Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Prices British Columbia 2026
Current buy prices for steel, copper, aluminum, and automotive metals in British Columbia. Updated weekly from British Columbia yard surveys.
British Columbia commands a slight price premium over Ontario for non-ferrous metals — copper and aluminum particularly — because of the province's direct access to Pacific export routes via the Port of Vancouver. Scrap processed in BC faces shorter shipping distances to Asian markets than metal processed anywhere else in Canada. The Lower Mainland (Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Abbotsford) is the province's core market, with a dense yard network competing for vehicles. Interior markets like Kelowna see lower prices due to inbound transport costs. To scrap a car in BC, you'll need your vehicle registration. ICBC handles title transfers; contact them if documentation is missing. Free towing is standard across the Lower Mainland.
Ferrous Metals — British Columbia
Steel and iron buy prices from British Columbia yards.
| Metal | Price (CAD) | Week |
|---|---|---|
| Steel HMS #1 | $0.43–$0.61 | → — |
| Steel HMS #2 | $0.34–$0.49 | → — |
| Cast Iron | $0.37–$0.54 | → — |
Non-Ferrous Metals — British Columbia
Copper, aluminum, lead, and stainless prices in British Columbia.
| Metal | Price (CAD) | Week |
|---|---|---|
| Copper (bare bright) | $13.99–$16.11 | → — |
| Copper #1 | $12.32–$14.18 | → — |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $4.36–$5.04 | ↑ $0.07 |
| Aluminum (cast) | $1.71–$1.97 | ↑ $0.05 |
| Aluminum (sheet) | $2.01–$2.66 | ↓ $0.02 |
| Lead | $1.03–$1.31 | → — |
| Stainless Steel 304 | $0.71–$0.99 | → — |
Automotive Parts — British Columbia
Car batteries and catalytic converter prices in British Columbia.
| Part | Price (CAD) | Week |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $8–$13 | → — |
| Catalytic Converter (OEM) | $85–$260 | → — |
| Catalytic Converter (aftermarket) | $22–$58 | → — |
About these prices: British Columbia prices are sourced from regional yard surveys and commodity benchmarks. Updated every Monday. Actual prices vary by yard and volume.
Frequently Asked Questions — British Columbia
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