Scrap Metal Prices in Independence, Kansas, United States
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Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in Independence, Kansas. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Independence, Kansas, United States. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap w/ Fe | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Coolers Scrap | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Irony Aluminum Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Extruded Aluminum Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2026-03-12 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-03-12 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-02-06 |
| Aluminum Reefer Ends | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | USD/LB | 2025-10-07 |
| Automobile Radiators Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 2019-08-08 |
| Irony Automobile Radiators Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2019-08-08 |
| Aluminum Chrome Car Wheels Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2018-09-04 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Brass Shell Casings Scrap | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Brass Heater Cores Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2025-12-29 |
| Brass breakage | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 2025-10-07 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.42 | 4.42 | 4.42 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Brass Refinery Scrap | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 4.45 | 4.45 | 4.45 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| #2 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 4.35 | 4.35 | 4.35 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 25% Recovery Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 60% Recovery Scrap | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 4.55 | 4.55 | 4.55 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 60% Recovery | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2026-03-12 |
| Cu/Al Radiators Scrap | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 2018-04-16 |
Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Iron Scrap | 160 | 160 | 160 | USD/Ton | 2026-06-09 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Lead Scrap Dirty | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2026-06-09 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 2019-08-08 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | USD/LB | 2019-08-08 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Prepared | 190 | 190 | 190 | USD/NT | 2026-08-11 |
| #2 Prepared | 165 | 165 | 165 | USD/NT | 2026-08-11 |
| #2 Unprepared | 135 | 135 | 135 | USD/NT | 2026-08-11 |
| #1 Prepared Scrap | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/CWT | 2021-10-20 |
| #2 Prepared Scrap | 160 | 160 | 160 | USD/CWT | 2021-10-20 |
| #2 Unprepared Steel | 110 | 110 | 110 | USD/CWT | 2021-10-20 |
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