Scrap Metal Prices in Kansas, United States
Price Updated on 2026-08-11
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in cities across Kansas. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 0.02 USD/LB for aluminum foil scrap to 2.45 USD/LB for al/cu reefers scrap.
- Brass scrap prices range from 0.25 USD/LB for brass scrap dirty to 3.75 USD/LB for red brass scrap.
- Copper scrap prices range from 0.05 USD/LB for ballast and sealed units to 5.3 USD/LB for bare bright copper scrap.
- Electronics scrap prices range from 0.04 USD/LB for floppy/cd drive to 1.5 USD/LB for cellular phones scrap.
- Iron scrap prices range from 125 USD/Ton for torch iron to 160 USD/Ton for long iron scrap.
- Lead scrap prices range from 0.05 USD/LB for lead wheel weights scrap to 0.57 USD/LB for lead scrap.
- Others price is 135 USD/Ton for Clean Auto Cast
- Stainless steel scrap prices range from 0.05 USD/LB for stainless steel unclean to 0.7 USD/LB for 316 stainless steel scrap.
- Steel scrap prices range from 0.07 USD/LB for tin to 225 USD/Ton for auto cast scrap.
- Tin price is 180 USD/Ton for Shred/Tin
- Zinc scrap prices range from 0.1 USD/LB for zinc scrap dirty to 0.55 USD/LB for zinc die cast scrap.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6061 Aluminum Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| 6061 Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| 6063 Extrusions Scrap | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| AC compressors Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| AC Core Radiator Dirty Scrap | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| AC Core Radiator Scrap | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap w/ Fe | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Coolers Scrap | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Foil Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Heavy Breakage 30% Recovery Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Litho Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Semi Truck Wheels | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Shavings Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap (No coating) | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Irony Aluminum Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Magnesium Scrap Clean | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Radiators Scrap | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Brass Borings | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 3.03 | 3.03 | 3.03 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Brass Water Meter Scrap | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Mixed Brass Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.65 | 4.65 | 4.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.49 | 4.49 | 4.49 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 35% Recovery Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 15% Recovery | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 4.93 | 4.93 | 4.93 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Brass Refinery Scrap | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Bronze Scrap | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Copper Reefer Ends | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 50% Recovery | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 60% Recovery | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 65% recovery | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 70% Recovery | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Server (Complete) Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| High Grade Board Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Laptops | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Low Grade Boards Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Batteries Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Lead Scrap Dirty | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Soft Lead Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
Others
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Auto Cast | 135 | 135 | 135 | USD/Ton | 2022-07-20 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Stainless Steel Breakage | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
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 Prepared | 185 | 185 | 185 | USD/Ton | 2026-08-11 |
| #2 Unprepared | 135 | 135 | 135 | USD/NT | 2026-08-11 |
| Auto Cast Scrap | 215 | 215 | 215 | USD/Ton | 2026-08-11 |
| Misc Cast Scrap | 170 | 170 | 170 | USD/Ton | 2026-08-11 |
| Plate & Structural Prepared | 190 | 190 | 190 | USD/Ton | 2026-08-11 |
Zinc Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Zinc Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
| Zinc Scrap Dirty | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-11 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in Kansas
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in Kansas
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in Kansas