Scrap Irony Aluminum Radiators Prices in the US
Find the most accurate scrap market data for Irony Aluminum Radiators and track current price fluctuations across US to maximize your profit at the scale.
Average Irony Aluminum Radiators Price
- Low (up to $0.25): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.46): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.75+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 16 live board rates today.
Top Rated Scrap Yards Buying Irony Aluminum Radiators in in the US
Local buyers in in the US often adjust their boards based on inventory needs and current LME trends. We recommend calling ahead to these yards to lock in the best available rate before hauling your load.
Astro City Scrap Metal
Sgt. Scrap
Sgt. Scrap
Weiner Iron & Metal Corp
Berman Brothers
Edge Metals Recycling
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶Irony Aluminum Radiators vs. Related Non-Ferrous Grades
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Historical Price Trends for Irony Aluminum Radiators
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Irony Aluminum Radiators: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)
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World market price (LME)
Irony Aluminum Radiators: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 (current) | $1.097176 | $0.50 | -$0.59 (54.1%) |
| February 2026 | $1.2032 | $0.53 | -$0.67 (55.7%) |
| January 2026 | $1.051423 | $0.63 | -$0.42 (40%) |
| December 2025 | $0.982942 | $0.80 | -$0.18 (18.6%) |
| November 2025 | $0.930043 | $0.65 | -$0.28 (30.5%) |
| October 2025 | $0.887584 | $0.75 | -$0.14 (15.6%) |
| September 2025 | $0.86119 | $0.46 | -$0.40 (46.8%) |
| August 2025 | $0.866703 | $0.45 | -$0.42 (48.5%) |
| July 2025 | $0.837774 | $0.32 | -$0.52 (62.1%) |
| June 2025 | $0.802343 | $0.34 | -$0.46 (57.3%) |
| May 2025 | $0.807171 | $0.40 | -$0.41 (50.8%) |
| April 2025 | $0.744003 | $0.59 | -$0.15 (20.5%) |
| March 2025 | $0.878574 | $0.53 | -$0.35 (39.9%) |
| February 2025 | $0.893382 | $0.51 | -$0.39 (43.2%) |
| January 2025 | $0.812942 | $0.40 | -$0.41 (50.4%) |
| December 2024 | $0.805026 | $0.44 | -$0.37 (45.4%) |
| November 2024 | $0.80919 | $0.38 | -$0.43 (52.9%) |
| October 2024 | $0.84811 | $0.51 | -$0.34 (40.1%) |
| September 2024 | $0.84145 | $0.54 | -$0.30 (35.8%) |
| August 2024 | $0.838665 | $0.59 | -$0.24 (29.1%) |
| July 2024 | $0.905877 | $0.40 | -$0.51 (56.1%) |
| June 2024 | $0.957757 | $0.53 | -$0.43 (44.9%) |
| May 2024 | $0.995197 | $0.58 | -$0.42 (42%) |
| April 2024 | $0.9588 | $0.46 | -$0.50 (52.1%) |
| March 2024 | $0.916803 | $0.67 | -$0.24 (26.6%) |
| February 2024 | $0.908876 | $0.50 | -$0.41 (45.5%) |
| January 2024 | $0.981155 | $0.59 | -$0.39 (39.8%) |
| December 2023 | $0.992781 | $0.65 | -$0.35 (35%) |
| November 2023 | $0.936113 | $0.46 | -$0.48 (51%) |
| October 2023 | $0.91751 | $0.52 | -$0.39 (42.8%) |
| September 2023 | $0.946997 | $0.47 | -$0.48 (50.8%) |
| August 2023 | $0.930013 | $0.56 | -$0.37 (40.1%) |
| July 2023 | $0.934068 | $0.56 | -$0.37 (39.9%) |
