Ballasts (Fluorescent)

Grade: VariousLow Tier

Lighting ballasts - PCB and non-PCB types

Market Price EstimateUpdated Daily

$350/ MT

-15 (-4.1%)vs yesterday

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Scrap Value Estimation

Estimated Scrap Value

$12.00

Total Weight: 100.0 lbs

Type

Magnetic Ballast

Avg Price

$0.12/lb

Ballast Specifications

Ballast Type

Total Weight (lbs)

Market Factors

Base Price ($/lb)$0.10

$0.05Typical: $0.07–$0.15$0.20

Copper Premium

+0%

Attached Wire

Wire Weight (lbs)

Wire Price ($/lb)$2.50

Analysis Breakdown

Value Composition

Ballast Material$12.00

Attached Wire$0.00

Total Value$12.00

Per Pound

$0.12

Per Kg

$0.26

PCB Warning

Check for PCB labels (pre-1979). Do NOT scrap PCB-containing ballasts—they're toxic. Prices vary by location; confirm with local yards before selling.

Pro Tip

Most scrap yards pay $0.07–$0.15/lb for ballasts. Remove wires before selling for slightly better prices.