Price trends for copper scrap by grade

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Copper category: price is up for 1 grade and price is steady for 4 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $3.79 to $5.13.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Category Grades
The Copper category has 5 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.
Data Sources
Data source: live prices from 8 local yards Texas.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Copper in Texas

Local scrap yards in Texas sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Copper prices across the U.S. →

Copper scrap prices by grade in Texas

Here is the Copper data we have on file for Texas. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

Bare Bright Copper Based on 5 yards
Avg. Price:$5.35/ lbRange: $5.10 – $5.60/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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#1 Copper Based on 6 yards
Avg. Price:$5.25/ lbRange: $5.00 – $5.50/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.1%
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+2.5% / 30 days
Light Copper / Sheet Copper Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$5.07/ lbRange: $5.00 – $5.14/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.5%
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#2 Copper Based on 5 yards
Avg. Price:$4.95/ lbRange: $4.70 – $5.20/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -1.0%
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Copper Turnings U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$4.10/ lbRange: $4.10 – $4.10/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Scrap yards paying the most for copper scrap in Texas

Live prices from local scrap yards in Texas. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 10/9/2026

CMC Recycling

Dallas, Texas•4 grades on price list
Copper BB
$5.41/ lb|🠇 $0.03 (1%)
No. 1 Copper
$5.28/ lb|🠇 $0.03 (1%)
No. 2 Copper
$5.18/ lb|🠇 $0.03 (1%)
LT Copper
$5.14/ lb|🠇 $0.03 (1%)
Updated 10/7/2026

Best Scrap Yard Prices in Livingston, Texas - Eastex Recycling

Point Blank, Texas•3 grades on price list
Bare Bright Copper
$5.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (2%)
Copper No 1
$5.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (2%)
Copper No 2
$5.20/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (2%)
Updated 10/2/2026

Astro City Scrap Metal

Houston, Texas•4 grades on price list
Bare Bright Copper (Bare Bright Copper Wire)
$5.55/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (1%)
#1 Copper
$5.35/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (1%)
#2 Copper
$5.20/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (1%)
LT Copper
$5.00/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (1%)
Updated 10/1/2026

Cleveland Recycling Inc.

Cleveland, Texas•3 grades on price list
BARE BRIGHT
$5.10/ lb|🠇 $0.20 (4%)
COPPER #1
$5.00/ lb|🠇 $0.20 (4%)
COPPER #2
$4.80/ lb|🠇 $0.20 (4%)
Updated 9/25/2026

CMC Recycling

Fort Worth, Texas•3 grades on price list
No. 1 Copper
$5.20/ lb|🠇 $0.18 (3%)
No. 2 Copper
$5.65/ lb|🠅 $1.53 (37%)
LT Copper
$2.63/ lb
Updated 9/15/2026

Decatur Iron & Metal Recycling

Decatur, Texas•3 grades on price list
Bare Bright Copper
$5.20/ lb|🠅 $1.20 (30%)
#1 Copper
$5.00/ lb|🠅 $1.20 (32%)
#2 Copper
$4.70/ lb|🠅 $1.10 (31%)

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Buyout price trends for copper scrap by grade

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for copper scrap from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.

Calculate the value of your copper scrap lot

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