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Current Scrap Metal Prices in Houston, Texas

The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Houston.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 7/30/2026
0.6 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 7/30/2026
2.45 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 7/30/2026
3.3 USD/LB
Scrap MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitUpdated
Aluminum Cans0.550.550.55USD/LB7/30/2026
Aluminum0.650.650.65USD/LB7/30/2026
Brass Clean2.452.452.45USD/LB7/30/2026
#1 Copper3.853.853.85USD/LB7/30/2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.752.752.75USD/LB7/30/2026
Stainless Steel0.850.850.85USD/LB7/30/2026
Aluminum BX (MC)1.11.11.1USD/LB7/21/2026
Aluminum Car Rims0.750.750.75USD/LB7/21/2026
Aluminum Cast0.580.580.58USD/LB7/21/2026
Aluminum Dirty0.130.150.1USD/LB7/21/2026
Aluminum Sheet0.570.570.57USD/LB7/21/2026
Aluminum Siding0.670.670.67USD/LB7/21/2026
Aluminum Transformers0.050.050.05USD/LB7/21/2026
Aluminum Turning0.150.150.15USD/LB7/21/2026
Aluminum Wire (No coating)1.21.21.2USD/LB7/21/2026
Brass Faucets Dirty0.570.570.57USD/LB7/21/2026
Brass Radiator2.152.152.15USD/LB7/21/2026
Brass Water Meter1.381.751USD/LB7/21/2026
Plumbing Brass2.42.42.4USD/LB7/21/2026
#1 Copper Bare Bright5.35.35.3USD/LB7/21/2026
#1 Copper Tube4.154.154.15USD/LB7/21/2026
#2 Copper Tubing3.753.753.75USD/LB7/21/2026
#3 Roofing Copper3.453.453.45USD/LB7/21/2026
Brass Shells2.82.82.8USD/LB7/21/2026
Bronze4.14.14.1USD/LB7/21/2026
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean)1.551.551.55USD/LB7/21/2026
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean)1.31.31.3USD/LB7/21/2026
Copper Transformer0.150.180.12USD/LB7/21/2026
Romex Wire2.72.72.7USD/LB7/21/2026
THHN2.82.82.8USD/LB7/21/2026
Car batteries0.250.280.22USD/LB7/21/2026
Steel Case Batteries0.20.230.16USD/LB7/21/2026
Insulated Steel BX0.410.410.41USD/LB7/21/2026
6061 Aluminum0.90.90.9USD/LB7/15/2026
6061 Aluminum Secondary0.60.60.6USD/LB7/15/2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe2.652.652.65USD/LB7/15/2026
Al/Cu Radiators2.82.82.8USD/LB7/15/2026
Aluminum Cast Secondary0.250.250.25USD/LB7/15/2026
Aluminum Extruded Secondary111USD/LB7/15/2026
Aluminum Radiators /Fe0.450.450.45USD/LB7/15/2026
Aluminum Radiators0.750.750.75USD/LB7/15/2026
Aluminum Secondary Sheet0.250.250.25USD/LB7/15/2026
Aluminum Wheels Clean1.21.21.2USD/LB7/15/2026
Chrome Wheels111USD/LB7/15/2026
E.C. Aluminum Wire1.71.71.7USD/LB7/15/2026
Extruded Aluminum1.251.251.25USD/LB7/15/2026
Insulated Aluminum Wire0.90.90.9USD/LB7/15/2026
Red Brass4.14.14.1USD/LB7/15/2026
Red Brass Secondary2.552.552.55USD/LB7/15/2026
Yellow Brass3.43.43.4USD/LB7/15/2026
Yellow Brass Secondary2.552.552.55USD/LB7/15/2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)3.253.253.25USD/LB7/15/2026
#1 Insulated (Size 10 and 12 THNN)4.054.054.05USD/LB7/15/2026
#2 Copper5.055.055.05USD/LB7/15/2026
#2 Insulated (Cat 5 or Cat 6) Wire2.252.252.25USD/LB7/15/2026
Bare Bright Copper5.455.455.45USD/LB7/15/2026
Extension Cord1.41.41.4USD/LB7/15/2026
Light Copper4.94.94.9USD/LB7/15/2026
304 Stainless Steel0.50.50.5USD/LB7/15/2026
304 Stainless Steel Secondary0.20.20.2USD/LB7/15/2026
316 Stainless Steel0.90.90.9USD/LB7/15/2026
316 Stainless Steel Secondary0.50.50.5USD/LB7/15/2026
410 Stainless Steel Plate0.130.130.13USD/LB7/15/2026
Aluminum Litho0.650.650.65USD/LB6/09/2026
Litho Sheets0.650.650.65USD/LB6/02/2026
Aluminum Grills0.280.280.28USD/LB3/12/2026
Aluminum Heatsinks0.30.30.3USD/LB3/12/2026
Brass Pipe1.371.371.37USD/LB3/12/2026
Alternator0.130.130.13USD/LB3/12/2026
Electric Motors0.140.150.12USD/LB3/12/2026
Insulated 500-750 MCM Copper Wire1.831.831.83USD/LB3/12/2026
Starters0.130.130.13USD/LB3/12/2026
Xmas Lights0.120.120.12USD/LB3/12/2026
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.40.40.4USD/LB3/12/2026
Laptops0.50.50.5USD/LB3/12/2026

Scrap Yards in Houston