As a seasoned expert in the field of scrap metal recycling, I bring a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to guide you through the intricate details of pricing and market fluctuations. Over the years, I've closely monitored the trends and changes in the scrap metal industry, demonstrating a deep understanding of the factors influencing the value of various metals.

Let's delve into the specifics of the scrap metal pricing provided in the article:

Copper Price/lb:

1. Bare Bright Wire (stripped/shiny): $3.30

   • This category includes clean, unalloyed, and uncoated copper wire without any insulation.

2. #1 Tubing (clean tube/ clean fine wire): $3.20

   • This pertains to clean, unalloyed copper tubing and fine wire without any contaminants.

3. #2 Tubing (paint/solder/burnt wire): $3.05

   • 2 Tubing includes copper tubing with various contaminants such as paint, solder, or burnt wire.

4. Tin Plated (wire/bus): $3.05

   • Refers to copper wire or bus bars with a tin coating.

5. Enamel Coated (wire/bus): $3.05

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   • Enamel coated copper wire or bus bars fall into this category.

6. Light Copper (used roofing/pots): $2.70

   • Encompasses light copper items like used roofing materials and pots.

7. Clean Aluminum/Copper AC Coils (free of steel): $1.60

   • AC coils containing a combination of aluminum and copper, free from steel components.

8. Irony Aluminum /Copper AC Coils (just steel edges): $1.35

   • AC coils with steel edges and a combination of aluminum and copper.

9. Insulated Copper Price/lb:

   • Various categories based on insulation and copper content.

Brass Price/lb:

1. Yellow Brass (clean): $2.00

   • Clean, unalloyed brass falls under this category.

2. Irony Brass (contamination, handles, graded upon inspection): varies

   • Brass items with contamination, handles, etc., with the value determined upon inspection.

3. Red Brass (determined upon inspection): $2.00

   • Red brass items, with the value assessed upon inspection.

4. Clean Auto Radiators (copper and brass combined): $1.50

   • Radiators with a combination of copper and brass, free from contaminants.

Stainless Steel Price/lb:

1. 304 Prepared (4 ft. or smaller and clean): $0.30

   • Clean and prepared stainless steel of type 304, in sizes 4 ft. or smaller.

2. 304 Unprepared (larger than 4 ft./3% contamination): $0.30

   • Larger stainless steel pieces with up to 3% contamination.

3. 316 stainless (4 ft. or smaller and clean): $0.40

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   • Clean stainless steel of type 316, in sizes 4 ft. or smaller.

Aluminum Price/lb:

1. Alloy Wheels (tire completely removed/no chrome or plastic): $0.70

   • Aluminum alloy wheels without tires, chrome, or plastic.

2. Extruded Aluminum (free of plastic/other metals): $0.60

   • Aluminum extrusions free from plastic and other metals.

3. E.C. Wire (free of insulation and steel): $0.60

   • Electric cable (E.C.) with aluminum wire, free from insulation and steel.

4. Litho Plate (clean): $0.60

   • Clean lithographic aluminum plates.

5. MLC/New Clips (no paint or other contamination): $0.50

   • Mixed low copper aluminum/new clips without paint or contamination.

6. Clean Aluminum Radiators (No tanks): $0.40

   • Aluminum radiators without tanks.

7. Dirty Aluminum Radiators (With tanks): $0.15

   • Aluminum radiators with tanks attached.

8. Aluminum Cans (under/over 100 lbs. No Pet Food or Foil): $0.50/$0.53

   • Aluminum cans, specified by weight and excluding pet food cans or foil.

9. Insulated E.C. (can vary based on contamination): $0.35

   • Insulated electric cable with aluminum wire, with the value varying based on contamination.

Lead/Batteries Price/lb:

1. Soft Lead (clean and malleable): $0.40

   • Clean and malleable lead.

2. Wheel Weights (unsorted/sorted): $0.10/$0.15

   • Lead wheel weights, with sorted and unsorted categories.

3. Auto/Industrial Lead Acid Batteries: $0.12

   • Lead acid batteries used in automobiles or industrial applications.

CBM (Copper Bearing Material) Price/lb:

1. Small Electric Motors (basketball or smaller): $0.20

   • Small electric motors, typically basketball size or smaller.

2. Large Electric Motors (cast iron case/larger than b-ball): $0.15

   • Large electric motors with a cast iron case, larger than basketball size.

3. Light Ballasts (marked no pcb/no fluorescent type or UV): $0.10

   • Light ballasts marked as free from PCB, non-fluorescent type, or UV.

4. Sealed Units (oil must be drained): $0.15

   • Sealed units with drained oil.

Steel Price/lb:

1. Farm Machinery/Forklifts & Equipment (No Fluids Or Hoses): $0.05

   • Farm machinery, forklifts, and equipment made of steel without fluids or hoses.

2. Shredder/Unprepared Plate & Structural: $0.10

   • Unprepared plate and structural steel suitable for shredding.

3. Vehicles (must have title): $0.10

   • Scrap vehicles with a title.

4. Cast Iron: $0.11

   • Scrap cast iron.

5. Prepared #1 (5’x2’x2’max and 1/4″ min. thickness): $0.11

   • Prepared steel, specified by size and thickness.

6. Clean Cast Rotors: $0.11

   • Clean cast iron rotors.

These prices are subject to change based on market conditions, highlighting the importance of staying informed about the dynamic nature of the scrap metal industry.