SchrottCurrent Prices for Used Aluminum Cans (UBC) in Oklahoma
Current Aluminum Cans (UBC) prices at scrap yards in Oklahoma. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average Aluminum Cans (UBC) Price
$0.60/ lb
−$0.18 (24%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)Avg: $0.60
Lowest price ⓘ$0.50
Highest price$0.72Who pays the most? ⟶
National high for this grade: $0.82 / lb.
How to read scrap yard offers in Oklahoma
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (around $0.50): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.60): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.72+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.33 to $0.83.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~46.4% (-$0.52 / lb).
Typical spread for this grade: 6%–49%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates (out of 4 tracked local buyers).
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates (out of 4 tracked local buyers).
Aluminum Cans (UBC) price reference for Oklahoma
Scrap yards in Oklahoma don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.75 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Aluminum Cans (UBC) prices across the U.S. →
Top Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum Cans in Oklahoma
These are scrap yards in Oklahoma that recently updated Aluminum Cans (UBC) prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.
Updated 11 days ago
CMC Recycling
Listed as: Aluminum Cans
$0.72 / lb
Updated 63 days ago
Western Oklahoma Metal Recycling LLC
Listed as: Aluminum Cans
$0.50 / lb
Updated 138 days ago
Wheeler Metals
Listed as: ALUMINUM CANS
$0.50 / lb
Updated 252 days ago
All Metals Recycling
Listed as: Cans
$0.55 / lb
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Aluminum Cans (UBC) | $0.60 / lb |
| Aluminum BX | $2.06 / lb |
| Aluminum 5052 (Plate) | $1.31 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) | $1.19 / lb |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) | $1.08 / lb |
| Painted Aluminum Extrusion | $1.06 / lb |
| Lithographic Plates (Litho) | $1.03 / lb |
| Aluminum Siding & Gutters | $1.01 / lb |
| Aluminum Clips & MLC | $0.93 / lb |
| Dirty Aluminum Extrusion | $0.87 / lb |
| Aluminum 6061 Structural | $0.86 / lb |
| Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels | $0.83 / lb |
| Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels | $0.74 / lb |
| Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) | $0.72 / lb |
| Aluminum 3003 | $0.70 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Sheet | $0.70 / lb |
| Thermal Break Aluminum | $0.69 / lb |
| Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) | $0.60 / lb |
| Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum | $0.58 / lb |
| Irony & Breakage Aluminum | $0.45 / lb |
| Cast Aluminum | $0.43 / lb |
| Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) | $0.40 / lb |
| Aluminum Turnings | $0.25 / lb |
| Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge | $0.13 / lb |
Aluminum Cans (UBC) Price Trends & Market History
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 Cans (UBC): Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)
Avg scrap yard price
$0.60
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.52 / lb
vs. exchange
Today's world market price (LME)
$1.12 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The LME price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between LME and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.
Aluminum Cans (UBC): Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Aluminum Cans (UBC) is 48.7%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 6.7%–45.5%). The gap can reflect local demand, timing against the exchange, or what yards are paying for this grade — shop several yards if you need the best number. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $1.1113 / lb | $0.57 / lb | −$0.54 (48.7%) |
| April 2026 | $1.1214 / lb | $0.70 / lb | −$0.42 (37.6%) |
| March 2026 | $1.0734 / lb | $0.71 / lb | −$0.36 (33.9%) |
| February 2026 | $1.2032 / lb | $0.71 / lb | −$0.49 (41%) |
| January 2026 | $1.0514 / lb | $0.74 / lb | −$0.31 (29.6%) |
| December 2025 | $0.9829 / lb | $0.63 / lb | −$0.35 (35.9%) |
| November 2025 | $0.9300 / lb | $0.60 / lb | −$0.33 (35.5%) |
| October 2025 | $0.8876 / lb | $0.58 / lb | −$0.31 (34.7%) |
| September 2025 | $0.8612 / lb | $0.58 / lb | −$0.28 (32.7%) |
| August 2025 | $0.8667 / lb | $0.54 / lb | −$0.33 (37.7%) |
| July 2025 | $0.8378 / lb | $0.63 / lb | −$0.21 (24.8%) |
| June 2025 | $0.8023 / lb | $0.71 / lb | −$0.09 (11.5%) |
| May 2025 | $0.8072 / lb | $0.60 / lb | −$0.21 (25.7%) |
| April 2025 | $0.7440 / lb | $0.64 / lb | −$0.10 (14%) |
