Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Prices New Brunswick 2026
Current buy prices for steel, copper, aluminum, and automotive metals in New Brunswick. Updated weekly from New Brunswick yard surveys.
New Brunswick's scrap metal market is anchored by Saint John — home to the Port of Saint John and the province's heaviest industrial base including the Irving Oil refinery. Saint John yards are among the best-connected in Atlantic Canada due to short transport distances to the port's export terminal. Moncton is the province's largest metro area and the regional hub for Greater Moncton. NB prices run roughly 6–7% below Ontario for ferrous metals and 5–6% below for copper and aluminum. To scrap a car in New Brunswick, you need your vehicle registration certificate — Service New Brunswick (SNB) can issue a replacement at any SNB location. Free towing is standard in Saint John and Moncton.
Ferrous Metals — New Brunswick
Steel and iron buy prices from New Brunswick yards.
| Metal | Price (CAD) | Week |
|---|---|---|
| Steel HMS #1 | $0.35–$0.50 | → — |
| Steel HMS #2 | $0.28–$0.40 | → — |
| Cast Iron | $0.30–$0.43 | → — |
Non-Ferrous Metals — New Brunswick
Copper, aluminum, lead, and stainless prices in New Brunswick.
| Metal | Price (CAD) | Week |
|---|---|---|
| Copper (bare bright) | $14.89–$17.13 | ↓ $0.03 |
| Copper #1 | $13.69–$15.75 | ↓ $0.03 |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $8.33–$10.82 | → $0.01 |
| Aluminum (cast) | $1.36–$1.97 | → — |
| Aluminum (sheet) | $1.80–$2.40 | → — |
| Lead | $0.88–$1.13 | → — |
| Stainless Steel 304 | $0.60–$0.83 | → — |
Automotive Parts — New Brunswick
Car batteries and catalytic converter prices in New Brunswick.
| Part | Price (CAD) | Week |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $7–$11 | → — |
| Catalytic Converter (OEM) | $76–$228 | → — |
| Catalytic Converter (aftermarket) | $17–$50 | → — |
About these prices: New Brunswick prices are sourced from regional yard surveys and commodity benchmarks. Updated every Monday. Actual prices vary by yard and volume.
Frequently Asked Questions — New Brunswick
How much can I get for my scrap car in New Brunswick?
Most scrap cars in New Brunswick fetch between $150 and $700, depending on vehicle weight, condition, and catalytic converter type. New Brunswick prices run 6–7% below Ontario for ferrous metals. Saint John's port infrastructure gives it a slight advantage over other Atlantic provinces. The Moncton market benefits from its central Maritime location. Use the free calculator on this page for a vehicle-specific estimate.
What documents do I need to scrap a car in New Brunswick?
New Brunswick requires your vehicle registration certificate. Service New Brunswick (SNB) handles provincial registration. Replacement documents are available at any SNB service centre or online at snb.ca.
Is free towing available in New Brunswick?
Free towing is standard in Saint John, Moncton, and Fredericton with most licensed yards. Rural NB varies — call ahead to confirm pickup availability and whether a towing fee applies outside the major centres.
How often are New Brunswick scrap metal prices updated?
ScrapHub updates New Brunswick scrap metal prices every Monday based on regional yard surveys, iScrap App listings, and commodity benchmarks (LME copper, COMEX aluminum, CME steel futures adjusted for Canadian market conditions).
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