Copper Scrap Prices in Kansas
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Kansas vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Kansas
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper | $5.54 | /lb |
| #1 Copper | $5.31 | /lb |
| #2 Copper | $4.73 | /lb |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $2.60 | /lb |
| Copper Pipe (Clean) | $5.14 | /lb |
Copper scrap in Kansas
The Kansas market for copper scrap follows the state's mix of aerospace, agriculture, and oil and gas. Expect separate prices for Bare Bright Copper, #1 Copper, #2 Copper, Insulated Copper Wire, and Copper Pipe (Clean). Clean, sorted Bare Bright Copper sits at the top of the board while #2 Copper is priced for the extra processing it needs. Dozens of yards in Kansas list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Kansas yards close to the consuming buyers of copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Kansas yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Copper in Kansas
- 21st Street Metal Recycling— Wichita
- 3D Recycling— La Cygne
- ABC Industrial Scrap— Wichita
- ABC Recycling— Wichita
- ABC Recycling— Wichita
- Acme Scrap Inc— Great Bend
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Lawrence
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Columbus
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Fort Scott
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Emporia
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Topeka
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Fort Scott
- Air Parts— Kansas City
- All Metal Recycling— Wichita
- All Metal Recycling— Harper
- All Metals— Newton
- All Metals Recycling C And S G— Wichita
- Asner Iron & Metal Co— Kansas City
- Auto Castings Recovery Co— Newton
- Axis Iron & Metal Recycling Co— Wichita
- B & B Recycling & Salvage— Larned
- BFR Metals— Salina
- Bailey Recycling & Scrap Metal— Topeka
Frequently asked about copper in Kansas
What is the copper scrap price in Kansas today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Kansas quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Kansas buy copper?
Dozens of yards in Kansas list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Kansas?
Clean material earns the top of the board: remove insulation jackets, solder joints, and attached brass fittings, separate Bare Bright Copper from lower grades, and bring ID. Calling two or three Kansas yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Kansas?
Separate grades, remove insulation jackets, solder joints, and attached brass fittings, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
What do Kansas yards require from sellers of copper?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Kansas yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.