Current Scrap Metal Prices in Houston, Texas
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Houston.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 9/10/2026
0.60 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 9/10/2026
2.45 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 9/10/2026
3.30 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Cans | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 9/10/2026 |
| Aluminum | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 9/10/2026 |
| Brass Clean | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | USD/LB | 9/10/2026 |
| #1 Copper | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.85 | USD/LB | 9/10/2026 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | USD/LB | 9/10/2026 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 9/10/2026 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.10 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Aluminum Heatsinks | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Aluminum Dirty | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Aluminum Transformers | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Aluminum Turning | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Aluminum Wire (No coating) | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Brass Faucets Dirty | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Brass Radiator | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Brass Water Meter | 1.38 | 1.75 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Plumbing Brass | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| #1 Copper Tube | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.85 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | 3.20 | 3.20 | 3.20 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Alternator | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Brass Shells | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Bronze | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean) | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Romex Wire | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Starters | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| THHN | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Car batteries | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| Insulated Steel BX | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 9/02/2026 |
| 6061 Aluminum | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| 6061 Aluminum Secondary | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 2.70 | 2.70 | 2.70 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.85 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Aluminum Cast Secondary | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Aluminum Extruded Secondary | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Aluminum Secondary Sheet | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Chrome Wheels | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Extruded Aluminum | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Red Brass | 4.10 | 4.10 | 4.10 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Red Brass Secondary | 2.70 | 2.70 | 2.70 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Yellow Brass | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Yellow Brass Secondary | 2.70 | 2.70 | 2.70 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| #1 Insulated (Size 10 and 12 THNN) | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.20 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| #2 Copper | 5.05 | 5.05 | 5.05 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| #2 Insulated (Cat 5 or Cat 6) Wire | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.35 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 5.45 | 5.45 | 5.45 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Extension Cord | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Light Copper | 4.90 | 4.90 | 4.90 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Secondary | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Secondary | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| 410 Stainless Steel Plate | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 8/20/2026 |
| Aluminum Extrusion | 0.63 | 0.70 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 8/19/2026 |
| Lead | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 8/19/2026 |
| 310 Stainless Steel | 0.78 | 0.90 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 8/19/2026 |
| Rebar | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 8/19/2026 |
| Zinc | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 8/19/2026 |
| Aluminum Litho | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 6/09/2026 |
| Litho Sheets | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 6/02/2026 |
| Aluminum Grills | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
| Brass Pipe | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | USD/LB | 3/12/2026 |
