Scrap Metal Prices in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in Kansas City, Missouri. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Kansas City, Missouri, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.85 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 3 | 3 | 3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.81 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.94 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap - Clean 10/10 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.92 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap (No coating) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 2025-12-16 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2025-12-16 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 2025-08-01 |
| Aluminum Mixed Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2025-05-28 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Radiators Scrap | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 3.45 | 3.45 | 3.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 1.13 | 1.15 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 2018-05-15 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 2018-05-15 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 3.86 | 3.86 | 3.86 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% Recovery Scrap | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.79 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wires (Cu 55%) Scrap | 2.34 | 2.34 | 2.34 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.93 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 5.35 | 5.35 | 5.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| CATV - Bare Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| CATV - Black Scrap | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 1.95 | 1.95 | 1.95 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 65% recovery | 2.97 | 2.97 | 2.97 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Light Copper Scrap | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.63 | 3 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2025-12-16 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 | USD/LB | 2025-12-16 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 2025-06-27 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 55% Recovery | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.64 | USD/LB | 2024-12-11 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.53 | 1.53 | 1.53 | USD/LB | 2024-10-28 |
| CATV - Irony Scrap | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 30% Recovery Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2023-04-20 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 50% Recovery | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 2022-10-17 |
Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cell Phones w/o Battery | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | USD/LB | 2025-12-16 |
| HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2025-12-16 |
| HARD DRIVES W/O BOARDS | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | USD/LB | 2025-12-16 |
| Low Grade Boards Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2025-12-16 |
| Medium Grade Boards Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2025-12-16 |
| Tablets | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2025-12-16 |
| Silver Memory | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 2025-08-01 |
| PC Towers - Complete | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 2024-06-05 |
| PC Towers - Incomplete | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2024-06-05 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Batteries Scrap | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Soft Lead Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Mixed Lead Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2025-01-27 |
Others
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Goods | 95 | 95 | 95 | USD/NT | 2022-09-05 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Turnings Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| #2 Prepared | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 2026-07-13 |
| #2 Unprepared | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-07-13 |
| White Goods | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 2026-04-16 |
| P&S Unprepared Scrap | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 2025-12-16 |
| Steel BX Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2025-12-16 |
| Plate & Structural Unprepared | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2025-01-01 |
| #1 Prepared | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2024-10-08 |
| Steel compressors sealed units scrap | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 2024-10-08 |
| #2 Prepared Scrap | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 2024-03-05 |
| Plate & Structural Prepared | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2023-11-20 |
Zinc Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
| Zinc Die Cast w/ Fe | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 2026-08-17 |
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