Current Prices for Scrap Aluminum & Dirty Motors in Missouri
Current Aluminum & Dirty Motors prices at scrap yards in Missouri. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average Aluminum & Dirty Motors Price
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (up to $0.09): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.14): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.22+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates today.
Aluminum & Dirty Motors price reference for Missouri
Scrap yards in Missouri don’t always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.15/lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Aluminum & Dirty Motors prices across the U.S. →
Top Paying Scrap Yards for Aluminum & Dirty Motors Missouri
These are scrap yards in Missouri that recently updated Aluminum & Dirty Motors prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.
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The #1 rule at scrap yards: if you mix grades, they’ll weigh everything at the lowest rate. See the price gap below — if you have higher-value metal, always sort and weigh each grade separately to avoid leaving money on the table.
Aluminum & Dirty Motors Price Trends & Market History
This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it’s dropping, don’t wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.
Aluminum & Dirty Motors: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)
Avg scrap yard price
World market price (LME)
Aluminum & Dirty Motors: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 (current) | $1.096662 | $0.50 | -$0.60 (54.6%) |
| February 2026 | $1.2032 | $0.54 | -$0.66 (55.2%) |
| January 2026 | $1.051423 | $0.63 | -$0.42 (40%) |
| December 2025 | $0.982942 | $0.34 | -$0.64 (65.3%) |
| November 2025 | $0.930043 | $0.55 | -$0.38 (41.4%) |
| October 2025 | $0.887584 | $0.44 | -$0.45 (50.2%) |
| September 2025 | $0.86119 | $0.52 | -$0.34 (40%) |
| August 2025 | $0.866703 | $0.52 | -$0.35 (40%) |
| July 2025 | $0.837774 | $0.50 | -$0.33 (40%) |
| June 2025 | $0.802343 | $0.48 | -$0.32 (39.9%) |
| May 2025 | $0.807171 | $0.48 | -$0.32 (40%) |
| April 2025 | $0.744003 | $0.45 | -$0.30 (39.9%) |
| March 2025 | $0.878574 | $0.53 | -$0.35 (39.9%) |
| February 2025 | $0.893382 | $0.54 | -$0.36 (40.1%) |
| January 2025 | $0.812942 | $0.49 | -$0.33 (40%) |
| December 2024 | $0.805026 | $0.48 | -$0.32 (40.1%) |
| November 2024 | $0.80919 | $0.49 | -$0.32 (39.9%) |
| October 2024 | $0.84811 | $0.51 | -$0.34 (40.1%) |
| September 2024 | $0.84145 | $0.40 | -$0.45 (53%) |
| August 2024 | $0.838665 | $0.50 | -$0.34 (40.1%) |
| July 2024 | $0.905877 | $0.54 | -$0.36 (40.1%) |
| June 2024 | $0.957757 | $0.57 | -$0.38 (40.1%) |
| May 2024 | $0.995197 | $0.60 | -$0.40 (40.2%) |
| April 2024 | $0.9588 | $0.58 | -$0.38 (40%) |
| March 2024 | $0.916803 | $0.55 | -$0.37 (39.9%) |
| February 2024 | $0.908876 | $0.55 | -$0.36 (40%) |
| January 2024 | $0.981155 | $0.59 | -$0.39 (39.8%) |
| December 2023 | $0.992781 | $0.60 | -$0.40 (40%) |
| November 2023 | $0.936113 | $0.44 | -$0.50 (53.4%) |
| October 2023 | $0.91751 | $0.55 | -$0.37 (40.1%) |
| September 2023 | $0.946997 | $0.57 | -$0.38 (40%) |
| August 2023 | $0.930013 | $0.56 | -$0.37 (40.1%) |
| July 2023 | $0.934068 | $0.56 | -$0.37 (39.9%) |
| June 2023 | $0.944237 | $0.57 | -$0.38 (40.1%) |
| May 2023 | $0.9455 | $0.57 | -$0.38 (40.1%) |
| April 2023 | $0.971563 | $0.58 | -$0.39 (40.1%) |
| March 2023 | $1.031729 | $0.50 | -$0.53 (51.7%) |
| February 2023 | $1.081664 | $0.57 | -$0.51 (47.4%) |
| January 2023 | $1.063787 | $0.57 | -$0.50 (46.5%) |
| December 2022 | $1.03949 | $0.51 | -$0.53 (50.8%) |
| November 2022 | $1.026153 | $0.58 | -$0.45 (43.7%) |
| October 2022 | $0.962755 | $0.58 | -$0.39 (40.1%) |
| September 2022 | $0.899933 | $0.38 | -$0.52 (57.4%) |
Aluminum & Dirty Motors Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | $0.10 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.10 - $0.10 |
| 12/19/2025 | $0.09 / lb | -$0.09 | $0.09 - $0.09 |
| 12/9/2025 | $0.18 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.18 - $0.18 |
