SchrottAluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Scrap Prices in Texas
Insulated aluminum wire and ACSR lines are steady money makers, currently pulling in a national average of $0.59 per pound. Check local yard prices in Texas to maximize your payout before dropping your heavy loads.
Average Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Price
- Low (around $0.35): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.65): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.95+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.
Top Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) in Texas
Don't just toss your heavy aluminum cables at the first scale you see. Buyers in Texas grade insulated and ACSR wire based on recovery rates. Use our data to compare local payouts against the national average of $0.59, and always call ahead to confirm their current pricing for your specific type of wire.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) | $0.65 / lb |
| Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) | $1.30 / lb |
| Aluminum BX | $2.70 / lb |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) | $1.84 / lb |
| Aluminum 5052 (Plate) | $1.31 / lb |
| Painted Aluminum Extrusion | $1.06 / lb |
| Lithographic Plates (Litho) | $1.03 / lb |
| Dirty Aluminum Extrusion | $1.00 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) | $0.98 / lb |
| Aluminum Clips & MLC | $0.98 / lb |
| Aluminum Siding & Gutters | $0.97 / lb |
| Aluminum 6061 Structural | $0.93 / lb |
| Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels | $0.83 / lb |
| Aluminum Cans (UBC) | $0.80 / lb |
| Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels | $0.75 / lb |
| Cast Aluminum | $0.74 / lb |
| Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) | $0.72 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Sheet | $0.70 / lb |
| Aluminum 3003 | $0.70 / lb |
| Thermal Break Aluminum | $0.69 / lb |
| Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum | $0.25 / lb |
| Aluminum Turnings | $0.20 / lb |
| Irony & Breakage Aluminum | $0.15 / lb |
| Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge | $0.13 / lb |
Historical Price Trends for Insulated Aluminum & ACSR
This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR): Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (LME)
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR): Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $1.1113 / lb | $0.65 / lb | −$0.46 (41.5%) |
| April 2026 | $1.1214 / lb | $0.60 / lb | −$0.52 (46.5%) |
| March 2026 | $1.0734 / lb | $0.73 / lb | −$0.34 (32%) |
| February 2026 | $1.2032 / lb | $0.77 / lb | −$0.43 (36%) |
| January 2026 | $1.0514 / lb | $0.67 / lb | −$0.38 (36.3%) |
| December 2025 | $0.9829 / lb | $0.62 / lb | −$0.36 (36.9%) |
| November 2025 | $0.9300 / lb | $0.56 / lb | −$0.37 (39.8%) |
| October 2025 | $0.8876 / lb | $0.53 / lb | −$0.36 (40.3%) |
| September 2025 | $0.8612 / lb | $0.52 / lb | −$0.34 (39.6%) |
| August 2025 | $0.8667 / lb | $0.54 / lb | −$0.33 (37.7%) |
| July 2025 | $0.8378 / lb | $0.50 / lb | −$0.34 (40.3%) |
| June 2025 | $0.8023 / lb | $0.48 / lb | −$0.32 (40.2%) |
| May 2025 | $0.8072 / lb | $0.49 / lb | −$0.32 (39.3%) |
| April 2025 | $0.7440 / lb | $0.45 / lb | −$0.29 (39.5%) |
| March 2025 | $0.8786 / lb | $0.55 / lb | −$0.33 (37.4%) |
| February 2025 | $0.8934 / lb | $0.54 / lb | −$0.35 (39.6%) |
| January 2025 | $0.8129 / lb | $0.49 / lb | −$0.32 (39.7%) |
| December 2024 | $0.8050 / lb | $0.48 / lb | −$0.33 (40.4%) |
| November 2024 | $0.8092 / lb | $0.49 / lb | −$0.32 (39.4%) |
| October 2024 | $0.8481 / lb | $0.51 / lb | −$0.34 (39.9%) |
| September 2024 | $0.8415 / lb | $0.51 / lb | −$0.33 (39.4%) |
| August 2024 | $0.8387 / lb | $0.50 / lb | −$0.34 (40.4%) |
| July 2024 | $0.9059 / lb | $0.53 / lb | −$0.38 (41.5%) |
| June 2024 | $0.9578 / lb | $0.57 / lb | −$0.39 (40.5%) |
| May 2024 | $0.9952 / lb | $0.57 / lb | −$0.43 (42.7%) |
| April 2024 | $0.9588 / lb | $0.58 / lb | −$0.38 (39.5%) |
| March 2024 | $0.9168 / lb | $0.55 / lb | −$0.37 (40%) |
| February 2024 | $0.9089 / lb | $0.55 / lb | −$0.36 (39.5%) |
| January 2024 | $0.9812 / lb | $0.59 / lb | −$0.39 (39.9%) |
| December 2023 | $0.9928 / lb | $0.60 / lb | −$0.39 (39.6%) |
| November 2023 | $0.9361 / lb | $0.56 / lb | −$0.38 (40.2%) |
| October 2023 | $0.9175 / lb | $0.54 / lb | −$0.38 (41.1%) |
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.65 / lb | −$0.30 | $0.35 – $0.35 | |
| 3/12/2026 | $0.95 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.95 – $0.95 |
| 3/9/2026 | $0.90 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.90 – $0.90 |
| 2/25/2026 | $0.85 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.85 – $0.85 |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.80 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.80 – $0.80 |
| 1/11/2026 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 12/19/2025 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 8/15/2025 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 5/15/2025 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 3/25/2025 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 1/18/2025 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 8/3/2024 | $0.45 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 5/30/2024 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 5/28/2024 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) scrap prices in Texas on the map
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