Richardson, TX Scrap Metal Prices

Richardson is a suburban city in the Fort Worth-Dallas metropolitan, Texas. It is the 30th most populous city in the state with 119,000 residents – as of 2020. Cities closest to it include Dallas, Plano, Garland, Lewisville, Frisco, and Irving.

The city – also referred to as “The Telecom Corridor” – is popular for having many large telecommunications companies and is home to the University of Texas at Dallas. Visitors can enjoy its diverse culture at Charles W. Eismann Center, shop, dine, and play bowling at the famous AMF Bowling Center.

If you have a heap of scrap metal in your home, you can sell it to several scrap yards in the city. These materials are in constant demand in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, mining, and agriculture. While planning to sell, ensure that you know what the law expects sellers and scrap yards to operate. Also, don’t forget to carry your ID when taking your materials. None of the facilities will accept to transact with you without this document.

Best Scrap Yards in Richardson

We always advice sellers to ask around for recommendations when selecting the best scrap yards to take your materials. Richardson doesn’t have many scrap yards, but here are a few places we can recommend.

One of the places you can take your scrap metal is Encore Recyclers. The facility is on 301 South Shiloh Road, and we can recommend them for their prices and services. Another place we can recommend is North Texas Recycling and Waste Solutions, Westside Pump Station on 102 North Cottonwood Drive, and Palladim Metal Recycling.

If you want to sell gold, silver, or any other valuables, recommended places you should consider include Yasini Jewelers Texas on 201 South Greenville Avenue Suite 105, Central Diamond Center on 818 South Central Expressway #1, and Govindji’s Jewelers on 245 North Central Expressway.

Scrap Metal Prices per Pound in Richardson

MetalPrice Per Pound
Aluminum$0.95
Aluminum Alloy$0.77
Copper$3.68
Brass$2.77
Lead$0.83
Nickel$6.90
Tin$11.56
Zinc$1.00

Last Updated On 2024-03-28

Scrap Aluminum Prices per Pound in Richardson

MetalPrice Per Pound
Aluminum 1100$0.65
Aluminum 3003$0.65
Aluminum 356 Wheels (clean)$0.65
Aluminum 356 Wheels (dirty)$0.46
Aluminum 5052 Scrap$0.88
Aluminum 6061 Extrusions$0.58
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions$0.77
Aluminum 6063 Extrusions/Fe$0.56
Aluminum/Cu Radiators$1.53
Aluminum/Cu/Fe Radiators$1.42
Aluminum Radiators$0.37
Aluminum/Fe Radiators$0.27
Transformers$0.16
Breakage 50% Recovery$0.21
Chrome Wheels$0.62
E.C. Wire$1.01
Litho Sheets$0.65
Mixed Turnings $0.38
MLC Clips$0.64
Aluminum Old Cast$0.62
Aluminum Old Sheet$0.62
Painted Siding$0.61
UBC$0.64
Zorba 90% NF$0.62
Aluminum Cans (clean)$0.47
Aluminum Cans (dirty)$0.24

Scrap Brass Prices per Pound in Richardson

MetalPrice Per Pound
Red Brass$1.88
Yellow Brass$1.77
Brass Rod$1.73
Brass Hair Wire$1.86
Brass Pipe$1.69
Brass Radiators$1.43
Brass Shells$1.59
Brass Turnings$1.63
Bronze$1.94
Bronze Turnings$1.01
Dirty Brass$0.84
Dirty Brass Radiators$0.84
Plumbers Brass$1.69
Semi-Red Brass$1.71

Scrap Copper Prices per Pound in Richardson

MetalPrice Per Pound
#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire$3.22
#1 Copper Tubing$3.01
#1 Flashing Copper$3.01
#2 Copper Tubing$2.84
#2/3 Mix Copper$2.75
#3 Copper with Tar$2.58
#3 Roofing Copper$2.66
Dirty Roofing Copper$2.49
Electric Motors - Copper$2.23
Enameled Copper$2.54
Insulated Copper Wire$2.58
Lead Coated Copper$2.17
Silver Plated Copper$2.75
Tin Coated Copper$2.41
Tin Insulated Copper Wire$2.41

Scrap Lead Prices per Pound in Richardson

MetalPrice Per Pound
Lead Batteries$0.17
Lead Shot$0.39
Lead Wheel Weights$0.25
Solid Lead$0.53
Soft Lead$0.54

Scrap Zinc Prices per Pound in Richardson

MetalPrice Per Pound
New Zinc Die Cast$0.62
Old Zinc Die Cast$0.53

Scrap Gold Prices in Richardson

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
9ct Gold$23.89$743.04
14ct Gold$37.27$1,159.16
18ct Gold$47.78$1,486.09
22ct Gold$58.35$1,815.03
24ct Gold$63.70$1,981.25

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 Richardson

MetalPrice per GramPrice per Troy Ounce
Palladium$21.27$661.43
Platinum$19.58$609.08
Silver$0.60$18.81

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 Richardson

MetalPrice Per Pound
#1 Bundle$0.09
#1 Busheling$0.09
#1 HMS$0.07
HMS 80/20$0.06
Sheet Metal$0.05
Shredded Auto Scrap$0.07
Structural Steel$0.07

Scrap Prices for Stainless Steel per Pound in Richardson

MetalPrice Per Pound
201 SS$0.27
301 SS$0.40
304 SS Solid$0.58
304 SS Turning$0.50
309 SS$0.75
310 SS$1.14
316 SS Solid$0.75
330 SS$1.86

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 Richardson

MetalPrice Per Pound
Scrap #1 Prepared$0.07
Scrap #2 Prepared$0.08
Scrap #1 Unprepared$0.06
Scrap #2 Unprepared$0.06
Scrap Auto Slabs Whole$0.06
Scrap Cast Iron$0.10
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 Richardson

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