Copper Scrap Prices in Missouri
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Missouri vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Missouri
| 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 Missouri
In Missouri, copper reaches the scrap stream by way of automotive manufacturing, agriculture, and aerospace. Yards price copper by grade: Bare Bright Copper, #1 Copper, #2 Copper, Insulated Copper Wire, and Copper Pipe (Clean). Keep Bare Bright Copper apart from #2 Copper and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. Dozens of yards in Missouri list copper among what they buy, with the widest choice around Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Because copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries are concentrated across the Midwest, Missouri yards rarely sit on copper for long. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Missouri yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Copper in Missouri
- 12th Street Recyling Inc— Kansas City
- 21 Recycling And Scrap Metal— Imperial
- 42 Recycling Center— Ulman
- A-1 Appliance Services— Jefferson City
- Ace Auto Recovery— Blue Springs
- Ace Scrap Metals— Saint Louis
- Action Auto Salvage & Metal Recycling— Saint Louis
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clinton
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Clarence
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Saint Joseph
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Higginsville
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Kansas City
- Advantage Metals Recycling— Columbia
- Ahrens Steel & Welding Supplies Inc— Mexico
- Alan T Lynn Inc— Bowling Green
- Anderson Auto Salvage— Chillicothe
- Arch Metals, Inc.— Saint Louis
- Austin's Iron Works— Kansas City
- Auto Matic Sells & Financing— Trenton
- B & N Auto Parts— Springfield
- Bar Nothing Acres— Billings
- Bear Creek Auto Recyclers— Hannibal
- Berry & Son Auto Salvage— Poplar Bluff
- Big Dog Recycling— Half Way
Frequently asked about copper in Missouri
What is the copper scrap price in Missouri today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Missouri 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 Missouri buy copper?
The yards listed on this page accept copper. In Missouri the largest number of buyers to compare are around Saint Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest copper price in Missouri?
Sort by grade before you arrive, strip insulation jackets, solder joints, and attached brass fittings, and keep Bare Bright Copper separate from #2 Copper. Weigh your load yourself, ask for the price per grade rather than a lump sum, and compare two or three Missouri yards on the same day.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Missouri?
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 Missouri yards require from sellers of copper?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.