Average scrap price for Aluminum Cans (UBC)

180-day market: price lists from 5 yards. As of 10/5/2026.
$0.72/ lb−$0.13 (15.3%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.72
Lowest price ⓘ$0.61
Highest price$0.85Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Pennsylvania
  • Low (around $0.61): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.72): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.85+): 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 $0.50 to $0.80.
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Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 5 live board rates (out of 13 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Aluminum Cans (UBC) in Pennsylvania

Scrap yards in Pennsylvania buying Aluminum Cans (UBC) — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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Updated 29 days ago

Iron City Steel & Recycling

Listed as: Aluminum Cans
1308 Main St, Glenwillard, PA 15046 Plan route
$0.61/ lb
Updated 35 days ago

Brenner Recycling

Listed as: Aluminum Cans
282 S Wyoming St, Hazleton, PA 18201 Plan route
$0.85/ lb
Updated 70 days ago

American Steel Processing

Listed as: Aluminum Cans
4900 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 Plan route
$0.80/ lb
Updated 70 days ago

SOS Metals Inc.

Listed as: ALUMINUM CANS
320 PA-54, Mt Carmel, PA 17851 Plan route
$0.65/ lb
Updated 168 days ago

Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

Listed as: CANS ALUMINUM
1056 PA-61, Pottsville, PA 17901 Plan route
$0.70/ lb
Updated 226 days ago

JFR Salvage Inc

Listed as: Aluminum Cans
860 Crowe Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Plan route
$0.50/ lb

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Compare Aluminum Cans (UBC) prices with other Aluminum grades

See the exact price difference between Aluminum Cans (UBC) and similar grades like Aluminum BX or Aluminum 5052 (Plate). Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Aluminum Cans (UBC)
Aluminum Cans (UBC) Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.72 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +23.7%
Aluminum BX Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.60 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +5.1%
Price analytics
Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Painted Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.08 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +2.4%
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.93 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.88 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.81 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -21.1%
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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.78 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -9.1%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.71 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +1.4%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.71 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +8.7%
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Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.68 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +20.5%
Price analytics
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.61 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +39.7%
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Cast Aluminum Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.60 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +10.3%
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Aluminum Turnings Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Irony & Breakage Aluminum Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.23 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +25.0%
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Price trend: Aluminum Cans (UBC) at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Aluminum Cans (UBC) at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

Daily price history for Aluminum Cans (UBC)

