Scrap Metal Prices in Texas, United States
Price Updated on 2026-08-19
Current scrap metal prices from scrap buyers in cities across Texas. Scrap pricing depends on metal grade, purity, and location of the metal.
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for aluminum breakage scrap to 80 USD/Ton for dirty cast scrap.
- Brass scrap prices range from 0.15 USD/LB for brass breakage to 5.31 USD/LB for berrylium copper solids scrap.
- Copper scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for catv - black scrap to 5.53 USD/LB for bare bright copper scrap.
- Electronics scrap prices range from 0.1 USD/LB for floppy/cd drive to 6.5 USD/LB for memory chips scrap.
- Iron scrap prices range from 0.03 USD/LB for light iron scrap to 140 USD/Ton for short iron scrap.
- Lead scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for lead wheel weights scrap to 0.64 USD/LB for lead scrap.
- Others prices range from 125 USD/NT for car bodies (unclean) to 150 USD/NT for car bodies (complete - no fluids).
- Stainless steel scrap prices range from 0.01 USD/LB for stainless steel unclean to 1.2 USD/LB for 316 stainless steel scrap.
- Steel scrap prices range from 0.04 USD/LB for #1 steel scrap to 196 USD/NT for #2 prepared.
- Tin prices range from 5 USD/CWT for shred/tin to 165 USD/NT for shred/tin.
- Zinc scrap prices range from 0.09 USD/LB for zinc die cast w/ fe to 0.6 USD/LB for zinc die cast scrap.
The prices listed below are average prices paid by scrap yards in Texas, United States. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
Aluminum Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6061 Aluminum Scrap | 0.65 | 0.75 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 2.12 | 2.12 | 2.12 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 2.31 | 2.31 | 2.31 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap w/ Fe | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.49 | 0.53 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Cast Wheels Scrap | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.11 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.66 | 0.7 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Piston W/Rod (Dirty) Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Pistons Clean Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Rims Dirty Scrap | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Shavings Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Water Pumps Large Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Aluminum Water Pumps Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| UBC Scrap | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
Brass Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Radiators Scrap | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Radiator /Fe Scrap | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Radiator Scrap | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.52 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Scrap Clean | 2.73 | 2.78 | 2.68 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Scrap Dirty | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Shavings Scrap | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.83 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Turning (clean) Scrap | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.83 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Dirty Auto Radiators Scrap | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Hard Brass Scrap | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Red Brass Scrap | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Yellow Brass Shells Scrap | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
Copper Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Copper Scrap | 4.27 | 4.31 | 4.24 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #1 Insulated Copper Wire | 2.12 | 2.27 | 1.98 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #2 Copper Scrap | 4.03 | 4.08 | 3.98 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #2 Copper Tubing Scrap | 3 | 3 | 3 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| #2 Insulated Copper Wire 50% Recovery Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Alternator Scrap | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Bare Bright Copper Scrap | 4.48 | 4.51 | 4.46 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Brass Shells Scrap | 3.34 | 3.34 | 3.34 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Bronze Scrap | 1.68 | 1.85 | 1.5 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Copper Sheet Scrap | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Electric Motors Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Harness Wire Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Heater Cores Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Insulated Copper Wire Scrap 65% recovery | 2 | 2 | 2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Light Copper Scrap | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Low Grade ICW | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
Electronics Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARD DRIVES W/BOARDS | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-03-12 |
| Laptops | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 2026-03-12 |
| Telecom Equipment | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 2026-03-12 |
Iron Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Iron Scrap | 8 | 8 | 8 | USD/CWT | 2026-08-19 |
| Short Iron Scrap | 8 | 8 | 8 | USD/CWT | 2026-08-19 |
Lead Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car batteries Scrap | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Lead Batteries Scrap | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Lead Scrap | 0.36 | 0.4 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Soft Lead Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
Others
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Bodies (Complete - No Fluids) | 150 | 150 | 150 | USD/NT | 2024-03-20 |
| Car Bodies (Unclean) | 125 | 125 | 125 | USD/NT | 2024-03-20 |
Stainless Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| 310 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.78 | 0.9 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.68 | 0.8 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
Steel Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebar | 0.09 | 0.1 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Steel Base Carburetors Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
| Steel Block Engines | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
Zinc Scrap
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Scrap | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 2026-08-19 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average price paid by all scrap yards in Texas
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest prices paid by all scrap yards in Texas
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest prices paid by all scrap yards in Texas