| June 2023 | $0.944237 | $0.65 | -$0.29 (31.1%) |
| May 2023 | $0.9455 | $0.54 | -$0.41 (43.3%) |
| April 2023 | $0.971563 | $0.58 | -$0.39 (40.1%) |
| March 2023 | $1.031729 | $0.75 | -$0.28 (27.2%) |
| February 2023 | $1.081664 | $0.65 | -$0.43 (40.1%) |
| January 2023 | $1.063787 | $0.64 | -$0.42 (39.9%) |
| December 2022 | $1.03949 | $0.83 | -$0.21 (19.9%) |
| November 2022 | $1.026153 | $0.80 | -$0.23 (22.5%) |
| October 2022 | $0.962755 | $0.58 | -$0.39 (40.1%) |
| September 2022 | $0.9553 | $0.47 | -$0.48 (50.3%) |
| August 2022 | $1.002665 | $0.43 | -$0.57 (57.1%) |
| July 2022 | $0.932735 | $0.56 | -$0.37 (40%) |
| June 2022 | $1.03653 | $0.53 | -$0.50 (48.6%) |
| May 2022 | $1.104181 | $0.78 | -$0.32 (28.9%) |
| April 2022 | $1.12712 | $0.68 | -$0.45 (40%) |
| March 2022 | $1.070248 | $0.64 | -$0.43 (40.1%) |
| February 2022 | $1.12205 | $0.67 | -$0.45 (40%) |
| January 2022 | $1.156365 | $0.85 | -$0.31 (26.7%) |
| December 2021 | $1.092839 | $0.61 | -$0.48 (43.7%) |
| November 2021 | $1.072407 | $0.55 | -$0.53 (49.1%) |
| October 2021 | $1.051368 | $0.63 | -$0.42 (39.9%) |
| September 2021 | $1.110613 | $0.68 | -$0.43 (38.7%) |
| August 2021 | $1.181813 | $0.66 | -$0.52 (44%) |
| July 2021 | $1.106519 | $0.51 | -$0.59 (53.6%) |
| June 2021 | $1.065053 | $0.59 | -$0.47 (44.5%) |
| May 2021 | $1.079274 | $0.65 | -$0.43 (39.9%) |
| April 2021 | $1.063943 | $0.67 | -$0.39 (37.1%) |
| March 2021 | $1.038232 | $0.62 | -$0.41 (39.9%) |
| February 2021 | $0.997864 | $0.74 | -$0.26 (25.9%) |
| January 2021 | $0.978155 | $0.63 | -$0.35 (36%) |
| December 2020 | $0.912668 | $0.55 | -$0.36 (40%) |
| November 2020 | $0.788713 | $0.34 | -$0.45 (57.5%) |
| October 2020 | $0.748797 | $0.36 | -$0.39 (51.5%) |
| September 2020 | $0.74391 | $0.49 | -$0.25 (34%) |
| August 2020 | $0.681152 | $0.33 | -$0.35 (51.6%) |
| July 2020 | $0.682474 | $0.41 | -$0.27 (40.1%) |
| June 2020 | $0.707093 | $0.43 | -$0.28 (39.8%) |
| May 2020 | $0.667345 | $0.40 | -$0.27 (40.1%) |
| April 2020 | $0.655233 | $0.39 | -$0.26 (40.1%) |
| March 2020 | $0.63179 | $0.38 | -$0.25 (39.9%) |
| February 2020 | $0.865779 | $0.52 | -$0.34 (39.8%) |
| January 2020 | $0.878045 | $0.53 | -$0.35 (39.9%) |
| December 2019 | $0.919229 | $0.55 | -$0.37 (39.9%) |
| November 2019 | $0.903547 | $0.47 | -$0.44 (48.2%) |
| October 2019 | $0.820784 | $0.40 | -$0.42 (51.4%) |
| September 2019 | $0.807807 | $0.31 | -$0.49 (61.2%) |
| August 2019 | $0.738452 | $0.44 | -$0.30 (40.1%) |
| July 2019 | $0.808777 | $0.48 | -$0.32 (40.1%) |
| June 2019 | $0.780903 | $0.47 | -$0.31 (39.9%) |
| May 2019 | $0.820665 | $0.49 | -$0.33 (39.9%) |
| April 2019 | $0.942947 | $0.57 | -$0.38 (40%) |
| March 2019 | $0.911219 | $0.55 | -$0.36 (40%) |
| February 2019 | $0.934725 | $0.56 | -$0.37 (40%) |
| January 2019 | $0.875529 | $0.52 | -$0.35 (40.1%) |
| December 2018 | $0.842287 | $0.51 | -$0.34 (39.9%) |
| November 2018 | $0.97931 | $0.59 | -$0.39 (39.9%) |
| October 2018 | $1.115935 | $0.67 | -$0.45 (40%) |
| September 2018 | $1.203813 | $0.72 | -$0.48 (40%) |
| August 2018 | $1.192819 | $0.60 | -$0.59 (49.7%) |
