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Stateline Recycling in Janesville is one of the largest buyers of scrap metal in southern Wisconsin.

Whether you have raw metal, old equipment, excess wire, or construction material - Our team is standing by to get it weighed, get you paid, and have you on your way.

Check our up-to-date scrap metal prices below.

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Close-up of stacked copper pipe fittings, including elbows and couplings.
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Spools of colored wire and cable on a wooden shelf in a workshop or garage

Scrap Metal Prices in Janesville, WI

Updated · Prices per pound unless noted · Subject to change

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Copper scrap prices

Copper Scrap Prices, Janesville WI, October 15, 2026
MaterialPrice
Bare Bright CopperClean, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire$5.20/lb
#1 CopperClean pipe, tubing & bus bar, no solder or paint$5.10/lb
#2 CopperPipe with solder, paint, coating or fittings$5.00/lb
Copper Turnings$4.40/lb
Copper Content$0.50/lb

Insulated Wire scrap prices

Insulated Wire Scrap Prices, Janesville WI, October 15, 2026
MaterialPrice
#1 Insulated Wire, 85% Copper$3.80/lb
#1 Insulated Wire, 80% Copper$3.80/lb
#1 Insulated Wire, 75% Copper$3.35/lb
#1 Insulated Wire, 70% Copper$3.35/lb
#1 Insulated Wire, 65% Copper$2.90/lb
#2 Insulated Wire, High Grade$1.75/lb
#2 Insulated Wire, Low Grade$0.70/lb
Communication Wire$1.50/lb
Bell Wire$0.25/lb

Brass & Bronze scrap prices

Brass & Bronze Scrap Prices, Janesville WI, October 15, 2026
MaterialPrice
Yellow BrassFaucets, valves, fittings, keys$3.00/lb
Red BrassWater meters, gate valves, bronze fittings$4.30/lb
Brass Breakage$0.40/lb
Aluminum Bronze Turnings$3.50/lb
Aluminum Bronze Solids$3.60/lb
Range Brass$3.10/lb
Yellow Brass Turnings$2.80/lb
Red Brass Turnings$3.00/lb
EDM WireBrass wire from EDM machining$3.10/lb

Aluminum scrap prices

Aluminum Scrap Prices, Janesville WI, October 15, 2026
MaterialPrice
Aluminum Cans$0.60/lb
Aluminum Solids / Sheet$0.60/lb
Aluminum Breakage$0.10/lb
Cast Aluminum$0.65/lb
Aluminum Siding$0.75/lb
Aluminum Rims$1.00/lb
Aluminum Truck Rims$0.80/lb
ACSR WireAluminum conductor, steel reinforced$0.60/lb
Litho PlateAluminum printing plates$1.20/lb
Aluminum Turnings$0.40/lb
5052 Aluminum, Clean$1.50/lb
EC Aluminum WireElectrical-conductor grade$1.40/lb
Aluminum Extrusion, Clean$0.90/lb
Aluminum Extrusion, Painted$0.90/lb
Aluminum Extrusion, Thermal$0.70/lb
5052 Aluminum, Painted$1.00/lb
Aluminum Clips$0.60/lb
6061 Aluminum$0.70/lb
3003 Aluminum$0.90/lb
6061 Aluminum Turnings$0.35/lb
Chrome Rims$0.80/lb
Redline Wire$0.30/lb
Aluminum Foil$0.05/lb

Radiators scrap prices

Radiator Scrap Prices, Janesville WI, October 15, 2026
MaterialPrice
Aluminum/Copper Radiators, Clean$2.50/lb
Aluminum/Copper Radiators, Dirty$2.40/lb
Aluminum Radiators, Clean$0.60/lb
Aluminum Radiators, Dirty$0.30/lb
Auto Radiators$3.50/lb
Heater Cores$2.60/lb
Radiator Ends$0.60/lb
Auto Radiators, Dirty$2.50/lb

