Scrap Yards in Iowa

We list 138 scrap yards in 87 Iowa cities; the most are in Des Moines (9), Council Bluffs (6) and Cedar Rapids (5).

Listings carried over from this site's earlier directory (imported May 9, 2026); yards Google lists as permanently closed are left out. How we check listings.

Showing the 100 yards closest to the Iowa center. View all yards by city below.

Iowa has 138 scrap yards listed across 87 cities and towns, with the densest coverage in Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and Cedar Rapids. The state's economy of agriculture, food processing, finance, and biofuels shapes what comes through the gate, from construction and demolition metal to industrial offcuts and end-of-life vehicles. 8 of these listings name lead, auto parts, electronics, or precious metals among accepted materials; many listings do not name materials at all, so call ahead if you have something other than common metals. Price pages on this site show a daily US average estimate per grade. Iowa yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and freight, so treat it as a baseline and confirm by phone. Pick a city below to see the yards, hours, and directions, and bring a photo ID: scrap purchases are logged, and state law often requires identification for metal sales.

Albia1 yards Algona2 yards Ames4 yards Anamosa1 yards Belmond1 yards Bettendorf1 yards Bloomfield1 yards Britt1 yards Burlington1 yards Burt1 yards Carroll2 yards Cascade1 yards Cedar Rapids5 yards Centerville1 yards Chariton1 yards Charles City2 yards Clinton3 yards Coralville1 yards Corning1 yards Council Bluffs6 yards Davenport3 yards Denison1 yards Denver1 yards Des Moines9 yards Dubuque5 yards Durant1 yards Epworth2 yards Estherville1 yards Evansdale1 yards Fort Dodge2 yards Fort Madison1 yards Greenfield1 yards Grinnell2 yards Guthrie Center1 yards Harvey1 yards Hedrick1 yards Hopkinton1 yards Hull1 yards Humboldt1 yards Independence2 yards Iowa City2 yards Joice1 yards Kellogg1 yards Kensett1 yards Keota1 yards Lake Mills1 yards Le Mars1 yards Lockridge1 yards Lone Rock1 yards Manson1 yards Maquoketa1 yards Marengo1 yards Marion1 yards Marshalltown2 yards Mason City2 yards Monticello1 yards Mount Pleasant1 yards Muscatine3 yards Newton2 yards Ocheyedan1 yards Oelwein1 yards Onawa1 yards Orange City1 yards Oskaloosa1 yards Ottumwa4 yards Paton1 yards Pella2 yards Riceville1 yards Rock Valley1 yards Rowley1 yards Schaller1 yards Sheffield1 yards Sioux City2 yards Spencer2 yards Stanwood1 yards Stockport1 yards Thurman1 yards Villisca1 yards Vinton1 yards Waterloo3 yards Waverly1 yards Webster City2 yards Weldon1 yards West Des Moines1 yards Wilton2 yards Winterset1 yards kalona1 yards

Scrap prices in Iowa

National averages updated Nov 10, 2026; each page lists Iowa yards that buy it.

Copper$5.54/lb Aluminum$0.70/lb Steel & Iron$285.00/ton Brass$3.65/lb Lead$0.72/lb Zinc$1.08/lb Electronics (E-Scrap)$0.85/lb Precious Metals$53.07/oz Auto Parts$8.50/each

Scrap yards in Iowa: common questions

How many scrap yards are in Iowa?

We list 138 scrap yards in 87 Iowa cities. The cities with the most are Des Moines (9), Council Bluffs (6) and Cedar Rapids (5).

How much is scrap copper worth in Iowa today?

Our US average estimate for Bare Bright Copper is $5.54/lb (updated Nov 10, 2026). We do not track Iowa-specific prices: each yard sets its own rate, so call ahead before you load up.