Current Scrap Metal Prices in Houston, Texas
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Houston.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/12/2026
0.31 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/12/2026
1.14 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/12/2026
1.11 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Grills | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Heatsinks | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Dirty | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Transformers | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Turning | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Aluminum Wire (No coating) | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Brass Faucets Dirty | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Brass Pipe | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Brass Radiator | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Brass Clean | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Brass Water Meter | 1.13 | 1.50 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Plumbing Brass | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| #1 Copper Tube | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Alternator | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Brass Shells | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.22 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Bronze | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean) | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Electric Motors | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Insulated 500-750 MCM Copper Wire | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.83 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Romex Wire | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Starters | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| THHN | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.48 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Laptops | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Telecom Equipment | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Car batteries | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Lead | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| 304 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| 316 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Insulated Steel BX | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Cast Iron | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Light Iron | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| 6061 Aluminum | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| 6061 Aluminum Secondary | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast Secondary | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Aluminum Extruded Secondary | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Aluminum Secondary Sheet | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Extruded Aluminum | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Red Brass | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.85 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Red Brass Secondary | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 3.05 | 3.05 | 3.05 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Yellow Brass Secondary | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 4.80 | 4.80 | 4.80 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| #1 Insulated (Size 10 and 12 THNN) | 3.70 | 3.70 | 3.70 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 4.60 | 4.60 | 4.60 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| #2 Insulated (Cat 5 or Cat 6) Wire | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Extension Cord | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| Light Copper | 4.45 | 4.45 | 4.45 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Secondary | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 3/06/2026 |
