Current Scrap Metal Prices in Houghton Lake, Michigan
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Houghton Lake.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/16/2026
0.61 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/16/2026
1.65 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 4/16/2026
2.04 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Brass | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Romex Wire | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Cu/Al Radiators | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Cu/Al Radiators /Fe | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Alternator | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| #3 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| #3 Copper | 3.30 | 3.30 | 3.30 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 3.95 | 3.95 | 3.95 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Starters | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Red Brass | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Irony Brass | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Painted Aluminum | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.79 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Extruded Aluminum | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.94 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | USD/LB | 4/16/2026 |
| Short Steel | 195.00 | 195.00 | 195.00 | USD/NT | 3/04/2026 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 80% Recovery | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 1/26/2026 |
| #1 Steel | 155.00 | 155.00 | 155.00 | USD/NT | 8/01/2025 |
| Brake/Rotors | 240.00 | 240.00 | 240.00 | USD/NT | 12/11/2024 |
| Yellow Brass Dirty 80% Recovery | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 10/28/2024 |
| Car Bodies | 145.00 | 145.00 | 145.00 | USD/NT | 10/08/2024 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Clean | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 3/05/2024 |
| Aluminum Dirty | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Aluminum | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 12/20/2023 |
| Irony Yellow Brass | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 1/05/2023 |
| Short Steel | 170.00 | 170.00 | 170.00 | USD/NT | 8/05/2022 |
