COMEX updated Oct 23, 2026, 3:10 PM CDT - estimates recalculate automatically
Scrap copper prices in Houston, TX
Prices are estimates, not buying offers. Individual yards set their own prices and determine final grades, accepted weights and terms. Confirm with your chosen yard before travelling.
Estimated Houston range
Based on today's COMEX copper price. Yards set their own prices - compare Houston yards before you sell.
COMEX updated Oct 23, 2026, 3:10 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.
- $5.30-$5.80/lb
- $5.05-$5.55/lb
- $4.90-$5.40/lb
- $4.70-$5.20/lb
Brass
Yellow brass, red brass, radiators and plumbing fittings.
- $3.20-$3.75/lb
- $2.35-$2.90/lb
- $3.75-$4.25/lb
- $2.35-$2.90/lb
Aluminum
Cans, sheet, extrusion, cast and wheels.
- $0.95-$1.15/lb
- $0.70-$0.90/lb
- $0.70-$0.90/lb
- $0.50-$0.65/lb
- $0.55-$0.70/lb
- $0.20-$0.25/lb
- $1.00-$1.25/lb
- $0.85-$1.05/lb
- $0.55-$0.70/lb
- $0.20-$0.25/lb
- $0.70-$0.90/lb
- $1.40-$1.75/lb
- $0.65-$0.80/lb
- $0.40-$0.45/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
- $0.45-$0.55/lb
- $0.10-$0.15/lb
- $0.20-$0.25/lb
- $13.60-$16.80/lb
- $11.90-$14.70/lb
Wire
Romex, insulated copper wire and comms cable.
- $4.50-$5.00/lb
- $3.95-$4.45/lb
- $3.10-$3.65/lb
- $2.10-$2.65/lb
- $2.35-$2.90/lb
- $1.25-$1.80/lb
- $2.55-$3.10/lb
- $0.80-$1.35/lb
- $2.40-$2.95/lb
- $2.30-$2.85/lb
Don't see your material?
Houston yards may buy materials not listed in this guide. Describe your mixed load or hard-to-grade copper when requesting offers.