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Scrap Metal Prices in Kitchener, ON

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

The heart of Waterloo Region's tech-and-manufacturing corridor, with steady electronics and industrial scrap.

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Today's scrap prices for Kitchener

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

MaterialPer KGPer Lb
Copper$8.20/kg$3.72/lb
Aluminum$1.61/kg$0.73/lb
Steel$0.22/kg$0.10/lb
Brass$5.10/kg$2.31/lb
Cast Iron$0.28/kg$0.13/lb
Lead$1.84/kg$0.83/lb
Stainless Steel$1.19/kg$0.54/lb
Zinc$1.97/kg$0.89/lb

Local Market Note

Kitchener-Waterloo's manufacturing and technology base produces reliable volumes of copper wire, electronics scrap, and aluminum. The region's automotive suppliers (with Toyota assembly nearby in Cambridge) add cast aluminum and steel. Strip and sort electronics scrap before you go — the copper content is where the value is.

Kitchener Prices by Metal

See grade-level pricing and identification tips for each metal in your area.

Kitchener has an active scrap metal market with several established yards buying ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Prices in Kitchener track the national Price Index with some variation depending on local supply and demand, yard overhead, and the metal type.

Scrap Yards in Kitchener

No yards listed for Kitchener yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are current scrap metal prices in Kitchener?

Current prices in Kitchener are shown in the table above. Prices update regularly and may vary slightly between yards. Call ahead to confirm the day's buying price.

Do scrap yards in Kitchener pick up metal?

Some yards in Kitchener offer pickup for large commercial loads. For smaller residential loads, you'll typically need to bring the metal in yourself.

What ID do I need at a Kitchener scrap yard?

Government-issued photo ID is required at all Canadian scrap yards. Some materials like catalytic converters may require additional documentation.

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