River Metals Recycling
7061 State Route 2830, Owensboro, KY 42303
About River Metals Recycling
River Metals Recycling runs in Owensboro, Kentucky, taking on scrap metal recycling work for individual sellers and contractors. The site processes inbound scrap material from walk-in sellers and small contractors, and acts as a paid outlet for metal across the surrounding county. Information on which material types this site takes on a given day is not on file in the current directory snapshot. The directory entry shows a phone line, a website, and an email contact are on file, and operating hours are posted in the directory entry. Both data points reflect what the yard has filed about its inbound contact and posted schedule, and give sellers a working baseline for how to reach the site before any drive over with a load. Some yards require ID at intake, and a few keep separate records for ferrous versus non-ferrous drop-offs. Sellers planning a first visit should confirm what the gate needs on a phone call so the paperwork side is sorted before driving over with a load.
Current Scrap Prices in Owensboro, KY
Regional averages — call River Metals Recycling for exact pay rates. Last updated May 7, 2026.
| Metal | Est. Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper | $3.96 | /lb |
| #1 Copper | $3.48 | /lb |
| #2 Copper | $3.29 | /lb |
| Copper Pipe (Clean) | $3.35 | /lb |
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.50 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.65 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.60 | /lb |
| Steel (Heavy Melt) | $299.19 | /ton |
| Light Iron / Sheet | $212.56 | /ton |
| Cast Iron | $0.17 | /lb |
| Stainless Steel (304) | $0.62 | /lb |
| Yellow Brass | $2.97 | /lb |
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