Scrap Metal Prices
Scrap Metal Prices Nova Scotia 2026
Current buy prices for steel, copper, aluminum, and automotive metals in Nova Scotia. Updated weekly from Nova Scotia yard surveys.
Nova Scotia's scrap metal market is centred in Halifax-Dartmouth, with an active network of yards serving the metro area. Prices run 5–7% below Ontario for ferrous metals and 4–6% below for copper and aluminum. The province has access to the Port of Halifax, one of Canada's deepest natural harbours — but scrap export volume through Halifax is modest compared to Montreal or Vancouver, limiting the port advantage. Most scrapping volume in NS is processed domestically or shipped to Quebec facilities. For car scrapping, Nova Scotia requires your vehicle registration certificate. Access Nova Scotia handles vehicle titles; replacement documentation is available online or at any Access Nova Scotia centre. Free towing is standard in Halifax-Dartmouth.
Ferrous Metals — Nova Scotia
Steel and iron buy prices from Nova Scotia yards.
| Metal | Price (CAD) | Week |
|---|---|---|
| Steel HMS #1 | $0.35–$0.49 | → $0.01 |
| Steel HMS #2 | $0.27–$0.39 | → — |
| Cast Iron | $0.30–$0.43 | → $0.01 |
Non-Ferrous Metals — Nova Scotia
Copper, aluminum, lead, and stainless prices in Nova Scotia.
| Metal | Price (CAD) | Week |
|---|---|---|
| Copper (bare bright) | $12.52–$14.41 | ↑ $0.06 |
| Copper #1 | $11.02–$12.68 | ↑ $0.05 |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $3.16–$3.62 | ↑ $0.19 |
| Aluminum (cast) | $1.61–$1.86 | ↑ $0.04 |
| Aluminum (sheet) | $1.91–$2.54 | ↑ $0.04 |
| Lead | $0.84–$1.06 | ↓ $0.50 |
| Stainless Steel 304 | $0.56–$0.78 | ↓ $0.35 |
Automotive Parts — Nova Scotia
Car batteries and catalytic converter prices in Nova Scotia.
| Part | Price (CAD) | Week |
|---|---|---|
| Car Battery | $7–$11 | → — |
| Catalytic Converter (OEM) | $78–$232 | → — |
| Catalytic Converter (aftermarket) | $18–$52 | → — |
About these prices: Nova Scotia prices are sourced from regional yard surveys and commodity benchmarks. Updated every Monday. Actual prices vary by yard and volume.
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