Current Scrap Metal Prices in Des Moines, Iowa
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Des Moines.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/10/2026
0.45 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/10/2026
1.35 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/10/2026
1.34 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACSR Wire | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Brass Dirty | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Brass Clean | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Aluminum Turning | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Aluminum | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Aluminum Breakage | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 55% Recovery | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 65% recovery | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| #1 Cast Iron | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 3/10/2026 |
| Steel | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 2/03/2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 2/03/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 10/03/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 10/03/2025 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 7/04/2025 |
| Mid Grade Unpopulated | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Al/Cu Heatsinks | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| #1 Copper | 2.90 | 2.90 | 2.90 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| High Grade Board | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| High Grade Motherboard | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Laptops | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Low Grade Boards | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Low Grade Serverboard | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Lead | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Slot Processor | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Tablets | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Hard Drives | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Finger Cards | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.85 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Docking Stations | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Cell Phones w/o Battery | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Cell Phone w/ Battery | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| #2 Low Grade Motherboard | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| #1 Mid Grade Board | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| #1 Low Grade Motherboard | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| #2 Copper | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 | USD/LB | 8/22/2024 |
| High Grade Telecom | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | USD/LB | 6/20/2024 |
| Incomplete Laptops | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 6/20/2024 |
| #2 Mid Grade Board | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Server Boards | 2.90 | 2.90 | 2.90 | USD/LB | 5/20/2024 |
| Hard Drive Boards | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | USD/LB | 4/20/2024 |
| HG Motherboards | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 12/04/2021 |
| Satellite or Cable Box Receiver | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 12/04/2021 |
| Mid Grade Populated | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 12/04/2021 |
| HARD DRIVES W/O BOARDS | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 4/02/2018 |
