The Copper Scrap prices listed below are city averages paid by scrap yards in Houston, Texas, United States.
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Bare Bright Scrap | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| #1 Copper Tube Scrap | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| #1 Insulated (Romex) | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.55 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| #1 Insulated (Size 10 and 12 THNN) | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| #2 Insulated (Cat 5 or Cat 6) Wire | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| #3 Roofing Copper Scrap | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 1.22 | 1.22 | 1.22 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Bronze Scrap | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Clean) | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Copper Aluminum AC Coils (Unclean) | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Copper Transformer Scrap | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Extension Cord Scrap | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Insulated 500-750 MCM Copper Wire Scrap | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.83 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Light Copper Scrap | 4 | 4 | 4 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Romex Wire Scrap | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Starters Scrap | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| THHN Scrap | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.48 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| Xmas Lights Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2025-12-18 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | USD/LB | 2025-11-26 |
| Monel Scrap | 2.05 | 2.5 | 1.6 | USD/LB | 2025-11-18 |
| Cu Yokes Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 2025-08-06 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1.51 | 1.51 | 1.51 | USD/LB | 2025-07-02 |
| Copper Turnings Scrap | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 | USD/LB | 2025-07-02 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 2025-07-02 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 70% Recovery | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.16 | USD/LB | 2025-07-02 |
| Romex 65% Copper Wire | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | USD/LB | 2025-07-02 |
| Copper Reefer Ends | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | USD/LB | 2025-05-07 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wires (Cu 55%) Scrap | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | USD/LB | 2024-12-12 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | USD/LB | 2024-12-12 |
| Jelly Wire | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2024-12-12 |