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Price Updated on 03 Feb 2026
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in cities across Iowa. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Iowa, United States. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Aluminum Auto Wheels | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Aluminum Turning Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Brass Scrap Clean | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.65 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 55% Recovery | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 65% recovery | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 70% Recovery | 3 | 3 | 3 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Light Copper Scrap | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Unclean Cu/Brass Radiator Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Drives Scrap | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Batteries Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Industrial Batteries Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Soft Lead Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Cast Iron Scrap | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Plate & Structural | 290 | 290 | 290 | USD/Ton | 2026-02-03 |
| Steel Scrap | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 2026-02-03 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast Scrap | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
Cedar Street, PO Box 85
Wilton
Cedar Street, PO Box 85
Wilton
Cedar Street, PO Box 85
Wilton
Cedar Street, PO Box 85
Wilton