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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 4/30/2026
0.6 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/30/2026
2.45 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/30/2026
3.3 USD/LB
Scrap MaterialAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice UnitUpdated
Aluminum Cans0.550.550.55USD/LB4/30/2026
Aluminum Dirty0.650.650.65USD/LB4/30/2026
Brass Clean2.452.452.45USD/LB4/30/2026
#1 Copper3.853.853.85USD/LB4/30/2026
#1 Insulated Copper Wire2.752.752.75USD/LB4/30/2026
Stainless Steel0.850.850.85USD/LB4/30/2026
6061 Aluminum0.850.850.85USD/LB4/20/2026
6061 Aluminum Secondary0.50.50.5USD/LB4/20/2026
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe2.72.72.7USD/LB4/20/2026
Al/Cu Radiators2.82.82.8USD/LB4/20/2026
Aluminum BX (MC)2.72.72.7USD/LB4/20/2026
Aluminum Cast0.650.650.65USD/LB4/20/2026
Aluminum Cast Secondary0.250.250.25USD/LB4/20/2026
Aluminum Extruded Secondary111USD/LB4/20/2026
Aluminum Radiators /Fe0.40.40.4USD/LB4/20/2026
Aluminum Radiators0.70.70.7USD/LB4/20/2026
Aluminum Secondary Sheet0.250.250.25USD/LB4/20/2026
Aluminum Sheet0.650.650.65USD/LB4/20/2026
Aluminum Wheels Clean111USD/LB4/20/2026
Chrome Wheels0.80.80.8USD/LB4/20/2026
E.C. Aluminum Wire1.851.851.85USD/LB4/20/2026
Extruded Aluminum1.31.31.3USD/LB4/20/2026
Insulated Aluminum Wire111USD/LB4/20/2026
Red Brass3.953.953.95USD/LB4/20/2026
Red Brass Secondary2.452.452.45USD/LB4/20/2026
Yellow Brass3.253.253.25USD/LB4/20/2026
Yellow Brass Secondary2.452.452.45USD/LB4/20/2026
#1 Insulated (Romex)3.13.13.1USD/LB4/20/2026
#1 Insulated (Size 10 and 12 THNN)3.853.853.85USD/LB4/20/2026
#2 Copper4.94.94.9USD/LB4/20/2026
#2 Insulated (Cat 5 or Cat 6) Wire2.22.22.2USD/LB4/20/2026
Bare Bright Copper5.35.35.3USD/LB4/20/2026
Extension Cord1.351.351.35USD/LB4/20/2026
Light Copper4.754.754.75USD/LB4/20/2026
304 Stainless Steel0.50.50.5USD/LB4/20/2026
304 Stainless Steel Secondary0.20.20.2USD/LB4/20/2026
316 Stainless Steel0.90.90.9USD/LB4/20/2026
316 Stainless Steel Secondary0.50.50.5USD/LB4/20/2026
410 Stainless Steel Plate0.130.130.13USD/LB4/20/2026
Aluminum0.650.650.65USD/LB3/18/2026
Aluminum Car Rims0.450.50.4USD/LB3/12/2026
Aluminum Grills0.280.280.28USD/LB3/12/2026
Aluminum Heatsinks0.30.30.3USD/LB3/12/2026
Aluminum Siding0.340.340.34USD/LB3/12/2026
Aluminum Transformers0.030.030.03USD/LB3/12/2026
Aluminum Turning0.140.150.12USD/LB3/12/2026
Aluminum Wire (No coating)0.470.470.47USD/LB3/12/2026
Brass Faucets Dirty0.40.40.4USD/LB3/12/2026
Brass Pipe1.371.371.37USD/LB3/12/2026
Brass Radiator1.31.31.3USD/LB3/12/2026
Brass Water Meter1.131.50.75USD/LB3/12/2026
Plumbing Brass1.371.371.37USD/LB3/12/2026
#1 Copper Bare Bright2.42.42.4USD/LB3/12/2026
#1 Copper Tube2.12.12.1USD/LB3/12/2026
#2 Copper Tubing1.91.91.9USD/LB3/12/2026
#3 Roofing Copper1.81.81.8USD/LB3/12/2026
Alternator0.130.130.13USD/LB3/12/2026
Brass Shells1.221.221.22USD/LB3/12/2026
Bronze1.551.551.55USD/LB3/12/2026
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean)0.910.910.91USD/LB3/12/2026
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean)0.720.720.72USD/LB3/12/2026
Copper Transformer0.130.170.08USD/LB3/12/2026
Electric Motors0.140.150.12USD/LB3/12/2026
Insulated 500-750 MCM Copper Wire1.831.831.83USD/LB3/12/2026
Romex Wire1.121.121.12USD/LB3/12/2026
Starters0.130.130.13USD/LB3/12/2026
THHN1.481.481.48USD/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
Telecom Equipment0.180.250.12USD/LB3/12/2026
Car batteries0.240.260.22USD/LB3/12/2026
Lead0.440.440.44USD/LB3/12/2026
Lead Wheel Weights0.130.130.13USD/LB3/12/2026
Steel Case Batteries0.20.230.16USD/LB3/12/2026

Scrap Yards in Houston