Current Scrap Metal Prices in Austin, Texas
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Austin.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 8/27/2025
0.66 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 8/27/2025
1.69 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 8/27/2025
2.22 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| Brass Radiator | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| Red Brass | 1.78 | 1.78 | 1.78 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| #1 Copper | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| #2 Copper | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.17 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| Aluminum Coolers | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| Light Copper | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| Lead Batteries | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| Lead | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| Al/Cu Reefers w/ Fe | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.16 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| Al/Cu Reefers | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 8/27/2025 |
| #1 Prepared | 8.50 | 8.50 | 8.50 | USD/CWT | 8/27/2025 |
| #1 Unprepared Steel | 7.50 | 7.50 | 7.50 | USD/CWT | 8/27/2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 8/05/2022 |
| Yellow Brass | 1.62 | 1.62 | 1.62 | USD/LB | 8/05/2022 |
| Shred/Tin | 8.50 | 8.50 | 8.50 | USD/CWT | 8/05/2022 |
| Cast Iron | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/CWT | 8/05/2022 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 8/05/2022 |
| Irony Aluminum | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | USD/LB | 8/05/2022 |
| 6061 Aluminum | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.59 | USD/LB | 8/05/2022 |
| 6063 Aluminum | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.59 | USD/LB | 8/05/2022 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 8/05/2022 |
| Aluminum Cans | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | USD/LB | 8/05/2022 |
| Auto Radiators | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| ACSR Wire | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.79 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| Aluminum Breakage | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| Aluminum Coolers Dirty | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| Heater Cores | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| Copper Shavings | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| CATV - Bare | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| Aluminum Litho | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| Aluminum Turning | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| CATV - Insulated | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
| Dirty Auto Radiators | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 1/04/2019 |
