Current Scrap Metal Prices in Wichita, Kansas
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Wichita.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/21/2026
0.58 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/21/2026
2.65 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/21/2026
2.66 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Server (Complete) | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.65 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 25% Recovery | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.49 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Alternator | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Brass Shells | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 65% recovery | 2.32 | 2.32 | 2.32 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 2.42 | 2.42 | 2.42 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 4.50 | 4.50 | 4.50 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| High Grade Board | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Laptops | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Low Grade Boards | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Soft Lead | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Tin | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Zinc Die Cast | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| 6063 Extrusions | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| AC compressors | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Aluminum | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| ACSR Wire | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Semi Truck Wheels | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Thermal Break Extrusion | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 12/10/2025 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 12/10/2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | USD/LB | 12/10/2025 |
| Al/Cu Reefers w/ Fe | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 12/10/2025 |
| Copper Reefer Ends | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | USD/LB | 11/07/2025 |
| Copper Radiators | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 11/07/2025 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 11/07/2025 |
| Aluminum Breakage Dirty | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 11/07/2025 |
| Aluminum Auto Wheels | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 11/07/2025 |
| Al/Cu Reefers | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 11/07/2025 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 4/25/2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 80% Recovery | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 | USD/LB | 10/24/2024 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 10/03/2024 |
| Aluminum Reefer Ends | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 8/15/2024 |
| Aluminum Motors | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 8/15/2024 |
| Appliances | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 7/08/2024 |
| #1 Steel | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 7/08/2024 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 2/20/2024 |
| Copper Motor (Cu 92-93%) | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 9/05/2023 |
| Memory | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 4/20/2023 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 25% Recovery | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 4/05/2023 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 60% Recovery | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 11/15/2022 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 60% Recovery | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 5/05/2022 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 3/07/2022 |
| PC Laptops - Complete | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 11/22/2021 |
| Brass Radiator | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 8/20/2020 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 3/04/2020 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 2/04/2020 |
| Cellular Phones | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 2/04/2020 |
| Aluminum Breakage | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2/04/2020 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 9/18/2019 |
| Electric Motors | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 8/05/2019 |
| Power Supplies | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 8/05/2019 |
| Motherboards | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 8/05/2019 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 8/05/2019 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 8/05/2019 |
| Hard Drives | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 8/05/2019 |
| Floppy/CD Drive | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 8/05/2019 |
| Copper Compressor | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 1/07/2019 |
| Hard Drive Boards | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 10/16/2018 |
| 6061 Aluminum | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 10/16/2018 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Solid | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 8/24/2018 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 8/24/2018 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 8/24/2018 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Solid | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 8/24/2018 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.86 | USD/LB | 8/24/2018 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 8/24/2018 |