| March 2025 | $0.8786 / lb | $0.82 / lb | −$0.06 (6.7%) |
| February 2025 | $0.8934 / lb | $0.56 / lb | −$0.33 (37.3%) |
| January 2025 | $0.8129 / lb | $0.58 / lb | −$0.23 (28.7%) |
| December 2024 | $0.8050 / lb | $0.55 / lb | −$0.26 (31.7%) |
| November 2024 | $0.8092 / lb | $0.54 / lb | −$0.27 (33.3%) |
| October 2024 | $0.8481 / lb | $0.56 / lb | −$0.29 (34%) |
| September 2024 | $0.8415 / lb | $0.63 / lb | −$0.21 (25.1%) |
| August 2024 | $0.8387 / lb | $0.53 / lb | −$0.31 (36.8%) |
| July 2024 | $0.9059 / lb | $0.57 / lb | −$0.34 (37.1%) |
| June 2024 | $0.9578 / lb | $0.58 / lb | −$0.38 (39.4%) |
| May 2024 | $0.9952 / lb | $0.60 / lb | −$0.40 (39.7%) |
| 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 | $0.52 / lb | −$0.39 (42.8%) |
| 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 | $0.51 / lb | −$0.43 (45.5%) |
| October 2023 | $0.9175 / lb | $0.53 / lb | −$0.39 (42.2%) |
| September 2023 | $0.9470 / lb | $0.53 / lb | −$0.42 (44%) |
| August 2023 | $0.9300 / lb | $0.56 / lb | −$0.37 (39.8%) |
| July 2023 | $0.9341 / lb | $0.56 / lb | −$0.37 (40%) |
| June 2023 | $0.9442 / lb | $0.57 / lb | −$0.37 (39.6%) |
| May 2023 | $0.9455 / lb | $0.54 / lb | −$0.41 (42.9%) |
| April 2023 | $0.9716 / lb | $0.58 / lb | −$0.39 (40.3%) |
| March 2023 | $1.0317 / lb | $0.60 / lb | −$0.43 (41.8%) |
| February 2023 | $1.0817 / lb | $0.65 / lb | −$0.43 (39.9%) |
| January 2023 | $1.0638 / lb | $0.63 / lb | −$0.43 (40.8%) |
| December 2022 | $1.0395 / lb | $0.62 / lb | −$0.42 (40.4%) |
| November 2022 | $1.0262 / lb | $0.58 / lb | −$0.45 (43.5%) |
| October 2022 | $0.9628 / lb | $0.58 / lb | −$0.38 (39.8%) |
| September 2022 | $0.9553 / lb | $0.53 / lb | −$0.43 (44.5%) |
| August 2022 | $1.0027 / lb | $0.59 / lb | −$0.41 (41.2%) |
| July 2022 | $0.9327 / lb | $0.55 / lb | −$0.38 (41%) |
| June 2022 | $1.0365 / lb | $0.62 / lb | −$0.42 (40.2%) |
| May 2022 | $1.1042 / lb | $0.65 / lb | −$0.45 (41.1%) |
| April 2022 | $1.1271 / lb | $0.68 / lb | −$0.45 (39.7%) |
| March 2022 | $1.0702 / lb | $0.64 / lb | −$0.43 (40.2%) |
| February 2022 | $1.1221 / lb | $0.67 / lb | −$0.45 (40.3%) |
| January 2022 | $1.1564 / lb | $0.69 / lb | −$0.47 (40.3%) |
| December 2021 | $1.0928 / lb | $0.61 / lb | −$0.48 (44.2%) |
| November 2021 | $1.0724 / lb | $0.61 / lb | −$0.46 (43.1%) |
| October 2021 | $1.0514 / lb | $0.63 / lb | −$0.42 (40.1%) |
| September 2021 | $1.1106 / lb | $0.64 / lb | −$0.47 (42.4%) |
| August 2021 | $1.1818 / lb | $0.69 / lb | −$0.49 (41.6%) |
| July 2021 | $1.1065 / lb | $0.64 / lb | −$0.47 (42.2%) |
| June 2021 | $1.0651 / lb | $0.64 / lb | −$0.43 (39.9%) |
| May 2021 | $1.0793 / lb | $0.65 / lb | −$0.43 (39.8%) |
| April 2021 | $1.0639 / lb | $0.63 / lb | −$0.43 (40.8%) |
| March 2021 | $1.0382 / lb | $0.61 / lb | −$0.43 (41.2%) |
| February 2021 | $0.9979 / lb | $0.55 / lb | −$0.45 (44.9%) |
| January 2021 | $0.9482 / lb | $0.54 / lb | −$0.41 (43%) |
Aluminum Cans (UBC) 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.57 / lb | −$0.18 | $0.72 – $0.72 | |
| 4/14/2026 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 3/26/2026 | $0.65 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 3/22/2026 | $0.68 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.68 – $0.68 |
| 3/16/2026 | $0.83 / lb | +$0.13 | $0.83 – $0.83 |
| 3/4/2026 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.69 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.69 – $0.69 |
| 2/3/2026 | $0.70 / lb | −$0.08 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 2/2/2026 | $0.78 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.78 – $0.78 |
| 1/16/2026 | $0.74 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.74 – $0.74 |
| 1/14/2026 | $0.73 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.73 – $0.73 |
| 1/8/2026 | $0.88 / lb | +$0.06 | $0.88 – $0.88 |
| 1/5/2026 | $0.82 / lb | +$0.32 | $0.82 – $0.82 |
| 12/19/2025 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.19 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 12/17/2025 | $0.69 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.69 – $0.69 |
| 11/24/2025 | $0.61 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.61 – $0.61 |
| 11/10/2025 | $0.63 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.63 – $0.63 |
| 11/5/2025 | $0.64 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.64 – $0.64 |
| 10/10/2025 | $0.69 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.69 – $0.69 |
| 9/29/2025 | $0.66 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.66 – $0.66 |
| 9/15/2025 | $0.64 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.64 – $0.64 |
| 9/4/2025 | $0.63 / lb | +$0.30 | $0.63 – $0.63 |
| 9/2/2025 | $0.33 / lb | −$0.22 | $0.33 – $0.33 |
