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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 1/29/2026
0.72 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/29/2026
2.91 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 1/29/2026
4.71 USD/LB
Scrap MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitUpdated
6061 Aluminum0.80.80.8USD/LB1/29/2026
6061 Aluminum Secondary0.50.50.5USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum Cast0.60.60.6USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum Cast Secondary0.250.250.25USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum Extruded Secondary0.80.80.8USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum Radiators /Fe0.350.350.35USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum Radiators0.60.60.6USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum Secondary Sheet0.250.250.25USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum Sheet0.60.60.6USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum Wheels Clean111USD/LB1/29/2026
Chrome Wheels0.750.750.75USD/LB1/29/2026
E.C. Aluminum Wire1.71.71.7USD/LB1/29/2026
Extruded Aluminum1.11.11.1USD/LB1/29/2026
Insulated Aluminum Wire0.80.80.8USD/LB1/29/2026
Red Brass3.83.83.8USD/LB1/29/2026
Red Brass Secondary2.452.452.45USD/LB1/29/2026
Yellow Brass2.952.952.95USD/LB1/29/2026
Yellow Brass Secondary2.452.452.45USD/LB1/29/2026
#1 Copper4.84.84.8USD/LB1/29/2026
#2 Copper4.64.64.6USD/LB1/29/2026
Bare Bright Copper555USD/LB1/29/2026
Light Copper4.454.454.45USD/LB1/29/2026
304 Stainless Steel0.450.450.45USD/LB1/29/2026
304 Stainless Steel Secondary0.20.20.2USD/LB1/29/2026
316 Stainless Steel0.850.850.85USD/LB1/29/2026
316 Stainless Steel Secondary0.50.50.5USD/LB1/29/2026
Aluminum Cans0.550.550.55USD/LB1/02/2026
Aluminum0.650.650.65USD/LB1/02/2026
Brass Clean2.452.452.45USD/LB1/02/2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.752.752.75USD/LB1/02/2026
Stainless Steel0.850.850.85USD/LB1/02/2026
Aluminum BX (MC)0.770.770.77USD/LB12/29/2025
Aluminum Car Rims0.450.50.4USD/LB12/29/2025
Aluminum Grills0.280.280.28USD/LB12/29/2025
Aluminum Dirty0.10.150.06USD/LB12/29/2025
Aluminum Siding0.340.340.34USD/LB12/29/2025
Aluminum Transformers0.030.030.03USD/LB12/29/2025
Aluminum Turning0.140.150.12USD/LB12/29/2025
Aluminum Wire (No coating)0.470.470.47USD/LB12/29/2025
Brass Faucets Dirty0.40.40.4USD/LB12/29/2025
Brass Pipe1.371.371.37USD/LB12/29/2025
Brass Radiator1.31.31.3USD/LB12/29/2025
Brass Water Meter1.131.50.75USD/LB12/29/2025
Plumbing Brass1.371.371.37USD/LB12/29/2025
#1 Copper Bare Bright2.42.42.4USD/LB12/29/2025
#1 Copper Tube2.12.12.1USD/LB12/29/2025
#2 Copper Tubing1.91.91.9USD/LB12/29/2025
#3 Roofing Copper1.81.81.8USD/LB12/29/2025
Alternator0.130.130.13USD/LB12/29/2025
Brass Shells1.221.221.22USD/LB12/29/2025
Bronze1.551.551.55USD/LB12/29/2025
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean)0.910.910.91USD/LB12/29/2025
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean)0.720.720.72USD/LB12/29/2025
Copper Transformer0.130.170.08USD/LB12/29/2025
Electric Motors0.140.150.12USD/LB12/29/2025
Insulated 500-750 MCM Copper Wire1.831.831.83USD/LB12/29/2025
Romex Wire1.121.121.12USD/LB12/29/2025
THHN1.481.481.48USD/LB12/29/2025
Xmas Lights0.120.120.12USD/LB12/29/2025
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.40.40.4USD/LB12/29/2025
Telecom Equipment0.180.250.12USD/LB12/29/2025
Car batteries0.240.260.22USD/LB12/29/2025
Lead0.440.440.44USD/LB12/29/2025
Lead Wheel Weights0.130.130.13USD/LB12/29/2025
Steel Case Batteries0.20.230.16USD/LB12/29/2025
304 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel0.30.30.3USD/LB12/29/2025
316 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel0.450.450.45USD/LB12/29/2025
Insulated Steel BX0.20.20.2USD/LB12/29/2025
Cast Iron0.070.070.06USD/LB12/29/2025
Light Iron0.030.030.03USD/LB12/29/2025
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe2.12.12.1USD/LB12/18/2025
Al/Cu Radiators2.252.252.25USD/LB12/18/2025
#1 Insulated (Romex)2.552.552.55USD/LB12/18/2025
#1 Insulated (Size 10 and 12 THNN)3.253.253.25USD/LB12/18/2025
#2 Insulated (Cat 5 or Cat 6) Wire1.91.91.9USD/LB12/18/2025

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