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 4/05/2024
0.30 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/05/2024
1.50 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/05/2024
2.55 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 Copper | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | USD/LB | 4/05/2024 |
| #1 Copper | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.65 | USD/LB | 4/05/2024 |
| #1 Cast Iron | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 4/05/2024 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 4/05/2024 |
| Aluminum | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 4/05/2024 |
| Brass Clean | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 4/05/2024 |
| Al/Cu Heatsinks | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Incomplete Laptops | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| High Grade Motherboard | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Low Grade Serverboard | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| #2 Low Grade Motherboard | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| #1 Low Grade Motherboard | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Hard Drives | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Finger Cards | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Laptops | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Lead | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Low Grade Boards | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 6/05/2023 |
| Cell Phone w/ Battery | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 6/05/2023 |
| High Grade Board | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 6/05/2023 |
| #1 Mid Grade Board | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 6/05/2023 |
| #2 Mid Grade Board | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 6/05/2023 |
| HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 6/05/2023 |
| Hard Drive Boards | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | USD/LB | 6/05/2023 |
| Mid Grade Unpopulated | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 3/06/2023 |
| Server Boards | 2.90 | 2.90 | 2.90 | USD/LB | 3/06/2023 |
| Mid Grade Populated | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 12/04/2021 |
| Satellite or Cable Box Receiver | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 12/04/2021 |
| HG Motherboards | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 12/04/2021 |
| Brass | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | USD/LB | 9/23/2019 |
| HARD DRIVES W/O BOARDS | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 4/02/2018 |