| 8/27/2025 | $0.55 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 8/12/2025 | $0.62 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.62 – $0.62 |
| 8/3/2025 | $0.66 / lb | −$0.04 | $0.66 – $0.66 |
| 7/18/2025 | $0.70 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 7/12/2025 | $0.71 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.71 – $0.71 |
| 7/1/2025 | $0.67 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.67 – $0.67 |
| 6/23/2025 | $0.77 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.77 – $0.77 |
| 6/15/2025 | $0.74 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.74 – $0.74 |
| 6/4/2025 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.24 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 5/29/2025 | $0.51 / lb | −$0.14 | $0.51 – $0.51 |
| 5/20/2025 | $0.65 / lb | −$0.08 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 5/6/2025 | $0.73 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.73 – $0.73 |
| 4/24/2025 | $0.74 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.74 – $0.74 |
| 4/22/2025 | $0.71 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.71 – $0.71 |
| 4/20/2025 | $0.72 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.72 – $0.72 |
| 4/7/2025 | $0.71 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.71 – $0.71 |
| 3/31/2025 | $0.78 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.78 – $0.78 |
| 3/27/2025 | $0.81 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.81 – $0.81 |
| 3/21/2025 | $0.84 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.84 – $0.84 |
| 3/13/2025 | $0.85 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.85 – $0.85 |
| 3/5/2025 | $0.81 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.81 – $0.81 |
| 1/26/2025 | $0.86 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.86 – $0.86 |
| 12/9/2024 | $0.76 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.76 – $0.76 |
| 11/14/2024 | $0.72 / lb | +$0.27 | $0.72 – $0.72 |
| 11/2/2024 | $0.45 / lb | −$0.30 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 10/8/2024 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 9/28/2024 | $0.71 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.71 – $0.71 |
| 9/20/2024 | $0.68 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.68 – $0.68 |
| 9/6/2024 | $0.63 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.63 – $0.63 |
| 8/9/2024 | $0.55 / lb | −$0.12 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 7/17/2024 | $0.67 / lb | +$0.06 | $0.67 – $0.67 |
| 6/14/2024 | $0.61 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.61 – $0.61 |
| 6/1/2024 | $0.62 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.62 – $0.62 |
| 4/24/2024 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 4/8/2024 | $0.58 / lb | +$0.14 | $0.58 – $0.58 |
| 2/29/2024 | $0.44 / lb | +$0.06 | $0.44 – $0.44 |
| 11/30/2023 | $0.38 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.38 – $0.38 |
| 10/4/2023 | $0.43 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.43 – $0.43 |
| 10/1/2023 | $0.39 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.39 – $0.39 |
| 5/28/2023 | $0.44 / lb | −$0.06 | $0.44 – $0.44 |
| 3/25/2023 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.13 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 1/28/2023 | $0.63 / lb | +$0.13 | $0.63 – $0.63 |
| 11/27/2022 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.11 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 9/29/2022 | $0.39 / lb | −$0.18 | $0.39 – $0.39 |
| 8/12/2022 | $0.57 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.57 – $0.57 |
| 7/6/2022 | $0.49 / lb | −$0.12 | $0.49 – $0.49 |
| 5/20/2022 | $0.61 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.61 – $0.61 |
| 1/29/2022 | $0.66 / lb | +$0.12 | $0.66 – $0.66 |
| 12/19/2021 | $0.54 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.54 – $0.54 |
| 12/2/2021 | $0.44 / lb | −$0.21 | $0.44 – $0.44 |
| 10/22/2021 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 9/25/2021 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 8/3/2021 | $0.53 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.53 – $0.53 |
| 5/10/2021 | $0.68 / lb | +$0.09 | $0.68 – $0.68 |
| 4/21/2021 | $0.59 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.59 – $0.59 |
| 3/6/2021 | $0.54 / lb | +$0.07 | $0.54 – $0.54 |
| 2/26/2021 | $0.47 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.47 – $0.47 |
Aluminum Cans (UBC) scrap prices in Oklahoma on the map
The map shows cities in Oklahoma with Aluminum Cans (UBC) scrap prices. Click a marker or pick a city in the list below to see Aluminum Cans (UBC) prices in that location.
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