Dallas scrap prices are mill-driven: Texas electric arc furnaces south and north of the metroplex buy the ferrous, and construction keeps supply heavy. Copper, brass and aluminum track the national COMEX-linked board. Texas rules apply: photo ID, records, and payment restrictions on regulated metals.
Scrap metal prices per lb in Dallas
| Scrap type | Price (USD) | Change | Global reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ferrous (per lb) | |||
| Copper Scrap | $5.81 / lb | ▲ +1.22% | $5.81 / lb |
| Aluminum Scrap | $0.87 / lb | ▲ +1.16% | $0.87 / lb |
| Brass Scrap | $3.54 / lb | ▲ +1.14% | $3.54 / lb |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | $0.57 / lb | ▲ +0.00% | $0.57 / lb |
| Lead Scrap | $0.59 / lb | ▲ +0.00% | $0.59 / lb |
| Zinc Scrap | $0.90 / lb | ▲ +0.00% | $0.90 / lb |
| Battery Scrap | $0.23 / lb | ▲ +0.00% | $0.23 / lb |
| Radiator Scrap | $3.34 / lb | ▲ +1.21% | $3.34 / lb |
| Wire Scrap | $2.81 / lb | ▲ +1.44% | $2.81 / lb |
| Cable Scrap | $1.87 / lb | ▲ +1.08% | $1.87 / lb |
| Electronic Scrap | $0.80 / lb | ▲ +1.27% | $0.80 / lb |
| Ferrous and bulk (per ton) | |||
| Steel Scrap | $300 / ton | ▲ +0.00% | $300 / ton |
| Iron Scrap | $264 / ton | ▲ +0.00% | $264 / ton |
| Car Scrap | $360 / ton | ▲ +0.00% | $360 / ton |
| Cast Iron | $288 / ton | ▲ +0.00% | $288 / ton |
Indicative dealer prices for clean, sorted scrap in the United States, shown here for Dallas. Individual yards quote around this level by grade, volume and condition; the derivation from exchange benchmarks and the exchange rate (1 USD = 1.00 USD) is described in the methodology section below.
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The scrap market in Dallas
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex sits next to electric arc furnace steelmaking at Midlothian, thirty miles south of downtown, which takes heavy melt, shredded and busheling by the trainload. That proximity is the single biggest reason metroplex ferrous bids hold up: freight to the consumer is measured in tens of miles rather than hundreds, and the freight saved is the part of the price that reaches the seller.
Supply is construction-led: the metroplex builds constantly, so demolition steel, wire and HVAC scrap flow year round. Non-ferrous prices track the national board, with enough competing yards across Dallas, Irving, Garland and Fort Worth to make phone quotes worthwhile.
- State
- Texas, United States
- Quoted in
- USD per lb (non-ferrous), per ton (ferrous)
- Yards cluster in
- South Dallas, Irving, Garland, east Fort Worth
- Demand from
- Texas electric arc furnace mills, metroplex construction
Where the scrap yards are in Dallas
- South Dallas and along I-45: heavy yards with quick mill freight.
- Irving and the I-35E corridor: full-service yards for contractors.
- Garland and the northeast: retail and auto scrap.
- Fort Worth east side: the second hub of the metroplex market.
What pays well in Dallas
- Prepared heavy melt and demolition steel cut to size.
- HVAC copper, aluminum-copper coils and compressors from the trades.
- Busheling and clean offcuts from metroplex fabrication shops.
Selling scrap metal in Dallas: rules, ID and payment
Texas metal recycling law applies across the metroplex: photo ID recorded for every sale, photographs of regulated materials, and check or delayed payment for items such as copper wire, catalytic converters and beer kegs. Bring vehicle titles for cars and expect a thumbprint at some yards. Worth knowing if you also sell across state lines: Texas is less restrictive than neighbouring Arizona, where payment for wire and for transactions above three hundred dollars must be posted as a cheque rather than handed over at the counter.
Before any sale, check the live board above, sort by grade and get quotes from two or three buyers; the best scrap price guide covers the routine and the calculator turns a weight into a figure at today's price. To judge whether a local quote is competitive, our note on telling a well-paying yard from a headline rate sets out the benchmark test.
Dallas scrap price FAQ
What is the scrap copper price in Dallas today?
As of the latest update, the indicative price for clean number 1 copper is about $5.81 per lb in USD. Dallas yards typically quote within a few percent of that figure either side, depending on grade, volume and the buyer; the live board above shows all fifteen grades.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Dallas?
South Dallas along I-45 for heavy loads, Irving and the I-35E corridor for contractor scrap, Garland for retail lots, and the east side of Fort Worth if you are west of the metroplex. Quotes differ by several cents a pound on copper between yards, so call first.
Do Dallas yards pay more for prepared steel?
Yes. Mills charge scrap to size, and metroplex yards pass the difference through: plate and structural cut under roughly five by two feet earns a higher grade than the same steel over-length. A saw at home is worth real money on demolition loads.
How do I tell which metroplex yard is actually paying best?
Work out what share of the exchange price the quote represents rather than comparing headline numbers. A clean copper quote in the low eighties as a percentage of the exchange settlement is competitive, and the yard that measures rather than estimates your tare and puts each grade on its own ticket line usually beats the one advertising a higher rate.
Are Dallas prices different from the national board?
The board on this page is the the United States indicative level, and Dallas yards trade around it rather than exactly on it. Local competition, freight to the nearest consumer and the day's export demand set the spread, which is why two quotes in the same city can differ by several percent on the same morning.
Sources and methodology
The Dallas board uses the the United States indicative prices: global exchange benchmarks (COMEX copper, CME aluminum and steel, NYMEX platinum and palladium, IMF monthly lead, zinc and nickel) multiplied by typical yard recovery shares, a local market factor of 1.00 and the day's exchange rate. The full method, the recovery shares and the correction policy are on our editorial policy page; local notes on this page are reviewed against published dealer information and reader corrections sent to info@scrappricetoday.com.
Prices are indicative and for information only; they are not offers to buy or sell. Yard quotes in Dallas vary by grade, volume, condition and buyer.
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