With global political uncertainty, supply chain issues, and the continued tumult in American manufacturing and demand, copper markets have been on a wild ride so far in 2026. We’ve seen our fair share of highs and lows, and the only thing we know for sure is that no one can be sure what’s coming next. 

With copper up at over $6 in American markets, now is a great time to sell your scrap metal. At Research Alloys, we pride ourselves on providing fair prices to all customers– whether you’ve got 2 pounds of material or 2,000. Like most recyclers and scrap purchasers, we maintain a list of “scale prices,” which are prices offered at our drive-through recycling center for small quantities of material. We also maintain a price list for those bringing in 100 pounds or more of any given material, and we’re also happy to provide up-to-the-minute prices for those clients bringing in even larger quantities. 

We also provide commercial and industrial scrap pickup services with no rental fees on our containers and no hidden surcharges. If your business produces scrap copper waste– gutters and flashing, copper turnings, plumbing fixtures or anything else– give us a call to find out more about turning your scrap copper into cash.