Roofing contractors
Scrap copper prices for roofers
Get a practical number for aluminum flashing, copper gutters, steel, and jobsite leftovers by the load. Use this guide to compare estimates; individual yards set their own buying prices.
Common materials
- Copper gutters and flashing
- Aluminum flashing
- Steel roofing and hardware
- Mixed demolition material
Prep before you arrive
Keep aluminum, copper, and ferrous material separated; remove wood, tar, and other debris where possible.
Built for the jobsite
Estimate your material’s value
Use the guide for an estimate or request offers from Houston yards for your whole load.
Estimated Houston range
Based on today's COMEX copper price. Yards set their own prices - compare Houston yards before you sell.
COMEX updated Oct 19, 2026, 6:26 PM CDT - estimates recalculate automatically
Aluminum, stainless, carbide and other non-copper grades use independently reviewed fixed ranges.
Copper
Bare bright, #1, #2 and roofing copper.
- $5.35-$5.90/lb
- $5.10-$5.65/lb
- $4.95-$5.50/lb
Brass
Yellow brass, red brass, radiators and plumbing fittings.
- $3.25-$3.75/lb
- $2.40-$2.90/lb
- $3.80-$4.35/lb
Aluminum
Cans, sheet, extrusion, cast and wheels.
- $0.95-$1.15/lb
- $0.70-$0.90/lb
- $0.70-$0.90/lb
Stainless and Alloys
304 and 316 stainless plus turnings.
- $0.45-$0.55/lb
- $0.15-$0.20/lb
- $0.85-$1.05/lb
Wire
Romex, insulated copper wire and comms cable.
- $4.55-$5.10/lb
- $4.00-$4.55/lb
- $3.15-$3.65/lb