Scrap Metal Prices in Mississippi, United States
Price Updated on 2026-08-18
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in cities across Mississippi. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 0.1 USD/LB for aluminum radiators /fe scrap to 1.25 USD/LB for al/cu radiators scrap.
- Brass scrap prices range from 0.5 USD/LB for dirty auto radiators scrap to 1.5 USD/LB for yellow brass scrap.
- Copper scrap prices range from 0.12 USD/LB for electric motors scrap to 4.5 USD/LB for #1 copper scrap.
- Iron scrap price is 180 USD/Ton for Sheet Iron
- Lead scrap prices range from 0.1 USD/LB for lead wheel weights scrap to 0.4 USD/LB for soft lead scrap.
- Stainless steel scrap prices range from 0.3 USD/LB for 304 unprepared stainless steel scrap to 0.4 USD/LB for stainless steel scrap.
- Steel scrap prices range from 150 USD/Ton for sheet iron to 160 USD/Ton for sheet iron.
- Tin price is 140 USD/Ton for Shred/Tin
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Mississippi, 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 Radiators Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Aluminum Auto Wheels | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Irony Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Radiators Scrap | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Irony Brass Scrap | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery Scrap | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% Recovery Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 65% recovery | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet Iron | 180 | 180 | 180 | USD/Ton | 2023-06-05 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| Soft Lead Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Prepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
| 304 Unprepared Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-18 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet Iron | 160 | 160 | 160 | USD/Ton | 2025-08-04 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in Mississippi
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in Mississippi
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in Mississippi