Current Scrap Metal Prices in Houston, Texas
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Houston.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/03/2025
0.86 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/03/2025
2.25 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 3/03/2025
2.74 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extruded Aluminum | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Aluminum Extruded Secondary | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Aluminum Cast | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Aluminum Secondary Sheet | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Aluminum Cast Secondary | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| #1 Copper | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| #1 Insulated (Size 10 and 12 THNN) | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.85 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| #2 Copper | 3.40 | 3.40 | 3.40 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| #2 Insulated (Cat 5 or Cat 6) Wire | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.85 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Extension Cord | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Red Brass Secondary | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Yellow Brass Secondary | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Red Brass | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.80 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Light Copper | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum Secondary | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Secondary | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Secondary | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 3/03/2025 |
| Lead | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Aluminum Turning | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Brass Shells | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.30 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Romex Wire | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Xmas Lights | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Laptops | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| 6061 Extrusions | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| 6061 Aluminum sheet | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Aluminum Road Signs | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| 5052 Aluminum | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Aluminum Thermal Extrusion | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| 6063 Extrusions | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| UBC | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| ACSR Wire | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Meter Brass | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.24 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Mixed Brass Shells | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Brass Dirty | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Yellow Brass Pipe | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.35 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Copper Sheet | 3.30 | 3.30 | 3.30 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Jelly Wire | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wires (Cu 55%) | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Truck Radiators Dirty | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Truck Radiators Clean | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Red Brass Turnings | 2.70 | 2.70 | 2.70 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Copper Turnings | 2.88 | 2.88 | 2.88 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Aluminum Car Rims | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Aluminum Grills | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Aluminum Dirty | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Aluminum Siding | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Aluminum Transformers | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Aluminum Wire (No coating) | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
