Current Scrap Metal Prices in Carter Lake, Iowa
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Carter Lake.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/07/2026
1.06 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/07/2026
3.61 USD/LB
Stainless Steel ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/07/2026
0.40 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.06 | USD/LB | 4/07/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.49 | 4.49 | 4.49 | USD/LB | 4/07/2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery | 3.09 | 3.09 | 3.09 | USD/LB | 4/07/2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 85% Recovery | 3.58 | 3.58 | 3.58 | USD/LB | 4/07/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.38 | 4.38 | 4.38 | USD/LB | 4/07/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 40% Recovery | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.43 | USD/LB | 4/07/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 4.68 | 4.68 | 4.68 | USD/LB | 4/07/2026 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 4/07/2026 |
| Car Bodies | 150.00 | 150.00 | 150.00 | USD/Ton | 4/07/2026 |
| Shred/Tin | 140.00 | 140.00 | 140.00 | USD/Ton | 4/07/2026 |
| Tin | 150.00 | 150.00 | 150.00 | USD/Ton | 9/20/2023 |
| Tin/Car Bodies | 160.00 | 160.00 | 160.00 | USD/Ton | 9/20/2023 |
| Tin | 120.00 | 120.00 | 120.00 | USD/Ton | 11/15/2022 |
| Tin | 150.00 | 150.00 | 150.00 | USD/Ton | 10/05/2021 |
| Aluminum | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 7/02/2018 |
