McAllen, TX Scrap Metal Prices

McAllen is the 22nd most populous city in Texas, located in the southern tip of the state in Hildago County. As of 2020, the city had a population of about 150,000. Cities closest to it include Edinburg to the northeast, Brownsville to the southeast and Corpus Christi on the north.

Nicknamed as “The City of Palms”, McAllen is a historical city that grew primarily as an agricultural center. It has numerous recreational facilities, including shopping districts that attract millions of visitors every year.

McAllen has become a city with diverse sectors, including a vibrant blue-collar economy. Mining of oil, manufacturing, and agriculture are important industries within the economy, which is why you should consider starting a scrap metal business here.

The city has an active scrap metal market, and numerous scrap yards located in different parts of the city. If it’s your first time selling these materials, ensure that you know the scrap metal laws in Texas and that you carry your ID while taking to a scrap yard near you.

Best Scrap Yards in McAllen

Before taking your materials to any scrap yard in McAllen, get recommendations from friends to identify places that provide good services and prices for your scrap metal. Here are a few places our team recommend.

People who live in De Palmas Historic District should consider taking their materials to Wilkinson Ray Iron & Metal on 3415 US-83 BUS or EDH International located on 100 North 26th Street. If you are in Palmhurst, we do recommend City of McAllen Recycling Center on 4101 North Bensten Road.

Other recycling facilities you should be aware of include Alfa Ship Trading on 6624 North 10th Street, which is open for 24 hours every day, and City of McAllen Recycling Center on 4101 North Bentsen Road.

If you want to scrap an old car in McAllen, places you should go to include Pena’s Auto Parts on 5002 South 23rd Street, Guerra Auto Parts on 4700 South 10th Street, and Curley’s Towing Service on 1911 North 23rd Street.

Scrap Metal Prices per Pound in McAllen

MetalPrice Per Pound
Aluminum$0.95
Aluminum Alloy$0.76
Copper$3.66
Brass$2.76
Lead$0.83
Nickel$6.91
Tin$11.44
Zinc$1.01

Last Updated On 2024-03-27

Scrap Aluminum Prices per Pound in McAllen

MetalPrice Per Pound
Aluminum 1100$0.66
Aluminum 3003$0.66
Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean)$0.66
Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty)$0.47
Aluminum 5052 Scrap$0.88
Aluminum 6061 Extrusions$0.58
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions$0.77
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe$0.56
Aluminum/Cu Radiators$1.54
Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators$1.42
Aluminum Radiators$0.37
Aluminum/Fe Radiators$0.28
Transformers$0.16
Breakage 50% Recovery$0.21
Chrome Wheels$0.62
E.C. Wire$1.02
Litho Sheets$0.66
Mixed Turnings $0.38
MLC Clips$0.65
Aluminum Old Cast$0.63
Aluminum Old Sheet$0.62
Painted Siding$0.61
UBC$0.65
Zorba 90% NF$0.62
Aluminum Cans (clean)$0.47
Aluminum Cans (dirty)$0.24

Scrap Brass Prices per Pound in McAllen

MetalPrice Per Pound
Red Brass$1.88
Yellow Brass$1.77
Brass Rod$1.72
Brass Hair Wire$1.85
Brass Pipe$1.68
Brass Radiators$1.43
Brass Shells$1.59
Brass Turnings$1.62
Bronze$1.93
Bronze Turnings$1.01
Dirty Brass$0.84
Dirty Brass Radiators$0.84
Plumbers Brass$1.68
Semi-Red Brass$1.71

Scrap Copper Prices per Pound in McAllen

MetalPrice Per Pound
#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire$3.21
#1 Copper Tubing$2.99
#1 Flashing Copper$2.99
#2 Copper Tubing$2.82
#2/3 Mix Copper$2.74
#3 Copper with Tar$2.56
#3 Roofing Copper$2.65
Dirty Roofing Copper$2.48
Electric Motors - Copper$2.22
Enameled Copper$2.52
Insulated Copper Wire$2.56
Lead Coated Copper$2.16
Silver Plated Copper$2.74
Tin Coated Copper$2.39
Tin Insulated Copper Wire$2.39

Scrap Lead Prices per Pound in McAllen

MetalPrice Per Pound
Lead Batteries$0.17
Lead Shot$0.39
Lead Wheel Weights$0.25
Solid Lead$0.52
Soft Lead$0.54

Scrap Zinc Prices per Pound in McAllen

MetalPrice Per Pound
New Zinc Die Cast$0.63
Old Zinc Die Cast$0.54

Scrap Gold Prices in McAllen

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
9ct Gold$23.49$730.47
14ct Gold$36.64$1,139.51
18ct Gold$46.97$1,460.95
22ct Gold$57.37$1,784.27
24ct Gold$62.62$1,947.70

Today's scrap gold price represents the best prices you can get for the different purities of gold. Gold prices can fluctuate a lot and are often negiotable. Do not take the first offer!

Scrap Prices for other Precious Metals in McAllen

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
Palladium$21.70$674.95
Platinum$19.56$608.45
Silver$0.60$18.80

The current prices for scrap silver, palladium and platinum are updated daily. These precious metal scrap prices also fluctuate a lot, but are not as commonly traded as gold. It may a little more work finding a good buyer.

Scrap Prices for Steel per Pound in McAllen

MetalPrice Per Pound
#1 Bundle$0.09
#1 Busheling$0.09
#1 HMS$0.07
HMS 80/20$0.05
Sheet Metal$0.05
Shredded Auto Scrap$0.07
Structural Steel$0.07

Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Pound in McAllen

MetalPrice Per Pound
201 SS$0.27
301 SS$0.40
304 SS Solid$0.57
304 SS Turning$0.49
309 SS$0.74
310 SS$1.13
316 SS Solid$0.74
330 SS$1.84

Today's scrap price for stainless steel is based on the best prices on the market. Stainless steel is very much in demand currently due to it's use in construction and global shortages.

Scrap Prices for other Ferrous Metals per Pound in McAllen

MetalPrice Per Pound
Scrap #1 Prepared$0.07
Scrap #2 Prepared$0.08
Scrap #1 Unprepared$0.05
Scrap #2 Unprepared$0.06
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole$0.06
Scrap Cast Iron$0.09
Scrap Dishwashers$0.06
Scrap Dryers$0.06
Scrap Oversize Torch$0.09
Scrap Rebar$0.19
Scrap Washing Machines$0.06
Scrap Water Heaters$0.06

Scrap Electronics Prices per Pound in McAllen

ElectronicsPrice Per Pound
Scrap Back PanelsContact local scrap yard
Scrap Cellphones
Scrap Computer Wire
Scrap CPU Chips
Scrap CRT Monitors
Scrap Empty PC Servers
Scrap Graphics Cards
Scrap Hard DrivesContact local scrap yard
Scrap Hard Drive Boards
Scrap Laptops
Scrap LCD Monitors
Scrap Low Grade Boards
Scrap Mainframes
Scrap Memory
Scrap Mice
Scrap MotherboardsContact local scrap yard
Scrap Non-Green PC Boards
Scrap PC Boards
Scrap PC Tower
Scrap Power Supplies
Scrap Printers/Fax Machines
Scrap Servers
Scrap Speakers
Scrap Telecom EquipmentContact local scrap yard