| July 2018 | $1.199784 | $0.72 | -$0.48 (39.9%) |
| June 2018 | $1.261433 | $0.63 | -$0.63 (49.7%) |
| May 2018 | $1.294884 | $0.78 | -$0.52 (39.9%) |
| April 2018 | $1.215763 | $0.73 | -$0.49 (40%) |
| March 2018 | $1.178032 | $0.71 | -$0.47 (40.1%) |
| February 2018 | $1.196529 | $0.72 | -$0.48 (39.9%) |
| January 2018 | $1.240045 | $0.74 | -$0.50 (40%) |
| December 2017 | $1.152535 | $0.69 | -$0.46 (40%) |
| November 2017 | $1.124073 | $0.67 | -$0.45 (40%) |
| October 2017 | $1.080894 | $0.65 | -$0.43 (40%) |
| September 2017 | $1.024547 | $0.62 | -$0.41 (39.9%) |
| August 2017 | $1.01609 | $0.64 | -$0.37 (36.5%) |
| July 2017 | $1.05311 | $0.57 | -$0.49 (46.2%) |
| June 2017 | $1.012163 | $0.55 | -$0.46 (45.7%) |
| May 2017 | $1.030332 | $0.59 | -$0.44 (42.8%) |
| April 2017 | $1.047077 | $0.69 | -$0.36 (34.4%) |
| March 2017 | $1.074468 | $0.64 | -$0.43 (40%) |
| February 2017 | $1.078479 | $0.70 | -$0.38 (35.4%) |
| January 2017 | $1.065594 | $0.64 | -$0.43 (40%) |
| December 2016 | $1.028835 | $0.62 | -$0.41 (40.1%) |
| November 2016 | $0.931123 | $0.60 | -$0.33 (35.6%) |
| October 2016 | $0.8537 | $0.58 | -$0.27 (31.9%) |
| September 2016 | $0.80081 | $0.48 | -$0.32 (40%) |
| August 2016 | $0.826381 | $0.50 | -$0.33 (40%) |
| July 2016 | $0.774219 | $0.46 | -$0.31 (40%) |
| June 2016 | $0.741897 | $0.45 | -$0.30 (40%) |
| May 2016 | $0.718016 | $0.40 | -$0.32 (44.3%) |
| April 2016 | $0.715587 | $0.43 | -$0.29 (39.9%) |
| March 2016 | $0.670245 | $0.38 | -$0.30 (44%) |
| February 2016 | $0.592476 | $0.33 | -$0.26 (44%) |
| January 2016 | $0.618029 | $0.45 | -$0.17 (27.9%) |
| December 2015 | $0.687187 | $0.41 | -$0.28 (40.1%) |
| November 2015 | $0.741517 | $0.53 | -$0.21 (28.7%) |
| October 2015 | $0.717597 | $0.43 | -$0.29 (40%) |
| September 2015 | $0.69765 | $0.53 | -$0.17 (23.7%) |
| August 2015 | $0.799229 | $0.48 | -$0.32 (40.1%) |
| July 2015 | $0.83201 | $0.56 | -$0.27 (32.4%) |
| June 2015 | $0.884197 | $0.52 | -$0.37 (41.6%) |
| May 2015 | $0.905884 | $0.53 | -$0.37 (41.1%) |
| April 2015 | $0.92614 | $0.56 | -$0.37 (40.1%) |
| March 2015 | $0.903377 | $0.61 | -$0.30 (32.8%) |
| February 2015 | $0.864918 | $0.49 | -$0.37 (42.8%) |
| January 2015 | $0.787571 | $0.61 | -$0.18 (22.3%) |
| December 2014 | $0.791997 | $0.57 | -$0.22 (27.7%) |
| November 2014 | $0.811037 | $0.46 | -$0.35 (42.8%) |
| October 2014 | $0.790697 | $0.47 | -$0.32 (40.1%) |
| September 2014 | $0.870313 | $0.66 | -$0.21 (23.9%) |
| August 2014 | $0.829068 | $0.50 | -$0.33 (40.1%) |
| July 2014 | $0.881987 | $0.67 | -$0.22 (24.5%) |
| June 2014 | $0.89763 | $0.54 | -$0.36 (40%) |
| May 2014 | $0.889613 | $0.53 | -$0.36 (40%) |
| April 2014 | $0.877687 | $0.53 | -$0.35 (40%) |
| March 2014 | $0.867168 | $0.69 | -$0.17 (20.1%) |
| February 2014 | $0.910004 | $0.55 | -$0.36 (40%) |
| January 2014 | $0.922352 | $0.74 | -$0.19 (20.2%) |
| December 2013 | $0.899003 | $0.54 | -$0.36 (40.1%) |
| November 2013 | $0.921687 | $0.55 | -$0.37 (40%) |
| October 2013 | $0.861129 | $0.52 | -$0.34 (40%) |
| September 2013 | $0.83415 | $0.69 | -$0.15 (17.8%) |
