Scrap Metal Prices Paid by Scrap Yards in Houston, Texas

prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in the U.S.A. and Canada. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
Aluminum ScrapAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice Unit
6061 Aluminum Scrap0.70.70.7USD/LB
6061 Aluminum Secondary Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB
Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap1.751.751.75USD/LB
Al/Cu Radiators Scrap1.851.851.85USD/LB
Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap1.851.851.85USD/LB
Aluminum Cast Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB
Aluminum Cast Secondary Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB
Aluminum Extruded Secondary Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB
Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap0.350.350.35USD/LB
Aluminum Radiators Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB
Aluminum Secondary Sheet Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB
Aluminum Sheet Scrap0.550.550.55USD/LB
Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB
Chrome Wheels Scrap0.650.650.65USD/LB
E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB
Extruded Aluminum Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB
Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB
Aluminum Car Rims Scrap0.450.50.4USD/LB
Aluminum Grills Scrap0.280.280.28USD/LB
Aluminum Scrap Dirty0.10.150.06USD/LB
Aluminum Siding Scrap0.340.340.34USD/LB
Aluminum Transformers Scrap0.030.030.03USD/LB
Aluminum Turning Scrap0.140.150.12USD/LB
Aluminum Wire Scrap (No coating)0.470.470.47USD/LB
Brass ScrapAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice Unit
Red Brass Scrap2.82.82.8USD/LB
Red Brass Secondary Scrap1.951.951.95USD/LB
Yellow Brass Scrap2.42.42.4USD/LB
Yellow Brass Secondary Scrap1.91.91.9USD/LB
Brass Faucets Dirty Scrap0.40.40.4USD/LB
Brass Radiator Scrap1.31.31.3USD/LB
Brass Scrap Clean1.251.251.25(USD/LB)
Brass Water Meter Scrap1.131.50.75USD/LB
Plumbing Brass Scrap1.371.371.37USD/LB
Brass Pipe Scrap1.371.371.37USD/LB
Copper ScrapAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice Unit
#1 Copper Scrap3.653.653.65USD/LB
#1 Insulated (Romex)2.252.252.25USD/LB
#1 Insulated (Size 10 and 12 THNN)2.82.82.8USD/LB
#2 Copper Scrap3.53.53.5USD/LB
#2 Insulated (Cat 5 or Cat 6) Wire1.71.71.7USD/LB
Bare Bright Copper Scrap3.83.83.8USD/LB
Extension Cord Scrap1.051.051.05USD/LB
Light Copper Scrap3.33.33.3USD/LB
#1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap2.42.42.4USD/LB
#1 Copper Tube Scrap2.12.12.1USD/LB
#2 Copper Tubing Scrap1.91.91.9USD/LB
#3 Roofing Copper Scrap1.81.81.8USD/LB
Alternator Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB
Brass Shells Scrap1.221.221.22USD/LB
Bronze Scrap1.551.551.55USD/LB
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean)0.910.910.91USD/LB
Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean)0.720.720.72USD/LB
Copper Transformer Scrap0.130.170.08USD/LB
Electric Motors Scrap0.140.150.12USD/LB
Insulated 500-750 MCM Copper Wire Scrap1.831.831.83USD/LB
Monel Scrap2.052.51.6USD/LB
Romex Wire Scrap1.121.121.12USD/LB
Starters Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB
THHN Scrap1.481.481.48USD/LB
Xmas Lights Scrap0.120.120.12USD/LB
#1 Insulated Copper Wire0.620.620.62USD/LB
Electronics ScrapAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice Unit
HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS0.40.40.4USD/LB
Laptops0.50.50.5USD/LB
Lithium-Ion Battery Scrap22.51.5USD/LB
Memory Chips Scrap6.57.55.5USD/LB
Telecom Equipment0.180.250.12USD/LB
Whole Computer Tower0.120.120.12USD/LB
Green Mother Boards1.151.151.15USD/LB
Non Green Mother Boards0.550.550.55USD/LB
Power Supplies Scrap0.120.120.12USD/LB
Iron ScrapAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice Unit
Cast Iron0.070.070.06USD/NT
Light Iron Scrap0.030.030.03USD/GT
Cast Iron Scrap0.070.070.06USD/GT
Lead ScrapAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice Unit
Car batteries Scrap0.240.260.22USD/LB
Lead Scrap0.440.440.44USD/LB
Lead Wheel Weights Scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB
Steel Case Batteries0.20.230.16USD/LB
Stainless Steel ScrapAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice Unit
304 Stainless Steel Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB
304 Stainless Steel Secondary Scrap0.250.250.25USD/LB
316 Stainless Steel Scrap0.850.850.85USD/LB
316 Stainless Steel Secondary Scrap0.50.50.5USD/LB
304 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.30.30.3USD/LB
316 Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap0.450.450.45USD/LB
Stainless Steel Scrap0.230.230.23USD/LB
Steel ScrapAverage PriceHigh PriceLow PricePrice Unit
Insulated Steel BX Scrap0.20.20.2USD/LB
Steel compressors sealed units scrap0.130.130.13USD/LB
Tin1.51.51.5USD//CWT
#1 Steel Scrap0.040.050.03USD/MT