Stainless Steel scrap prices

Stainless Steel Scrap Prices, Janesville WI, October 15, 2026
MaterialPrice
304 Stainless Steel$0.35/lb
316 Stainless Steel$0.65/lb
Stainless Steel Breakage$0.12/lb
304 Stainless Turnings$0.20/lb
316 Stainless Turnings$0.50/lb

Steel & Iron scrap prices

Steel & Iron Scrap Prices, Janesville WI, October 15, 2026
MaterialPrice
Shred$0.07/lb$140/ton
Heavy Iron, Unprepared$0.08/lb$160/ton
Heavy Iron, Prepared$0.09/lb$180/ton
Auto Cast$0.10/lb$200/ton
#2 Cast Iron$0.08/lb$160/ton
Machine Cast$0.08/lb$160/ton
Clean Sheet$0.07/lb$140/ton
Skeletons$0.10/lb$200/ton
Dirty Motors$0.09/lb$180/ton
Vehicles$0.07/lb$140/ton
Mixed Iron, High$0.09/lb$180/ton
Mixed Iron, Low$0.08/lb$160/ton
Wire / Banding$0.03/lb$60/ton
Manganese Steel$0.03/lb$60/ton

Per-ton prices are per net ton (2,000 lb).

Motors & Electrical scrap prices

Motor & Electrical Scrap Prices, Janesville WI, October 15, 2026
MaterialPrice
Electric Motors$0.25/lb
Sealed UnitsA/C and refrigerator compressors$0.15/lb
Ballasts$0.15/lb
Transformers$0.15/lb
Armatures$0.20/lb
Starters$0.50/lb
Alternators$0.50/lb
Low-Grade Motors$0.08/lb

Lead & Batteries scrap prices

Lead & Battery Scrap Prices, Janesville WI, October 15, 2026
MaterialPrice
Lead-Acid Batteries$0.15/lb
Wheel Weights$0.05/lb
Soft Lead$0.35/lb
Industrial Batteries$0.15/lb
Range Lead$0.35/lb
Pewter$0.40/lb
Lead Breakage$0.20/lb

Specialty & Other scrap prices

Specialty Metal Scrap Prices, Janesville WI, October 15, 2026
MaterialPrice
Pallets$1.00 each
Carbide$5.00/lb
Transmissions$0.07/lb
Titanium$0.50/lb
Copper-Nickel (Cu-Ni)$2.50/lb
High-Grade Circuit Boards$0.25/lb
Zinc$0.50/lb
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Prices are updated weekly and may change without notice. Final price depends on grade, preparation and weight at our scale.

Aluminum Recycling

We offer top dollar for all types of Aluminum Scrap. Want to get paid for your aluminum cans? Bring them to Stateline! Do you have excess aluminum sheets or aluminum turnings from your manufacturing process? Bring them to Stateline! Aluminum rims from an old car or bike? You get the idea! We’ll even drop off a dumpster at your location to make it easy.

Steel Recycling

If you are looking for a fair price for your steel scrap, you’ve come to the right place. Our customers come back because we shoot straight and make getting paid for your recycled steel as easy as possible. We have several scales to get you weighed in, paid up, and on the way in minutes.

Copper Recycling

From wires and piping to auto parts and appliances, copper scrap is everywhere. Stop into Stateline and find out why plumbers, contractors, and other professionals trust Stateline when it comes to getting paid for their copper scrap.

Motor and Engine Recycling

Planes, trains, and automobiles - if it has an engine or motor, we’ll pay you to scrap it at Stateline. No matter the condition, we offer fair pricing for your unused engines and motors and the vehicles they come in.

Brass Recycling

How do I sell brass for cash? Easy, bring it to Stateline. We pay for brass of all types. Yellow Brass, Red Brass, Brass Breakage. Whether it’s from a sprinkler, appliance, bullet casing, or plumbing fixture, we are here to take it off your hands so it can be used for something new and pay you in the process.