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Scrap Metal Prices in Vancouver, BC

As of November 13, 2026, our index puts scrap copper at $8.13/kg ($3.69/lb). Vancouver pages show the national benchmarks for all 8 metals: we have no city-level price source yet, and these are estimates, not quotes from Vancouver yards.

Pacific port access and heavy construction activity keep copper and aluminum prices consistently strong.

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Today's scrap prices for Vancouver

National benchmarks in CAD per kilogram and per pound, updated November 13, 2026. Yards in Vancouver set their own prices. Where these numbers come from.

Material	Per KG	Per Lb	Per Tonne
Copper	$8.13/kg	$3.69/lb	$8,130/tonne
Aluminum	$1.59/kg	$0.72/lb	$1,590/tonne
Steel	$0.22/kg	$0.10/lb	$220/tonne
Brass	$5.05/kg	$2.29/lb	$5,050/tonne
Cast Iron	$0.28/kg	$0.13/lb	$280/tonne
Lead	$1.85/kg	$0.84/lb	$1,850/tonne
Stainless Steel	$1.18/kg	$0.54/lb	$1,180/tonne
Zinc	$1.94/kg	$0.88/lb	$1,940/tonne

Local Market Note

Vancouver's copper rates occasionally exceed the national average when export demand to Asia is strong — timing your load to rising LME periods can pay off. The Lower Mainland has a healthy supply of clean aluminum from construction and marine sectors. Catalytic converter regulations are strictly enforced; bring all documentation.

Vancouver Prices by Metal

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Vancouver has one of Canada's most active non-ferrous scrap markets. Proximity to Asia-Pacific trade routes and the Port of Vancouver means metal prices here are highly responsive to global demand signals. Buyers are sophisticated and grades are assessed carefully. Major facilities are clustered along Boundary Road, South Vancouver, and the Annacis Island industrial area in Delta. The construction boom that has defined Metro Vancouver for the past two decades keeps copper, aluminum, and steel supplies consistently high. British Columbia's climate means copper and aluminum suffer less corrosion than in colder provinces, so clean grades are easier to achieve. A weaker Canadian dollar can push Vancouver yard prices down in CAD terms even as LME prices hold firm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are current scrap metal prices in Vancouver?

Current Vancouver prices are shown in the table above. Vancouver prices can vary from the national average based on local supply from construction activity and proximity to Pacific trade.

Do I need ID at Vancouver scrap yards?

Yes. All BC scrap yards require government-issued ID under the Metal Dealers and Recyclers Act. Some materials have additional documentation requirements.

Are Vancouver scrap prices affected by Pacific trade?

Yes. Vancouver's port position means prices here are sometimes more responsive to Asian demand for copper and aluminum than yards in central Canada.

Can I scrap building materials in Vancouver?

Yes. Vancouver's construction sector means yards are very active buyers of new-cut copper wire, clean aluminum extrusions, and structural steel from renovation and demolition jobs.

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