Current Scrap Metal Prices in Houston, Texas
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Houston.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 5/22/2023
0.44 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 5/22/2023
1.49 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 5/22/2023
1.54 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| #1 Copper | 3.32 | 3.32 | 3.32 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| #2 Copper | 3.06 | 3.06 | 3.06 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Red Brass | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.62 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| 6063 Extrusions | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Electric Motors | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| UBC | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 3.42 | 3.42 | 3.42 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Grills | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Dirty | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Transformers | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Turning | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Wire (No coating) | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Brass Faucets Dirty | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Brass Radiator | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Brass Clean | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Brass Water Meter | 1.13 | 1.50 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Plumbing Brass | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| #1 Copper Tube | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Alternator | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Brass Shells | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.22 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Bronze | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean) | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Insulated 500-750 MCM Copper Wire | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.83 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Romex Wire | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Starters | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| THHN | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.48 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Car batteries | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Lead | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Insulated Steel BX | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Green Mother Boards | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Memory Chips | 6.50 | 7.50 | 5.50 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Laptops | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Telecom Equipment | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Cast Iron | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Light Iron | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| 304 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| 316 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| #1 Steel | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| 5052 Aluminum | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| ACSR Wire | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.69 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Thermal Extrusion | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Brass Dirty | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Mixed Brass Turnings | 1.95 | 1.95 | 1.95 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Red Brass Turnings | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wires (Cu 55%) | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.09 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Copper Sheet | 2.87 | 2.87 | 2.87 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Copper Turnings | 2.43 | 2.43 | 2.43 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 5/22/2023 |
