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Scrap Metal Prices in Iowa, United States

The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Iowa cities.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 2/03/2026
0.61 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 2/03/2026
1.53 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 2/03/2026
2.5 USD/LB
Scrap MaterialLocationAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitUpdated
ACSR WireDes Moines0.250.250.25USD/LB2/03/2026
Aluminum BX (MC)Des Moines0.20.20.2USD/LB2/03/2026
Aluminum Car RimsDes Moines0.50.50.5USD/LB2/03/2026
Aluminum DirtyMount Pleasant0.150.150.15USD/LB2/03/2026
Brass Radiator /FeDes Moines0.80.80.8USD/LB2/03/2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% RecoveryMount Pleasant222USD/LB2/03/2026
Insulated Copper Wire 55% RecoveryDes Moines1.21.21.2USD/LB2/03/2026
Insulated Copper Wire 70% RecoveryMount Pleasant333USD/LB2/03/2026
Light CopperMount Pleasant4.54.54.5USD/LB2/03/2026
Unclean Cu/Brass RadiatorMount Pleasant111USD/LB2/03/2026
Auto BatteriesMount Pleasant0.150.150.15USD/LB2/03/2026
Industrial BatteriesMount Pleasant0.10.10.1USD/LB2/03/2026
Soft LeadMount Pleasant0.60.60.6USD/LB2/03/2026
Plate & StructuralMount Pleasant290290290USD/Ton2/03/2026
SteelDes Moines0.040.040.04USD/LB2/03/2026
Aluminum Auto WheelsWeldon0.570.570.57USD/LB1/21/2026
Aluminum BreakageWeldon0.020.020.02USD/LB1/21/2026
Aluminum Truck WheelsWeldon0.510.510.51USD/LB1/21/2026
Aluminum Wire (No coating)Weldon111USD/LB1/21/2026
Insulated Aluminum WireWeldon0.50.50.5USD/LB1/21/2026
Brass DirtyWeldon1.41.41.4USD/LB1/21/2026
Dirty Auto RadiatorsWeldon0.850.850.85USD/LB1/21/2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 35% RecoveryWeldon0.70.70.7USD/LB1/21/2026
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 45% RecoveryWeldon1.211.211.21USD/LB1/21/2026
Copper SheetWeldon444USD/LB1/21/2026
Electric MotorsWeldon0.10.10.1USD/LB1/21/2026
Heater CoresWeldon1.811.811.81USD/LB1/21/2026
Insulated Copper Wire 65% recoveryWeldon2.232.232.23USD/LB1/21/2026
Hard DrivesWeldon0.020.020.02USD/LB1/21/2026
Lead Wheel WeightsWeldon0.010.010.01USD/LB1/21/2026
#1 Prepared SteelWeldon808080USD/Ton1/21/2026
#2 Cast IronWeldon808080USD/Ton1/21/2026
Zinc Die CastWeldon0.020.020.02USD/LB1/21/2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% RecoveryCarter Lake3.123.123.12USD/LB12/08/2025
#1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% RecoveryCarter Lake3.593.593.59USD/LB12/08/2025
#2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% RecoveryCarter Lake1.41.41.4USD/LB12/08/2025
Bare Bright CopperCarter Lake4.634.634.63USD/LB12/08/2025
Stainless SteelCarter Lake0.40.40.4USD/LB12/08/2025
Car BodiesCarter Lake130130130USD/Ton12/08/2025
Shred/TinCarter Lake120120120USD/Ton12/08/2025
Aluminum Old Sheet w/2% FeWeldon0.260.260.26USD/LB11/07/2025
1100 AluminumDavenport0.730.730.73USD/LB8/14/2025
ZincDavenport1.151.151.15USD/LB8/14/2025
6061 ExtrusionsDavenport0.650.650.65USD/LB8/14/2025
6063 Aluminum w/FeDavenport0.630.630.63USD/LB8/14/2025
6063 ExtrusionsDavenport0.860.860.86USD/LB8/14/2025
Al/Cu Radiators /FeDavenport1.591.591.59USD/LB8/14/2025
Al/Cu RadiatorsChariton0.610.610.61USD/LB8/14/2025
Aluminum CansDavenport0.530.530.53USD/LB8/14/2025
Aluminum CastChariton0.210.210.21USD/LB8/14/2025
3003 AluminumDavenport0.730.730.73USD/LB8/14/2025
5052 AluminumDavenport0.990.990.99USD/LB8/14/2025
Aluminum ExtrusionChariton0.30.30.3USD/LB8/14/2025
Aluminum MLC ClipsDavenport0.720.720.72USD/LB8/14/2025
Aluminum Old CastDavenport0.70.70.7USD/LB8/14/2025
Aluminum Old Sheet CleanDavenport0.690.690.69USD/LB8/14/2025
Aluminum Painted SidingDavenport0.680.680.68USD/LB8/14/2025
Aluminum Radiators /FeDavenport0.310.310.31USD/LB8/14/2025
Aluminum RadiatorsChariton0.210.210.21USD/LB8/14/2025
AluminumChariton1.061.061.06USD/LB8/14/2025
Aluminum SheetChariton0.220.220.22USD/LB8/14/2025
Aluminum SidingIowa city0.540.540.54USD/LB8/14/2025
Aluminum TurningIowa city0.240.240.24USD/LB8/14/2025
Aluminum Wheels CleanIowa city0.480.480.48USD/LB8/14/2025
Chrome WheelsDavenport0.690.690.69USD/LB8/14/2025
Contaminated Irony Aluminum RadiatorsIowa city0.170.170.17USD/LB8/14/2025
E.C. Aluminum WireDavenport1.131.131.13USD/LB8/14/2025
Litho SheetsDavenport0.730.730.73USD/LB8/14/2025
Auto RadiatorsChariton1.051.051.05USD/LB8/14/2025
Brass CleanChariton1.11.11.1USD/LB8/14/2025
Red BrassIowa city1.51.51.5USD/LB8/14/2025
Yellow BrassIowa city1.271.271.27USD/LB8/14/2025
#1 CopperChariton1.751.751.75USD/LB8/14/2025
#1 Insulated Copper WireChariton0.650.650.65USD/LB8/14/2025
#2 CopperChariton1.611.611.61USD/LB8/14/2025

Scrap Yards in Iowa