — which means Calgary yards are experienced buyers of heavy commercial material. Residential sellers will find several walk-in yards in the SE and NE industrial districts. Prices for ferrous metals tend to be competitive in Calgary due to the volume of energy sector material. Non-ferrous prices closely track national averages. Alberta's boom-and-bust energy cycle affects scrap supply significantly. During downturns, large equipment and pipe volumes hit the market, sometimes softening ferrous prices. Copper and aluminum remain relatively stable regardless of oil prices.

Scrap Yards in Calgary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are current scrap metal prices in Calgary?

Current Calgary prices are shown in the table above. Calgary is competitive on ferrous metals due to energy sector supply. Non-ferrous metals track the national average.

Do Calgary yards buy industrial pipe and equipment?

Yes. Calgary yards are experienced buyers of oil and gas industry metals including carbon steel pipe, stainless steel, and industrial copper. Commercial accounts are common.

Do I need ID to sell scrap in Calgary?

Yes. Alberta law requires government-issued photo ID for all scrap transactions. Some yards have additional requirements for high-value metals.

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