| 12/7/2025 | $0.17 / lb | -$0.01 | $0.17 - $0.17 |
| 10/9/2025 | $0.18 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.18 - $0.18 |
| 9/13/2024 | $0.08 / lb | -$0.01 | $0.08 - $0.08 |
| 11/29/2023 | $0.09 / lb | -$0.03 | $0.09 - $0.09 |
| 3/27/2023 | $0.12 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.12 - $0.12 |
| 2/4/2023 | $0.10 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.10 - $0.10 |
| 12/6/2022 | $0.05 / lb | -$0.03 | $0.05 - $0.05 |
Heavy Lifting: Maximizing Payouts on Aluminum & Dirty Motors
Scrap yards buy Aluminum & Dirty Motors (often referred to in the industry as aluminum breakage or meatball scrap) to feed their shredders. This category usually includes aluminum-cased electric motors, old pumps, and gearboxes where the aluminum housing is mixed with heavy steel rotors and copper or aluminum windings. Right now, national buyers offer anywhere from $0.09 for heavily contaminated or massive industrial items, up to $0.22 for smaller, cleaner units with high copper recovery. The national average holds steady at $0.15 per pound. Because these items weigh so much, even a slight bump in your per-pound rate means serious cash in your pocket.
Yard Pro Tip: Always crack the casing if you have a minute and check the windings inside. Many modern or cheaper motors use aluminum wire instead of copper. If the scale buyer hits it with a grinder and sees silvery aluminum wire instead of copper, they might aggressively downgrade your load. Keep copper-wound motors separate from aluminum-wound ones if you have the volume, as some buyers pay a premium for the copper recovery. Also, drain all fluids—oil-filled gear reducers will get you docked for 'shrink' at the scale.
Don't Get Robbed at the Scale: Smart Sorting Tactics
It is tempting to toss all your automotive and industrial scrap into one giant gaylord box, but lazy sorting costs you money every time. If you mix high-recovery items like Automotive Alternators or Automotive AC Compressors into your generic Aluminum & Dirty Motors bin, the scale operator will likely give you the lower breakage rate for the entire load. Throwing alternators in with dirty motors will cost you roughly $0.31 per pound in lost value. Take five minutes to separate the high-value components.
| Scrap Item Type | Proper Category to Sell Under |
|---|---|
| Aluminum block with heavy steel guts & wiring | Aluminum & Dirty Motors |
| Vehicle AC pumps | Automotive AC Compressors |
| Power boxes with aluminum windings | Aluminum & Steel Transformers |
Market Drivers for Mixed Breakage
The pricing for dirty motors is unique because it's tied to multiple commodities—primarily aluminum, steel, and copper. When the LME shows a spike in base metal futures, shredder yards in Missouri will raise their buying rates. Typically, yards buy this material at roughly 85.9% below the spot value of the recovered metals to account for the massive energy and labor costs required to shred, separate, and smelt the mixed materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly qualifies as an Aluminum & Dirty Motor?
This grade covers electric motors with an aluminum outer casing that houses steel components and copper or aluminum wire inside. It also includes dirty aluminum scrap that has too much steel attachment (over 10-15%) to be considered clean cast or sheet aluminum.
Is it worth taking the motor apart?
It depends entirely on your tools. Breaking open a heavy steel-core motor to recover a few ounces of copper and clean aluminum might not be worth the labor unless you have a high-speed hydraulic motor wrecker. If you are using hand tools, you are usually better off selling them whole at the $0.15 per pound average.
Why did the yard dock my weight?
Many dirty motors, especially old pumps and gear reducers, are full of oil or grease. Local buyers Missouri will estimate the fluid weight and deduct it from your gross weight—a common industry practice known as taking "shrink." Always drain your motors before hitting the scale to get paid for your true metal weight.
Aluminum & Dirty Motors scrap prices in Missouri on the map
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