| August 2013 | $0.791706 | $0.61 | -$0.18 (23.1%) |
| July 2013 | $0.735177 | $0.44 | -$0.29 (40.1%) |
| June 2013 | $0.711457 | $0.43 | -$0.28 (39.8%) |
| May 2013 | $0.753103 | $0.45 | -$0.30 (40%) |
| April 2013 | $0.702184 | $0.45 | -$0.25 (36.1%) |
Irony Aluminum Radiators 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | $0.40 / lb | -$0.31 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 3/4/2026 | $0.71 / lb | +$0.22 | $0.71 - $0.71 |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.49 / lb | +$0.24 | $0.28 - $0.75 |
| 2/11/2026 | $0.25 / lb | -$1.15 | $0.25 - $0.25 |
| 12/11/2025 | $1.40 / lb | +$0.40 | $1.40 - $1.40 |
| 11/20/2025 | $1.00 / lb | +$0.51 | $1.00 - $1.00 |
| 11/11/2025 | $0.49 / lb | +$0.09 | $0.18 - $0.80 |
| 11/3/2025 | $0.40 / lb | -$0.60 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 10/16/2025 | $1.00 / lb | +$0.15 | $1.00 - $1.00 |
| 10/13/2025 | $0.85 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.85 - $0.85 |
| 10/11/2025 | $0.80 / lb | -$0.30 | $0.80 - $0.80 |
| 10/8/2025 | $1.10 / lb | +$0.80 | $1.10 - $1.10 |
| 9/17/2025 | $0.30 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.30 - $0.30 |
| 8/26/2025 | $0.25 / lb | -$0.07 | $0.25 - $0.25 |
| 8/24/2025 | $0.32 / lb | +$0.17 | $0.32 - $0.32 |
| 7/23/2025 | $0.15 / lb | -$0.03 | $0.15 - $0.15 |
| 7/15/2025 | $0.18 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.18 - $0.18 |
| 7/1/2025 | $0.15 / lb | -$0.10 | $0.15 - $0.15 |
| 6/21/2025 | $0.25 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.25 - $0.25 |
| 5/28/2025 | $0.15 / lb | -$0.83 | $0.15 - $0.15 |
| 4/21/2025 | $0.98 / lb | +$0.23 | $0.98 - $0.98 |
| 2/16/2025 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.48 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 2/10/2025 | $0.27 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.27 - $0.27 |
| 1/28/2025 | $0.17 / lb | -$0.09 | $0.17 - $0.17 |
| 1/19/2025 | $0.26 / lb | -$0.44 | $0.26 - $0.26 |
| 1/9/2025 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.44 | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 12/6/2024 | $0.26 / lb | +$0.14 | $0.26 - $0.26 |
| 11/11/2024 | $0.12 / lb | -$0.13 | $0.12 - $0.12 |
| 11/9/2024 | $0.25 / lb | +$0.09 | $0.25 - $0.25 |
| 9/28/2024 | $0.16 / lb | -$0.59 | $0.16 - $0.16 |
| 9/26/2024 | $0.75 / lb | -$0.18 | $0.19 - $1.31 |
| 9/19/2024 | $0.93 / lb | +$0.75 | $0.18 - $1.30 |
| 9/13/2024 | $0.18 / lb | -$0.03 | $0.18 - $0.18 |
| 8/9/2024 | $0.21 / lb | +$0.06 | $0.21 - $0.21 |
| 8/6/2024 | $0.15 / lb | -$1.15 | $0.15 - $0.15 |
| 8/5/2024 | $1.30 / lb | +$1.20 | $1.30 - $1.30 |
| 7/24/2024 | $0.10 / lb | -$0.09 | $0.10 - $0.10 |
| 7/16/2024 | $0.19 / lb | -$0.04 | $0.19 - $0.19 |
| 7/14/2024 | $0.23 / lb | -$0.78 | $0.23 - $0.23 |
| 6/18/2024 | $1.01 / lb | +$0.83 | $0.20 - $1.42 |
| 6/14/2024 | $0.18 / lb | -$1.32 | $0.18 - $0.18 |
| 5/29/2024 | $1.50 / lb | +$1.35 | $1.50 - $1.50 |
| 5/26/2024 | $0.15 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.15 - $0.15 |
| 5/25/2024 | $0.20 / lb | -$0.40 | $0.20 - $0.20 |
