E-Scrap & Compressors Scrap Price Trends

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the E-Scrap & Compressors category: price is up for 2 grades, price is steady for 5 grades, and price is down for 3 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.17 to $0.28.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (COMEX)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~93.8% (-$4.31 / lb). Based on 10 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 86%–97%.
✓ All 10 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — E-Scrap & Compressors in Kansas

Local scrap yards in Kansas sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. E-Scrap & Compressors prices across the U.S. →

Current E-Scrap & Compressors Scrap Prices in Kansas by Grade

Here is the E-Scrap & Compressors data we have on file for Kansas. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

Automotive Alternators U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.48 / lbRange: $0.35 – $0.60 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +0.6%
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Copper Transformers U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.45 / lbRange: $0.35 – $0.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -7.5%
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Automotive Starters U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.39 / lbRange: $0.28 – $0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -13.7%
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Copper Electric Motors U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.33 / lbRange: $0.30 – $0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -4.5%
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+11.0% / 30 days
Avg. Price:$0.29 / lbRange: $0.22 – $0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +11.0%
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Automotive AC Compressors U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.28 / lbRange: $0.25 – $0.30 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +1.8%
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Light Ballasts & Power Supplies U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.23 / lbRange: $0.15 – $0.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+40.0% / 30 days
Aluminum & Dirty Motors U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.16 / lbRange: $0.09 – $0.22 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +40.0%
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Scrap Engines & Transmissions U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.16 / lbRange: $0.13 – $0.18 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +0.6%
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Aluminum & Steel Transformers U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.13 / lbRange: $0.10 – $0.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Best Scrap Yards for E-Scrap & Compressors in Kansas

Live prices from local scrap yards in Kansas. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 4/23/2026

Wichita Material Recovery - WMR - 303-9303

Wichita, Kansas4 grades on price list
Motors
$0.45 / lb|🠅 $0.02 (5%)
Alternator
$0.60 / lb|🠅 $0.18 (43%)
Compressor (AC)
$0.30 / lb|🠇 $0.02 (6%)
Transformers
$0.45 / lb|🠇 $0.05 (10%)

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E-Scrap & Compressor Load Value Estimator

Selling a mixed load? Pick the grades below — a weight field appears after you select at least one grade, then the calculator estimates your haul's value from current average prices Kansas.

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Yield Analysis: Understanding E-Scrap & Compressor Recovery

Біржова ціна відображає чистий перероблений метал (99,9%+). У кожної марки лому різний рівень домішок і різна складність переробки. Чим вищий відсоток, тим цінніша марка і тим ближче виплата до спотової ціни.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Aluminum & Dirty Motors $1.12 LME$0.16
High Grade14%
Scrap Engines & Transmissions $1.12 LME$0.16
High Grade14%
Aluminum & Steel Transformers $1.12 LME$0.13
High Grade11%
Automotive Alternators $6.09 COMEX$0.48
Mid Grade8%
Copper Transformers $6.09 COMEX$0.45
Mid Grade7%
Automotive Starters $6.09 COMEX$0.39
Low Grade6%
Copper Electric Motors $6.09 COMEX$0.33
Low Grade5%
Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) $6.09 COMEX$0.29
Low Grade5%
Automotive AC Compressors $6.09 COMEX$0.28
Low Grade5%
Light Ballasts & Power Supplies $6.09 COMEX$0.23
Low Grade4%

📊 What Determines Grade Value:

  • Copper-to-Steel Ratio: Items like Copper Electric Motors command higher prices because the copper windings inside are more valuable than the heavy steel housing.
  • Winding Material: Buyers look for copper; Aluminum & Dirty Motors fetch less because aluminum is cheaper and harder to extract from the motor core.
  • Component Density: Heavy casings on Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) lower the overall payout percentage relative to the total weight compared to lighter automotive components.
  • Core Charge Potential: Many yards pay more for Automotive Starters and alternators because they can be sold as 'rebuildable cores' rather than just straight scrap metal.
💡 Pro tip: If your load of Aluminum & Steel Transformers is landing in the low-grade tier, try to separate them from your copper-heavy units. Mixing them often results in the whole bin being downgraded to the lowest price per pound.