Aluminum Scrap Prices in Texas
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Texas vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Texas
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Texas
The Texas market for aluminum scrap follows the state's mix of oil and gas, petrochemicals, technology hardware, and aerospace. Yards price aluminum by grade: Aluminum (Mixed), Aluminum Cans, and Aluminum Extrusion. Keep Aluminum Extrusion apart from Aluminum (Mixed) and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. Dozens of yards in Texas list aluminum among what they buy, with the widest choice around Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Southwest mills and Gulf ports give Texas yards a working corridor to the buyers of rolling mills, can sheet producers, and extrusion billet plants. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Texas yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum in Texas
- 156 Metal Recycling— Krum
- 181 Recycle Center— San Antonio
- 69/82 Metal Recyclers— Sherman
- A & A Iron & Metal— Cleburne
- A & A Metal Trading Company— Houston
- A & J Metal— Henderson
- A & R Recyclers— Houston
- A & S Recycling— Gonzales
- A B's Used Auto & Truck Parts— Fort Worth
- A&E Scrap— Dallas
- A-1 Metal Recycling— Nacogdoches
- A-1 Recycling— Lubbock
- A-1 Recycling— Nacogdoches
- A.R.C. METALS— Richland
- AAA Recycling Inc.— Lewisville
- ABC IMPORT & EXPORT,LLC— Dallas
- ABC Recycling— San Antonio
- ABC Scrap Metal— Houston
- ABS Metal Recycling— Del Valle
- ASA Recycling LLC— El Paso
- ASTRO CITY SCRAP METAL - HOUSTON, TX— Houston
- Abc Recycling— Corpus Christi
- Abilene I-20 Wrecking & Used Cars— Abilene
- Accumulative Recycling Resale Company— Port Arthur
- Ace Scrap Metal Recycling Co.— Houston
Frequently asked about aluminum in Texas
What is the aluminum scrap price in Texas today?
This page lists the current US national average for every aluminum grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Texas yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in Texas buy aluminum?
The yards listed on this page accept aluminum. In Texas the largest number of buyers to compare are around Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in Texas?
Clean material earns the top of the board: remove attached steel screws, plastic trim, and paint, separate Aluminum Extrusion from lower grades, and bring ID. Calling two or three Texas yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest aluminum price at a Texas yard?
Separate grades, remove attached steel screws, plastic trim, and paint, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
Do I need ID to sell aluminum scrap in Texas?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Texas yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.