Current Scrap Metal Prices in Joplin, Missouri
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Joplin.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/21/2026
0.72 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/21/2026
2.25 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/21/2026
2.69 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire 75% Recovery | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Shred/Tin | 170.00 | 170.00 | 170.00 | USD/NT | 1/21/2026 |
| Plate & Structural Prepared | 270.00 | 270.00 | 270.00 | USD/NT | 1/21/2026 |
| Auto Cast | 255.00 | 255.00 | 255.00 | USD/NT | 1/21/2026 |
| #2 Unprepared | 220.00 | 220.00 | 220.00 | USD/NT | 1/21/2026 |
| #2 Prepared | 250.00 | 250.00 | 250.00 | USD/NT | 1/21/2026 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Lead | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 25% Recovery | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Red Brass | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Brass Radiator | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Al/Cu Reefers w/ Fe | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Al/Cu Reefers | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 1/21/2026 |
| #2 Prepared | 220.00 | 220.00 | 220.00 | USD/NT | 11/20/2023 |
| Clean Auto Cast | 215.00 | 215.00 | 215.00 | USD/NT | 8/05/2022 |
| Plate & Structural | 295.00 | 295.00 | 295.00 | USD/NT | 4/20/2022 |
| #1 Copper Cable | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | USD/LB | 1/05/2022 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 25% Recovery | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/19/2021 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 12/08/2020 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | USD/LB | 9/11/2019 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 9/11/2019 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | USD/LB | 8/14/2019 |
| Aluminum Breakage | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 8/14/2019 |
| Dirty Auto Radiators | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 8/14/2019 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 8/14/2019 |
| Low Grade ICW | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 8/14/2019 |
| Electric Motors | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 8/14/2019 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 8/14/2019 |
| Auto Radiators | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 8/14/2019 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 8/02/2019 |
| ACSR Wire | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 4/04/2019 |
| Auto Batteries | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 1/30/2019 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 8/28/2018 |
| Cu/Al Radiators | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 5/04/2018 |