The table below shows the daily price history for Aluminum Cans (UBC) at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.72 / lb−$0.13$0.61 – $0.61
9/29/2026 $0.85 / lb+$0.10$0.85 – $0.85
9/26/2026 $0.75 / lb+$0.05$0.75 – $0.75
9/9/2026 $0.70 / lb+$0.05$0.70 – $0.70
9/3/2026 $0.65 / lb+$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
9/2/2026 $0.60 / lb+$0.05$0.60 – $0.60
9/1/2026 $0.55 / lb−$0.10$0.55 – $0.55
8/28/2026 $0.65 / lb+$0.10$0.65 – $0.65
8/26/2026 $0.55 / lb−$0.18$0.55 – $0.55
8/25/2026 $0.73 / lb+$0.14$0.65 – $0.80
8/20/2026 $0.59 / lb+$0.09$0.59 – $0.59
8/17/2026 $0.50 / lb−$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
7/31/2026 $0.55 / lb+$0.05$0.55 – $0.55
7/24/2026 $0.50 / lb−$0.10$0.50 – $0.50
7/22/2026 $0.60 / lb+$0.05$0.60 – $0.60
7/18/2026 $0.55 / lb+$0.05$0.55 – $0.55
7/17/2026 $0.50 / lb−$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
7/8/2026 $0.55 / lb+$0.05$0.55 – $0.55
7/2/2026 $0.50 / lb−$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
7/1/2026 $0.55 / lb+$0.05$0.55 – $0.55
6/30/2026 $0.50 / lb−$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
6/26/2026 $0.55 / lb−$0.05$0.55 – $0.55
6/25/2026 $0.60 / lb−$0.05$0.60 – $0.60
6/17/2026 $0.65 / lb−$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
6/16/2026 $0.70 / lb+$0.05$0.70 – $0.70
6/5/2026 $0.65 / lb— no change$0.65 – $0.65
6/4/2026 $0.65 / lb−$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
5/28/2026 $0.70 / lb+$0.05$0.70 – $0.70
5/27/2026 $0.65 / lb−$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
5/26/2026 $0.70 / lb+$0.05$0.70 – $0.70
5/25/2026 $0.65 / lb−$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
5/24/2026 $0.70 / lb+$0.05$0.70 – $0.70
5/22/2026 $0.65 / lb— no change$0.65 – $0.65
5/20/2026 $0.65 / lb— no change$0.65 – $0.65
5/19/2026 $0.65 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.70
5/18/2026 $0.65 / lb— no change$0.60 – $0.70
5/17/2026 $0.65 / lb−$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
5/15/2026 $0.70 / lb+$0.10$0.70 – $0.70
5/14/2026 $0.60 / lb+$0.07$0.60 – $0.60
5/13/2026 $0.53 / lb−$0.17$0.53 – $0.53
5/12/2026 $0.70 / lb+$0.10$0.70 – $0.70
5/11/2026 $0.60 / lb−$0.10$0.60 – $0.60
5/10/2026 $0.70 / lb+$0.05$0.70 – $0.70
5/9/2026 $0.65 / lb−$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
5/7/2026 $0.70 / lb+$0.02$0.70 – $0.70
5/4/2026 $0.68 / lb+$0.08$0.65 – $0.70
5/2/2026 $0.60 / lb−$0.05$0.60 – $0.60
4/27/2026 $0.65 / lb−$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
4/23/2026 $0.70 / lb−$0.05$0.70 – $0.70
4/16/2026 $0.75 / lb+$0.05$0.75 – $0.75
4/7/2026 $0.70 / lb−$0.05$0.70 – $0.70
4/5/2026 $0.75 / lb+$0.05$0.75 – $0.75
4/3/2026 $0.70 / lb−$0.05$0.70 – $0.70
4/2/2026 $0.75 / lb+$0.05$0.75 – $0.75
4/1/2026 $0.70 / lb+$0.05$0.70 – $0.70
3/24/2026 $0.65 / lb−$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
3/22/2026 $0.70 / lb— no change$0.65 – $0.75
3/13/2026 $0.70 / lb+$0.14$0.70 – $0.70
3/4/2026 $0.56 / lb−$0.08$0.55 – $0.57
2/17/2026 $0.64 / lb+$0.14$0.55 – $0.73
12/19/2025 $0.50 / lb+$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
12/14/2025 $0.45 / lb−$0.35$0.45 – $0.45
12/12/2025 $0.80 / lb+$0.10$0.80 – $0.80
12/5/2025 $0.70 / lb— no change$0.70 – $0.70
12/4/2025 $0.70 / lb+$0.20$0.70 – $0.70
11/8/2025 $0.50 / lb+$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
10/14/2025 $0.45 / lb−$0.20$0.45 – $0.45
9/3/2025 $0.65 / lb— no change$0.65 – $0.65
8/30/2025 $0.65 / lb−$0.10$0.65 – $0.65
8/23/2025 $0.75 / lb−$0.10$0.75 – $0.75
8/8/2025 $0.85 / lb+$0.30$0.85 – $0.85
8/4/2025 $0.55 / lb+$0.05$0.55 – $0.55
7/15/2025 $0.50 / lb−$0.18$0.50 – $0.50
7/11/2025 $0.68 / lb−$0.02$0.68 – $0.68
