Scrap Copper Prices in Kitchener
Scrap copper in Kitchener is about $8.25/kg ($3.74/lb) on our index as of November 10, 2026. That is the national benchmark, calculated from the copper spot price; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Kitchener yard. The top grade, Bare Bright Copper, ranges $8.83/kg to $9.43/kg.
Kitchener-Waterloo's technology and manufacturing sector generates copper wire and electronics scrap. The copper in electronics is where the value sits — strip and sort boards and cabling rather than selling mixed e-waste.
Copper Grades & Price Ranges
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| Grade | Price Range |
|---|---|
The highest grade of copper scrap — clean, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire at least 1.5mm diameter with no solder or insulation. | $8.83/kg – $9.43/kg |
Clean, uncoated copper pipe and wire with light oxidation allowed. No major paint, coatings, or solder. | $8.06/kg – $8.62/kg |
Copper with solder, paint, light coatings, or oxidation. Mixed copper objects that don't meet No.1 standard. | $7.07/kg – $7.67/kg |
Copper wire still inside its plastic or rubber insulation. Price depends heavily on copper recovery percentage. | $3.44/kg – $5.38/kg |
Where this price comes from
These are index estimates, not quotes from any scrap yard. Yards set their own buying prices, so call ahead.
| Figure | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| National copper benchmark | $8.25/kg | Calculated: copper spot price × a fixed 46.2% ratio | November 10, 2026 |
| Copper spot price | $17.87/kg | Daily feed from MetalpriceAPI (metalpriceapi.com) | November 10, 2026 |
| Ratio | 46.2% | Set on August 23, 2026 so the index started at $8.40/kg, then held constant. Daily moves are capped at 12%. | August 23, 2026 |
| Kitchener figure | $8.25/kg | Same as the national benchmark. We have no city-level price source yet, so we do not show a local difference. | November 10, 2026 |
| Grade ranges | per grade | Ranges set by this site, moved each day by the same percentage as the benchmark | November 10, 2026 |
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Common Questions
What is the price of scrap copper in Kitchener today?
Our index puts scrap copper at about $8.25/kg ($3.74/lb) as of November 10, 2026. This is the national benchmark; it is an estimate, not a quote from a Kitchener yard, so call yards to confirm their buying price.
Is the Kitchener copper price different from the national price?
On this site, no. We have no city-level price source yet, so the Kitchener page shows the national benchmark. Real yard prices in Kitchener can be higher or lower; yards set their own rates.
How is the copper price calculated?
The benchmark is the copper spot price, taken from a daily commodity price feed, multiplied by a fixed 46.2% ratio that has been held constant since August 23, 2026. It is updated each day the feed runs.
Which copper grade pays the most?
On our index the highest grade is Bare Bright Copper, at $8.83/kg to $9.43/kg. The highest grade of copper scrap — clean, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire at least 1.5mm diameter with no solder or insulation.
Do I need ID to sell scrap copper in Kitchener?
Rules on seller ID are set by provinces and municipalities, and many yards ask for government photo ID. Bring a driver's licence or passport and check with the yard before you go.