Current Scrap Metal Prices in Houston, Texas
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Houston.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 5/07/2025
0.73 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 5/07/2025
2.76 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 5/07/2025
1.99 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Cast | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Chrome Wheels | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators | 1.76 | 1.76 | 1.76 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Yellow Brass | 2.12 | 2.12 | 2.12 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| #1 Copper | 3.43 | 3.43 | 3.43 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| #2 Copper | 3.29 | 3.29 | 3.29 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Bare Bright Copper | 3.53 | 3.53 | 3.53 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Lead | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Red Brass | 2.69 | 2.69 | 2.69 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.76 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Light Copper | 3.15 | 3.15 | 3.15 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Aluminum Transformers | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Brass Radiator | 2.09 | 2.09 | 2.09 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Brass Water Meter | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.58 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Alternator | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Brass Shells | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Copper Transformer | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Electric Motors | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Lead Wheel Weights | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Steel Case Batteries | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum sheet | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 6063 Extrusions | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.81 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Copper Turnings | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 1100 Aluminum | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum Plate | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 3003 Aluminum Clips | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 5052 Aluminum Clips | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 6063 Painted Aluminum | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Aluminum Litho | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Clean | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Aluminum Die Cast | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Auto Batteries | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 70/30 Brass | 2.43 | 2.43 | 2.43 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Aluminum Bronze | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Berrylium Copper Solids | 5.31 | 5.31 | 5.31 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Berrylium Copper Turnings | 3.44 | 3.44 | 3.44 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Insulated Copper Wire 70% Recovery | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.16 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery | 1.51 | 1.51 | 1.51 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Harness Wire | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Steel BX | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Al/Cu Transformers | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Range Lead | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 310 Stainless Steel | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.94 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 400 Stainless Steel | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 430 Stainless Steel | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Rebar | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 17-4 Stainless Steel Plate | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| 17-4 Stainless Steel | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Neoprene | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 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 |
| 410 Stainless Steel Plate | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 5/07/2025 |
| Extruded Aluminum | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | USD/LB | 5/06/2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 5/06/2025 |
| Aluminum Extruded Secondary | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 5/06/2025 |
| Aluminum Sheet | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 5/06/2025 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.70 | USD/LB | 5/06/2025 |
| Aluminum Cast Secondary | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 5/06/2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 5/06/2025 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | USD/LB | 5/06/2025 |
| #1 Insulated (Size 10 and 12 THNN) | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 | USD/LB | 5/06/2025 |
| #2 Insulated (Cat 5 or Cat 6) Wire | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 5/06/2025 |
