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#1 Copper Scrap Price in Missouri

National average updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Missouri vary with volume and prep — use the national average as your baseline and call ahead.

US National Average
$5.31/lb

#1 Copper market context — Missouri

Yards in Missouri that buy #1 Copper draw from the local mix of automotive manufacturing, agriculture, and aerospace. Wider regional patterns matter too: Midwest steel mills, auto plants, and rail logistics put yards close to the consuming buyers for electrical wiring and plumbing. The largest pocket of yards taking #1 Copper sits in Saint Louis. End-use demand for electrical wiring and plumbing sets the floor; what each yard pays on top of that depends on its volume and shipping setup. Calling ahead to confirm the rate and that the yard is buying the grade you have is always worth the minute it takes.

Scrap Yards Buying #1 Copper in Missouri

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