Current Scrap Metal Prices in Houston, Texas
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Houston.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 11/26/2025
0.60 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 11/26/2025
2.45 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 11/26/2025
3.30 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium-Ion Battery | 2.00 | 2.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Telecom Equipment | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Secondary | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Secondary | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | USD/LB | 11/18/2025 |
| Memory Chips | 6.50 | 7.50 | 5.50 | USD/LB | 10/07/2025 |
| Steel compressors sealed units scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 10/07/2025 |
| Steel | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 10/07/2025 |
| Aluminum Heatsinks | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 9/30/2025 |
| Cu Yokes | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 8/06/2025 |
| Whole Computer Tower | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 8/06/2025 |
| Tin | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 8/06/2025 |
| 1100 Aluminum | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 3003 Aluminum Clips | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 5052 Aluminum Clips | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum Plate | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum sheet | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 6061 Bare NP Extrusion | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 6063 Painted Aluminum | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Al/Cu Transformers | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Aluminum Bronze | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Aluminum Die Cast | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Clean | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators Breakage | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Aluminum Road Signs | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Neoprene | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 70/30 Brass | 2.43 | 2.43 | 2.43 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Berrylium Copper Solids | 5.31 | 5.31 | 5.31 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Berrylium Copper Turnings | 3.44 | 3.44 | 3.44 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 1.51 | 1.51 | 1.51 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Copper Turnings | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Harness Wire | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 70% Recovery | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.16 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Auto Batteries | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Range Lead | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 17-4 Stainless Steel Plate | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 17-4 Stainless Steel | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 310 Stainless Steel | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.94 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 400 Stainless Steel | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 410 Stainless Steel Plate | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 430 Stainless Steel | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Rebar | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| Steel BX | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 7/02/2025 |
| 6063 Extrusions | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.81 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Copper Reefer Ends | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 2205 Stainless Steel Plate | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.82 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Green Mother Boards | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 5/05/2025 |
| 5052 Aluminum | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| 6061 Extrusions | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| ACSR Wire | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Aluminum Thermal Extrusion | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Truck Radiators Clean | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Truck Radiators Dirty | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| UBC | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Brass Dirty | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 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 |
| Red Brass Turnings | 2.70 | 2.70 | 2.70 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Yellow Brass Pipe | 2.35 | 2.35 | 2.35 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wires (Cu 55%) | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 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 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 12/12/2024 |
| Non Green Mother Boards | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 6/05/2024 |
| #1 Steel | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 6/05/2024 |
