Average scrap price for Light Ballasts & Power Supplies

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 2/17/2026.
$0.12/ lb
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.12
Lowest price $0.10
Highest price$0.10Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.30 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Missouri

Scrap buy price in Missouri — $0.10 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.10 to $3.25.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~98.2% (-$6.37/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–99%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 2 tracked local buyers).

Light Ballasts & Power Supplies 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 ($0.19 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Light Ballasts & Power Supplies prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Light Ballasts & Power Supplies in Missouri

These are scrap yards in Missouri that recently updated Light Ballasts & Power Supplies 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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Updated 123 days ago

B & W Truck Repair

Listed as: Ballasts
8410 US-24, Taylor, MO 63471 Plan route
$0.10/ lb
Updated 254 days ago

S&S Recycling

Listed as: Ballasts
1416 US-60, Mountain View, MO 65548 Plan route
$0.10/ lb

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Compare Light Ballasts & Power Supplies prices with other Electric Motors grades

See the exact price difference between Light Ballasts & Power Supplies and similar grades like Automotive Alternators or Copper Transformers. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Light Ballasts & Power Supplies
Light Ballasts & Power Supplies Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.12 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Automotive Alternators Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Copper Transformers Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.46 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -5.6%
Price analytics
Automotive Starters Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Automotive AC Compressors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.28 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +15.4%
Price analytics
Copper Electric Motors Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.23 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Scrap Engines & Transmissions Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.14 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -11.5%
Price analytics
Aluminum & Steel Transformers Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.12 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Aluminum & Dirty Motors Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Current Light Ballasts & Power Supplies scrap vs. COMEX Copper world price (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.12
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$6.37 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.49 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The COMEX price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between COMEX and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Monthly spread: Light Ballasts & Power Supplies scrap vs. COMEX Copper

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Light Ballasts & Power Supplies prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 98.4%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (95% – 101%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
June 2026 (current)$6.4428 / lb$0.10 / lb−$6.34 (98.4%)
May 2026$6.3000 / lb$3.78 / lb−$2.52 (40%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.37 (40.1%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$3.41 / lb−$2.27 (39.9%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$2.56 / lb−$3.32 (56.5%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.35 (39.9%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$3.30 / lb−$2.20 (40%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$3.04 / lb−$2.02 (40%)
October 2025$5.0502 / lb$2.27 / lb−$2.78 (55.1%)
September 2025$4.6624 / lb$2.80 / lb−$1.86 (39.9%)
August 2025$4.4780 / lb$2.69 / lb−$1.79 (39.9%)
July 2025$5.4826 / lb$3.29 / lb−$2.19 (40%)
June 2025$4.8832 / lb$2.93 / lb−$1.95 (40%)
May 2025$4.6862 / lb$2.81 / lb−$1.88 (40%)
April 2025$4.6543 / lb$2.79 / lb−$1.86 (40.1%)
March 2025$4.9195 / lb$2.95 / lb−$1.97 (40%)
February 2025$4.5581 / lb$2.74 / lb−$1.82 (39.9%)
January 2025$4.2698 / lb$2.56 / lb−$1.71 (40%)
December 2024$4.1579 / lb$2.50 / lb−$1.66 (39.9%)
November 2024$4.1994 / lb$2.52 / lb−$1.68 (40%)
October 2024$4.4318 / lb$2.66 / lb−$1.77 (40%)
September 2024$4.2927 / lb$2.58 / lb−$1.71 (39.9%)
August 2024$4.1218 / lb$2.47 / lb−$1.65 (40.1%)
July 2024$4.3752 / lb$2.63 / lb−$1.75 (39.9%)
June 2024$4.4911 / lb$2.70 / lb−$1.79 (39.9%)
May 2024$4.7547 / lb$2.85 / lb−$1.90 (40.1%)
April 2024$4.3637 / lb$2.62 / lb−$1.74 (40%)
March 2024$3.9836 / lb$2.39 / lb−$1.59 (40%)
February 2024$3.8018 / lb$2.28 / lb−$1.52 (40%)
January 2024$3.8113 / lb$2.29 / lb−$1.52 (39.9%)
December 2023$3.8712 / lb$2.32 / lb−$1.55 (40.1%)
November 2023$3.7208 / lb$2.23 / lb−$1.49 (40.1%)
October 2023$3.6093 / lb$2.17 / lb−$1.44 (39.9%)
September 2023$3.7598 / lb$2.26 / lb−$1.50 (39.9%)
August 2023$3.7761 / lb$2.27 / lb−$1.51 (39.9%)
July 2023$3.8455 / lb$2.31 / lb−$1.54 (39.9%)
June 2023$3.8050 / lb$2.28 / lb−$1.53 (40.1%)
May 2023$3.7515 / lb$2.25 / lb−$1.50 (40%)
April 2023$4.0074 / lb$2.40 / lb−$1.61 (40.1%)
March 2023$4.0282 / lb$2.42 / lb−$1.61 (39.9%)
February 2023$4.0648 / lb$2.44 / lb−$1.62 (40%)
January 2023$4.1151 / lb$2.47 / lb−$1.65 (40%)
December 2022$3.8207 / lb$2.29 / lb−$1.53 (40.1%)
November 2022$3.6740 / lb$2.20 / lb−$1.47 (40.1%)
October 2022$3.4304 / lb$2.06 / lb−$1.37 (39.9%)
September 2022$3.4553 / lb$2.07 / lb−$1.39 (40.1%)
August 2022$3.6165 / lb$2.17 / lb−$1.45 (40%)
July 2022$3.4195 / lb$2.05 / lb−$1.37 (40%)
June 2022$4.1187 / lb$2.47 / lb−$1.65 (40%)
May 2022$4.2573 / lb$2.55 / lb−$1.71 (40.1%)
April 2022$4.6495 / lb$2.79 / lb−$1.86 (40%)
March 2022$4.7077 / lb$2.83 / lb−$1.88 (39.9%)
February 2022$4.5023 / lb$2.70 / lb−$1.80 (40%)
January 2022$4.4345 / lb$2.66 / lb−$1.77 (40%)
December 2021$4.3322 / lb$2.60 / lb−$1.73 (40%)
November 2021$4.3676 / lb$2.62 / lb−$1.75 (40%)
October 2021$4.4324 / lb$2.66 / lb−$1.77 (40%)
September 2021$4.2864 / lb$2.57 / lb−$1.72 (40%)
August 2021$4.3030 / lb$2.58 / lb−$1.72 (40%)
July 2021$4.3475 / lb$2.61 / lb−$1.74 (40%)
June 2021$4.3888 / lb$2.63 / lb−$1.76 (40.1%)
May 2021$4.6189 / lb$2.77 / lb−$1.85 (40%)
April 2021$4.1926 / lb$2.51 / lb−$1.68 (40.1%)
March 2021$4.0847 / lb$2.45 / lb−$1.63 (40%)
February 2021$3.8610 / lb$2.32 / lb−$1.54 (39.9%)
January 2021$3.5607 / lb$1.72 / lb−$1.84 (51.7%)

Daily price history for Light Ballasts & Power Supplies

The table below shows the daily price history for Light Ballasts & Power Supplies at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.10 / lb— no change$0.10 – $0.10
10/9/2025 $0.10 / lb+$0.05$0.10 – $0.10