Current Scrap Metal Prices in Houston, Texas
The prices listed below are paid by the scrap yards in Houston.
Aluminum ScrapCity Average
Updated on 12/12/2024
0.64 USD/LB
Brass ScrapCity Average
Updated on 12/12/2024
2.15 USD/LB
Copper ScrapCity Average
Updated on 12/12/2024
2.19 USD/LB
| Scrap Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Faucets Dirty | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Brass Radiator | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Brass Clean | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Brass Water Meter | 1.13 | 1.50 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Plumbing Brass | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| #1 Copper Tube | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.10 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| #2 Copper Tubing | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| #3 Roofing Copper | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Alternator | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Bronze | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean) | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Electric Motors | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Insulated 500-750 MCM Copper Wire | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.83 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Starters | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| THHN | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.48 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Memory Chips | 6.50 | 7.50 | 5.50 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Telecom Equipment | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Car batteries | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| 304 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| 316 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Stainless Steel | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Insulated Steel BX | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Cast Iron | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Light Iron | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| #1 Copper Bare Bright | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Steel compressors sealed units scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Lithium-Ion Battery | 2.00 | 2.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Whole Computer Tower | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Monel | 2.05 | 2.50 | 1.60 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Tin | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | USD/LB | 7/30/2024 |
| Green Mother Boards | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 6/05/2024 |
| 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 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Brass Pipe | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Power Supplies | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 3/20/2024 |
| Cast Iron | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2/20/2024 |
