Copper Scrap Prices in Texas
National average for every copper grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Texas vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Copper Grades — Texas
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Bright Copper | $5.54 | /lb |
| #1 Copper | $5.31 | /lb |
| #2 Copper | $4.73 | /lb |
| Insulated Copper Wire | $2.60 | /lb |
| Copper Pipe (Clean) | $5.14 | /lb |
Copper scrap in Texas
The Texas market for copper scrap follows the state's mix of oil and gas, petrochemicals, technology hardware, and aerospace. Yards price copper by grade: Bare Bright Copper, #1 Copper, #2 Copper, Insulated Copper Wire, and Copper Pipe (Clean). Keep Bare Bright Copper apart from #2 Copper and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. Dozens of yards in Texas list copper 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 copper rod mills, tube mills, and refineries. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Texas yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Copper 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 copper in Texas
What is the copper scrap price in Texas today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Texas quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Texas buy copper?
Dozens of yards in Texas list copper among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest copper price in Texas?
Sort by grade before you arrive, strip insulation jackets, solder joints, and attached brass fittings, and keep Bare Bright Copper separate from #2 Copper. Weigh your load yourself, ask for the price per grade rather than a lump sum, and compare two or three Texas yards on the same day.
How should I prepare copper before selling it in Texas?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip insulation jackets, solder joints, and attached brass fittings, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
Do I need ID to sell copper 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.