Average scrap price for Cast Aluminum

365-day market: price lists from 5 yards. As of 2/17/2026.
$0.26/ lb−$0.25 (49%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.26
Lowest price $0.26
Highest price$0.26Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers South Carolina
  • Low (around $0.26): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.26): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.26+): 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 $0.31 to $0.31.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 5 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell Cast Aluminum in South Carolina

Scrap yards in South Carolina buying Cast Aluminum — 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 215 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: Cast Aluminum
2061 Nazareth Church Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301 Plan route
$0.26/ lb
Updated 215 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: Cast Aluminum
7515 Asheville Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29303 Plan route
$0.26/ lb
Updated 215 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: Cast Aluminum
428 N Gossett St, Anderson, SC 29621 Plan route
$0.26/ lb

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Compare Cast Aluminum prices with other Aluminum grades

See the exact price difference between Cast Aluminum and similar grades like Aluminum 5052 (Plate) or Aluminum 6061 Structural. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Cast Aluminum
Cast Aluminum Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.26 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +22.5%
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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.20 / lb
Mix it with Cast Aluminum?They'll pay $0.26 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.94 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.77 / lb
Mix it with Cast Aluminum?They'll pay $0.26 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.51 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +13.2%
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Aluminum BX Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.45 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +18.2%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.0%
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Painted Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.23 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +7.3%
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.07 / 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 6 mo.: +5.4%
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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.88 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +9.4%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.86 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +15.5%
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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.84 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +5.8%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.82 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +15.6%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.81 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +20.0%
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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.72 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Thermal Break Aluminum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 3003 Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.66 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +9.7%
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Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.61 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +35.0%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.53 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +11.1%
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Daily price history for Cast Aluminum

The table below shows the daily price history for Cast Aluminum 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)
$0.26 / lb−$0.25$0.26 – $0.39
5/24/2025 $0.51 / lb+$0.17$0.51 – $0.51
3/28/2025 $0.34 / lb+$0.04$0.31 – $0.41
2/29/2024 $0.30 / lb+$0.02$0.30 – $0.30
10/31/2023 $0.28 / lb−$0.02$0.26 – $0.29
9/30/2023 $0.30 / lb+$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
11/27/2022 $0.25 / lb−$0.09$0.25 – $0.25
8/12/2022 $0.34 / lb−$0.06$0.27 – $0.40
7/6/2022 $0.40 / lb— no change$0.40 – $0.40
5/20/2022 $0.40 / lb+$0.08$0.40 – $0.40
1/29/2022 $0.32 / lb— no change$0.32 – $0.32
1/8/2022 $0.32 / lb−$0.10$0.32 – $0.32
12/31/2021 $0.42 / lb+$0.14$0.42 – $0.42
10/28/2021 $0.28 / lb— no change$0.28 – $0.28
9/25/2021 $0.28 / lb−$0.21$0.28 – $0.28
4/22/2021 $0.49 / lb+$0.24$0.38 – $0.59
4/21/2021 $0.25 / lb−$0.20$0.25 – $0.25
2/26/2021 $0.45 / lb+$0.25$0.36 – $0.53