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Price Updated on 21 Jan 2026
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in Wichita, 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 Wichita, Kansas, United States. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6063 Extrusions Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| AC compressors Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Aluminum Semi Truck Wheels | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap w/ Fe | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2025-12-10 |
| Aluminum Thermal Break Extrusion Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2025-12-10 |
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2025-11-07 |
| Aluminum Auto Wheels | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2025-11-07 |
| Aluminum Breakage Dirty Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2025-11-07 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2025-11-07 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2024-10-03 |
| Aluminum Motors Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2024-08-15 |
| Aluminum Reefer Ends | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2024-08-15 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 2024-02-20 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2022-03-07 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 2020-03-04 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2020-02-04 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2019-09-18 |
| 6061 Aluminum Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2018-10-16 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.86 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.97 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass Scrap | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.65 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2020-08-20 |
| Mixed Brass Scrap | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2018-07-03 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 25% Recovery Scrap | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.49 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 65% recovery | 2.32 | 2.32 | 2.32 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 2.42 | 2.42 | 2.42 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 2025-12-10 |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2025-12-10 |
| Copper Radiators Scrap | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | USD/LB | 2025-11-07 |
| Copper Reefer Ends | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 2025-11-07 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery Scrap | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 2025-04-25 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 80% Recovery | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | USD/LB | 2024-10-24 |
| Copper Motor (Cu 92-93%) Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2023-09-05 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 25% Recovery | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2023-04-05 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 60% Recovery | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | USD/LB | 2022-11-15 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 60% Recovery Scrap | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 2022-05-05 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 2019-08-05 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2019-08-05 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2019-08-05 |
| Copper Compressor Scrap | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2019-01-07 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 25-50% Recovery | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | USD/LB | 2018-05-13 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Server (Complete) Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| High Grade Board Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Laptops | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Low Grade Boards Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Appliances | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2024-07-08 |
| Memory | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2023-04-20 |
| PC Laptops - Complete | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2021-11-22 |
| Cellular Phones Scrap | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2020-02-04 |
| Floppy/CD Drive | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 2019-08-05 |
| Hard Drives Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2019-08-05 |
| Motherboards Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 2019-08-05 |
| Power Supplies Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2019-08-05 |
| Hard Drive Boards | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2018-10-16 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Lead Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| Lead Wheel Weights Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 2020-02-04 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| Auto Batteries Scrap | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 2018-05-20 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 2018-08-24 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tin | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |
| #1 Steel Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2024-07-08 |
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Die Cast Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-01-21 |