6/21/2025 $0.70 / lb— no change$0.70 – $0.70
6/17/2025 $0.70 / lb+$0.10$0.70 – $0.70
6/11/2025 $0.60 / lb+$0.15$0.60 – $0.60
6/9/2025 $0.45 / lb−$0.37$0.45 – $0.45
6/6/2025 $0.82 / lb+$0.17$0.82 – $0.82
6/2/2025 $0.65 / lb+$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
5/21/2025 $0.60 / lb+$0.15$0.60 – $0.60
5/20/2025 $0.45 / lb−$0.10$0.45 – $0.45
4/30/2025 $0.55 / lb−$0.15$0.55 – $0.55
3/23/2025 $0.70 / lb−$0.05$0.70 – $0.70
2/13/2025 $0.75 / lb+$0.09$0.75 – $0.75
1/30/2025 $0.66 / lb+$0.06$0.66 – $0.66
1/25/2025 $0.60 / lb+$0.20$0.60 – $0.60
1/13/2025 $0.40 / lb−$0.30$0.40 – $0.40
12/8/2024 $0.70 / lb+$0.05$0.70 – $0.70
12/5/2024 $0.65 / lb+$0.25$0.65 – $0.65
10/5/2024 $0.40 / lb−$0.15$0.40 – $0.40
9/20/2024 $0.55 / lb−$0.03$0.55 – $0.55
9/8/2024 $0.58 / lb+$0.08$0.55 – $0.60
8/3/2024 $0.50 / lb— no change$0.50 – $0.50
7/13/2024 $0.50 / lb−$0.02$0.50 – $0.50
5/29/2024 $0.52 / lb−$0.13$0.52 – $0.52
5/28/2024 $0.65 / lb+$0.20$0.65 – $0.65
5/25/2024 $0.45 / lb−$0.10$0.45 – $0.45
4/13/2024 $0.55 / lb+$0.20$0.55 – $0.55
2/27/2024 $0.35 / lb— no change$0.35 – $0.35
2/26/2024 $0.35 / lb+$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
12/10/2023 $0.30 / lb−$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
12/2/2023 $0.35 / lb−$0.10$0.35 – $0.35
6/8/2023 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
6/4/2023 $0.40 / lb— no change$0.40 – $0.40
4/2/2023 $0.40 / lb−$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
3/21/2023 $0.50 / lb−$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
2/6/2023 $0.55 / lb+$0.20$0.55 – $0.55
12/1/2022 $0.35 / lb−$0.25$0.35 – $0.35
10/6/2022 $0.60 / lb+$0.22$0.60 – $0.60
10/3/2022 $0.38 / lb−$0.07$0.38 – $0.38
9/30/2022 $0.45 / lb+$0.10$0.45 – $0.45
9/27/2022 $0.35 / lb−$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
8/19/2022 $0.40 / lb— no change$0.40 – $0.40
8/15/2022 $0.40 / lb−$0.25$0.40 – $0.40
8/14/2022 $0.65 / lb+$0.25$0.65 – $0.65
8/9/2022 $0.40 / lb−$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
6/25/2022 $0.50 / lb— no change$0.50 – $0.50
5/25/2022 $0.50 / lb−$0.25$0.50 – $0.50
5/16/2022 $0.75 / lb+$0.25$0.75 – $0.75
1/22/2022 $0.50 / lb−$0.20$0.50 – $0.50
12/6/2021 $0.70 / lb+$0.11$0.70 – $0.70
10/22/2021 $0.59 / lb−$0.06$0.59 – $0.59
10/16/2021 $0.65 / lb+$0.10$0.65 – $0.65
9/10/2021 $0.55 / lb+$0.06$0.55 – $0.55
8/1/2021 $0.49 / lb+$0.09$0.49 – $0.49
7/31/2021 $0.40 / lb+$0.08$0.40 – $0.40
7/27/2021 $0.32 / lb−$0.03$0.32 – $0.32
5/16/2021 $0.35 / lb−$0.15$0.35 – $0.35
5/13/2021 $0.50 / lb+$0.15$0.50 – $0.50
4/19/2021 $0.35 / lb+$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
3/1/2021 $0.30 / lb+$0.02$0.30 – $0.30
1/28/2021 $0.28 / lb−$0.02$0.28 – $0.28
1/16/2021 $0.30 / lb+$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
12/5/2020 $0.25 / lb— no change$0.25 – $0.25
12/2/2020 $0.25 / lb+$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
11/25/2020 $0.20 / lb−$0.20$0.20 – $0.20
9/28/2020 $0.40 / lb+$0.22$0.40 – $0.40
9/27/2020 $0.18 / lb−$0.10$0.18 – $0.18
11/15/2019 $0.28 / lb−$0.03$0.28 – $0.28
9/22/2019 $0.31 / lb−$0.10$0.31 – $0.31
9/4/2019 $0.41 / lb+$0.11$0.41 – $0.41
8/17/2019 $0.30 / lb−$0.10$0.30 – $0.30
11/1/2018 $0.40 / lb+$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
3/20/2018 $0.35 / lb— no change$0.35 – $0.35
12/25/2016 $0.35 / lb+$0.03$0.35 – $0.35
11/26/2016 $0.32 / lb−$0.02$0.32 – $0.32
10/22/2015 $0.34 / lb−$0.04$0.34 – $0.34
8/12/2015 $0.38 / lb−$0.07$0.38 – $0.38
5/12/2015 $0.45 / lb−$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
3/27/2015 $0.50 / lb+$0.02$0.50 – $0.50
2/9/2015 $0.48 / lb−$0.02$0.48 – $0.48
8/27/2014 $0.50 / lb+$0.05$0.50 – $0.50