Clean Aluminum Sheet Scrap Prices in Kentucky
Current Clean Aluminum Sheet prices at scrap yards in Kentucky. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average Clean Aluminum Sheet Price
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (up to $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.
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Clean Aluminum Sheet price reference for Kentucky
Scrap yards in Kentucky don’t always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.63/lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Clean Aluminum Sheet prices across the U.S. →
Where to Sell Clean Aluminum Sheet in Kentucky
These are scrap yards in Kentucky that recently updated Clean Aluminum Sheet 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.
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The #1 rule at scrap yards: if you mix grades, they’ll weigh everything at the lowest rate. See the price gap below — if you have higher-value metal, always sort and weigh each grade separately to avoid leaving money on the table.
Clean Aluminum Sheet Price Trends & History
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Clean Aluminum Sheet: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)
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World market price (LME)
Clean Aluminum Sheet: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 (current) | $1.097176 | $0.59 | -$0.51 (46.6%) |
| February 2026 | $1.2032 | $0.59 | -$0.62 (51.3%) |
| January 2026 | $1.051423 | $0.63 | -$0.42 (40%) |
| December 2025 | $0.982942 | $0.59 | -$0.39 (40.1%) |
| November 2025 | $0.930043 | $0.56 | -$0.37 (39.9%) |
| October 2025 | $0.887584 | $0.53 | -$0.35 (39.9%) |
| September 2025 | $0.86119 | $0.51 | -$0.35 (40.6%) |
| August 2025 | $0.866703 | $0.52 | -$0.34 (39.6%) |
| July 2025 | $0.837774 | $0.50 | -$0.33 (40%) |
| June 2025 | $0.802343 | $0.48 | -$0.32 (39.9%) |
| May 2025 | $0.807171 | $0.48 | -$0.32 (40%) |
| April 2025 | $0.744003 | $0.45 | -$0.30 (39.9%) |
| March 2025 | $0.8424 | $0.51 | -$0.34 (40%) |
Clean Aluminum Sheet 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | $0.50 / lb | -$0.02 | $0.50 - $0.50 |
| 2/23/2026 | $0.52 / lb | -$0.03 | $0.52 - $0.52 |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.55 - $0.55 |
| 9/11/2025 | $0.50 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.50 - $0.50 |
Maximizing Your Payout for Clean Aluminum Sheet
If you're hauling aluminum siding, lawn furniture frames, gutters, or light roofing to the yard, you're dealing with Clean Aluminum Sheet. Across the US, scale prices are currently ranging from $0.55 up to $0.72 per pound, with the national average hovering at $0.63. But don't expect the top tier payout if your load is contaminated. Scrap yards are strict—clean means entirely free of steel, heavy plastics, rubber, and other non-aluminum metals.
The Scrapper's Guide to Prepping Aluminum Sheet
To get that clean price, you need to put in the prep work. Aluminum sheet is notoriously lightweight, so volume and cleanliness are everything. Leaving screws or brackets attached is the fastest way to get bumped down to an 'irony' or breakage rate, which pays significantly less at the scale.
- Keep it Clean: Ensure no steel rivets or screws remain. Paint is usually acceptable for sheet grade.
- Strip the Extras: Gutters and siding must be stripped of steel hangers, brackets, and thick weatherstripping.
- Don't Mix Cast: Keep heavier die-cast pieces out of your sheet load.
Yard Pro Tip: Always run a strong magnet over your aluminum sheet, especially around seams, corners, and joints. Steel rivets, screws, and brackets are often painted over and hide easily. Snipping off a few steel bolts can instantly bump your payout from a low-paying irony rate back up to the clean sheet price. Don't let the scale beat you over two ounces of hidden steel.
Don't Mix Up Your Alloys
Aluminum sheet is generally made from alloys like 1100, 3003, or 3105. If you throw it in the same gaylord box as heavier, specialized alloy grades, you're costing yourself cash. For example, mixing up your clean sheet with Aluminum 5052 (Plate) could result in a loss of about $0.65 per pound because the yard will just pay the lowest common denominator rate for the mixed load. Keep it separated from Aluminum 6061 Structural and Aluminum 3003 if you have enough weight. For context, heavy structural aluminum is currently paying $0.72 to $0.87/lb, so keep those loads distinctly separate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the commodities market affect clean aluminum sheet prices?
Scrap aluminum prices closely track the LME. Currently, clean aluminum sheet scale prices run about 47.6% below the spot price. When global manufacturing demand shifts, local buyers adjust their scale payouts almost immediately to protect their margins.
Can aluminum sheet have paint on it?
Usually, yes. Painted siding, gutters, and trim still count as Clean Aluminum Sheet at the vast majority of yards, as long as there is no steel, foam insulation, or thick plastic attached. Always verify with buyers in Kentucky to ensure they don't have special rules for heavy tar or extreme paint coatings.
What is the current average payout?
Right now, our data shows the national average is $0.63 per pound. Expect local variations depending on export demand, how much weight you bring, and your relationship with the yard scale master.
Clean Aluminum Sheet scrap prices in Kentucky on the map
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