Kansas is a Midwestern state, that goes by several nicknames such as the Sunflower state, the Wheat state, but also America's Heartland. Although the state mainly thrives on farming, it's still worthwhile to sell scrap metal for cash in Kansas.
We have helped a lot of people start making money selling scrap metal over the years. What we always see is that everyone is super excited to learn as much as possible about sourcing material or finding the best prices, but does not think about the most important question to begin with.
Whenever you start selling scrap metal in a new region you need to ask yourself 'What are laws for buying and selling scrap metal here?'. This is so important in US particularly because each state has its own laws.
Kansas is no different and actually has some of the more strict laws compared to other states. We have been through all the laws and summarized everything that we feel you need to be aware of before you head to the scrap yard.
Firstly, all Kansas scrap yards are required to keep records of the transaction for at least 2 years. The most important thing for you to remember is to bring ID so that a copy can be kept with these records. The records will also include a description of your vehicle and a copy of your fingerprints. Sellers are also required to sign document of ownership for any melted or burnt materials. To further help combat scrap metal theft in Kansas, police have the power to tag and hold any material in a scrap yard for at least 1 month.
Kansas' largest city is Wichita. Our research has found that the best scrap yard in Wichita is Wichita Material Recovery LLC. For those in the Topeka area we recommend Bailey Recycling and Scrap Metal. For those operating in a different part of the state get in contact for help finding the best scrap yards near you.
Below is a list of cities in Kansas for which we have looked up the latest scrap metal prices and the best scrap yards.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum | $1.00 |
Aluminum Alloy | $0.88 |
Copper | $3.55 |
Brass | $2.75 |
Lead | $0.81 |
Nickel | $6.19 |
Tin | $11.36 |
Zinc | $1.20 |
Last Updated On 2024-12-09
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Aluminum 1100 | $0.69 |
Aluminum 3003 | $0.69 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean) | $0.69 |
Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty) | $0.49 |
Aluminum 5052 Scrap | $0.93 |
Aluminum 6061 Extrusions | $0.61 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions | $0.81 |
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe | $0.59 |
Aluminum/Cu Radiators | $1.62 |
Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators | $1.50 |
Aluminum Radiators | $0.39 |
Aluminum/Fe Radiators | $0.29 |
Transformers | $0.17 |
Breakage 50% Recovery | $0.22 |
Chrome Wheels | $0.65 |
E.C. Wire | $1.07 |
Litho Sheets | $0.69 |
Mixed Turnings | $0.40 |
MLC Clips | $0.68 |
Aluminum Old Cast | $0.66 |
Aluminum Old Sheet | $0.65 |
Painted Siding | $0.64 |
UBC | $0.68 |
Zorba 90% NF | $0.65 |
Aluminum Cans (clean) | $0.50 |
Aluminum Cans (dirty) | $0.25 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Red Brass | $1.87 |
Yellow Brass | $1.76 |
Brass Rod | $1.72 |
Brass Hair Wire | $1.84 |
Brass Pipe | $1.68 |
Brass Radiators | $1.42 |
Brass Shells | $1.58 |
Brass Turnings | $1.62 |
Bronze | $1.93 |
Bronze Turnings | $1.01 |
Dirty Brass | $0.84 |
Dirty Brass Radiators | $0.84 |
Plumbers Brass | $1.68 |
Semi-Red Brass | $1.70 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire | $3.11 |
#1 Copper Tubing | $2.90 |
#1 Flashing Copper | $2.90 |
#2 Copper Tubing | $2.73 |
#2/3 Mix Copper | $2.65 |
#3 Copper with Tar | $2.49 |
#3 Roofing Copper | $2.57 |
Dirty Roofing Copper | $2.40 |
Electric Motors - Copper | $2.15 |
Enameled Copper | $2.44 |
Insulated Copper Wire | $2.49 |
Lead Coated Copper | $2.10 |
Silver Plated Copper | $2.65 |
Tin Coated Copper | $2.32 |
Tin Insulated Copper Wire | $2.32 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Lead Batteries | $0.17 |
Lead Shot | $0.38 |
Lead Wheel Weights | $0.25 |
Solid Lead | $0.51 |
Soft Lead | $0.53 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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New Zinc Die Cast | $0.75 |
Old Zinc Die Cast | $0.64 |
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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9ct Gold | $26.67 | $829.45 |
14ct Gold | $41.60 | $1,293.95 |
18ct Gold | $53.34 | $1,658.93 |
22ct Gold | $65.14 | $2,026.07 |
24ct Gold | $71.11 | $2,211.67 |
In the table above you'll find today's scrap gold price for the different purities of gold. Scrap gold prices (as well as scrap prices for other precious metals) are usually set in troy ounces.
One troy ounce (Oz) is equal to around 31.1 grams.
Metal | Price per Gram | Price per Troy Ounce |
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Palladium | $19.56 | $608.51 |
Platinum | $18.94 | $589.04 |
Silver | $0.71 | $22.11 |
Above are today's scrap prices for silver, palladium and platinum.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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#1 Bundle | $0.08 |
#1 Busheling | $0.09 |
#1 HMS | $0.06 |
HMS 80/20 | $0.05 |
Sheet Metal | $0.05 |
Shredded Auto Scrap | $0.06 |
Structural Steel | $0.06 |
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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201 SS | $0.25 |
301 SS | $0.37 |
304 SS Solid | $0.53 |
304 SS Turning | $0.46 |
309 SS | $0.69 |
310 SS | $1.05 |
316 SS Solid | $0.69 |
330 SS | $1.72 |
Above are today's prices for stainless steel. Stainless steel is very much in demand currently due to it's use in construction.
Metal | Price Per Pound |
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Scrap #1 Prepared | $0.07 |
Scrap #2 Prepared | $0.07 |
Scrap #1 Unprepared | $0.05 |
Scrap #2 Unprepared | $0.05 |
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole | $0.06 |
Scrap Cast Iron | $0.09 |
Scrap Dishwashers | $0.06 |
Scrap Dryers | $0.06 |
Scrap Oversize Torch | $0.08 |
Scrap Rebar | $0.18 |
Scrap Washing Machines | $0.06 |
Scrap Water Heaters | $0.06 |
Electronics | Price Per Pound |
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Scrap Back Panels | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Cellphones | |
Scrap Computer Wire | |
Scrap CPU Chips | |
Scrap CRT Monitors | |
Scrap Empty PC Servers | |
Scrap Graphics Cards | |
Scrap Hard Drives | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Hard Drive Boards | |
Scrap Laptops | |
Scrap LCD Monitors | |
Scrap Low Grade Boards | |
Scrap Mainframes | |
Scrap Memory | |
Scrap Mice | |
Scrap Motherboards | Contact local scrap yard |
Scrap Non-Green PC Boards | |
Scrap PC Boards | |
Scrap PC Tower | |
Scrap Power Supplies | |
Scrap Printers/Fax Machines | |
Scrap Servers | |
Scrap Speakers | |
Scrap Telecom Equipment | Contact local scrap yard |