Keywell Metals
7808 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463
About Keywell Metals
The scrap metal recycling business Keywell Metals works out of Palos Heights, Illinois in Cook County. The site takes inbound scrap from individual sellers and small contractors, and acts as one of the paid drop-off options for salvage volume in the surrounding county. Public records do not list which material types the team accepts on the inbound side as of the current directory snapshot. Practical details: hours of operation aren't recorded, and a phone line is on file. Both data points are pulled from the yard's filing with the directory and reflect the public-facing snapshot of the inbound flow, surfaced here as a working baseline for sellers planning a visit to the gate. Sorting at the gate moves faster when materials are pre-separated at home — ferrous in one bin, copper in another, aluminum kept clean. The yard can post the load through faster, and sellers tend to land a cleaner intake price on each category. Pre-sorted loads also avoid the wait that comes when staff have to break a mixed bin apart on site before grading and weighing the material.
Current Scrap Prices in Palos Heights, IL
Regional averages — call Keywell Metals for exact pay rates. Last updated May 7, 2026.
| Metal | Est. Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper | $3.97 | /lb |
| #1 Copper | $3.69 | /lb |
| #2 Copper | $3.03 | /lb |
| Copper Pipe (Clean) | $3.41 | /lb |
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.48 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.66 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.58 | /lb |
| Steel (Heavy Melt) | $298.57 | /ton |
| Light Iron / Sheet | $207.54 | /ton |
| Cast Iron | $0.17 | /lb |
| Stainless Steel (304) | $0.63 | /lb |
| Yellow Brass | $2.81 | /lb |
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