Current Scrap Metal Prices in Kankakee, Illinois
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Kankakee.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/21/2026
0.66 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/21/2026
1.70 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/21/2026
2.63 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Motors | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.86 | 4.86 | 4.86 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 60% Recovery | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 5.10 | 5.10 | 5.10 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Copper Radiators | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Copper Radiators (Dirty) | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Copper Sheet | 4.76 | 4.76 | 4.76 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Harness Wire | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.87 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Heliac Wire | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 80% Recovery | 3.68 | 3.68 | 3.68 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 90% Recovery | 4.22 | 4.22 | 4.22 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Romex Wire | 2.72 | 2.72 | 2.72 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Lead | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Al/Cu Combo | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.95 | 4.95 | 4.95 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Irony Brass | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Semi Wheel Aluminum | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Irony Al/Cu Combo | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Breakage | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Dirty | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Aluminum | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.59 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 4/21/2026 |
| Brake/Rotors | 260.00 | 260.00 | 260.00 | USD/NT | 3/06/2026 |
| #2 Copper Wire | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 10/01/2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 60% Recovery | 1.52 | 1.52 | 1.52 | USD/LB | 10/01/2025 |
| Sheet Iron | 145.00 | 145.00 | 145.00 | USD/NT | 10/01/2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 65% recovery | 2.13 | 2.13 | 2.13 | USD/LB | 1/30/2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.52 | USD/LB | 1/30/2025 |
| Sheet Iron | 165.00 | 165.00 | 165.00 | USD/NT | 1/30/2025 |
| Household Copper Wire | 2.22 | 2.22 | 2.22 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2/05/2024 |
| Aluminum Semi Rims | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 10/17/2022 |
| Sheet Iron | 265.00 | 265.00 | 265.00 | USD/NT | 4/20/2022 |
