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Scrap Metal Prices in St. Catharines, ON

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

The industrial hub of the Niagara region, with a manufacturing and former automotive base.

Manufacturing Automotive Parts Agriculture & Wine Marine (Welland Canal)

Today's scrap prices for St. Catharines

National benchmarks in CAD per kilogram and per pound, updated November 12, 2026. Yards in St. Catharines 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

St. Catharines and the wider Niagara region carry a manufacturing legacy that keeps steel, copper, and aluminum flowing through local yards. The agricultural and wine sector adds seasonal equipment scrap. With the Welland Canal nearby, occasional marine and heavy industrial metal turns up. Sort well — smaller markets reward clean loads.

St. Catharines Prices by Metal

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

Scrap Yards in St. Catharines

No yards listed for St. Catharines yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are current scrap metal prices in St. Catharines?

Current prices in St. Catharines 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 St. Catharines pick up metal?

Some yards in St. Catharines 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 St. Catharines 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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