| 5/18/2024 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.60 - $0.60 |
| 4/24/2024 | $0.45 / lb | -$0.95 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 4/23/2024 | $1.40 / lb | +$1.10 | $1.40 - $1.40 |
| 4/21/2024 | $0.30 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.30 - $0.30 |
| 4/15/2024 | $0.20 / lb | — no change | $0.20 - $0.20 |
| 4/14/2024 | $0.20 / lb | -$1.10 | $0.20 - $0.20 |
| 3/5/2024 | $1.30 / lb | +$1.13 | $1.30 - $1.30 |
| 2/27/2024 | $0.17 / lb | -$0.63 | $0.17 - $0.17 |
| 12/16/2023 | $0.80 / lb | +$0.30 | $0.80 - $0.80 |
| 12/2/2023 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.28 | $0.50 - $0.50 |
| 11/17/2023 | $0.22 / lb | -$0.11 | $0.22 - $0.22 |
| 10/3/2023 | $0.33 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.33 - $0.33 |
| 10/1/2023 | $0.25 / lb | -$0.55 | $0.25 - $0.25 |
| 9/30/2023 | $0.80 / lb | +$0.65 | $0.80 - $0.80 |
| 9/29/2023 | $0.15 / lb | -$1.05 | $0.15 - $0.15 |
| 6/4/2023 | $1.20 / lb | +$1.00 | $1.20 - $1.20 |
| 5/28/2023 | $0.20 / lb | -$0.12 | $0.20 - $0.20 |
| 3/31/2023 | $0.32 / lb | -$0.98 | $0.32 - $0.32 |
| 3/25/2023 | $1.30 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.30 - $1.30 |
| 12/17/2022 | $1.20 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.20 - $1.20 |
| 12/4/2022 | $1.10 / lb | +$0.70 | $1.10 - $1.10 |
| 11/28/2022 | $0.40 / lb | -$0.80 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 11/27/2022 | $1.20 / lb | +$1.00 | $1.20 - $1.20 |
| 9/24/2022 | $0.20 / lb | — no change | $0.20 - $0.20 |
| 8/18/2022 | $0.20 / lb | -$0.17 | $0.20 - $0.20 |
| 8/13/2022 | $0.37 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.37 - $0.37 |
| 8/12/2022 | $0.22 / lb | -$0.18 | $0.18 - $0.25 |
| 6/28/2022 | $0.40 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 6/27/2022 | $0.25 / lb | -$1.05 | $0.25 - $0.25 |
| 6/26/2022 | $1.30 / lb | +$1.08 | $1.30 - $1.30 |
| 6/25/2022 | $0.22 / lb | -$0.03 | $0.22 - $0.22 |
| 5/27/2022 | $0.25 / lb | — no change | $0.25 - $0.25 |
| 5/26/2022 | $0.25 / lb | -$1.15 | $0.25 - $0.25 |
| 5/24/2022 | $1.40 / lb | +$0.90 | $1.40 - $1.40 |
| 5/23/2022 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.50 - $0.50 |
| 5/20/2022 | $0.45 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 5/14/2022 | $0.50 / lb | -$1.00 | $0.50 - $0.50 |
| 5/9/2022 | $1.50 / lb | +$1.10 | $1.50 - $1.50 |
| 1/25/2022 | $0.40 / lb | -$0.35 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 1/22/2022 | $0.75 / lb | -$0.65 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 1/19/2022 | $1.40 / lb | +$0.63 | $1.40 - $1.40 |
| 12/4/2021 | $0.77 / lb | +$0.62 | $0.20 - $1.33 |
| 12/3/2021 | $0.15 / lb | -$0.24 | $0.15 - $0.15 |
| 11/28/2021 | $0.39 / lb | -$0.91 | $0.39 - $0.39 |
| 9/29/2021 | $1.30 / lb | +$0.94 | $1.30 - $1.30 |
| 9/22/2021 | $0.36 / lb | +$0.16 | $0.36 - $0.36 |
| 9/20/2021 | $0.20 / lb | — no change | $0.20 - $0.20 |
| 8/3/2021 | $0.20 / lb | -$0.20 | $0.20 - $0.20 |
| 7/26/2021 | $0.40 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 6/21/2021 | $0.45 / lb | -$0.75 | $0.45 - $0.45 |
| 4/22/2021 | $1.20 / lb | +$0.80 | $1.20 - $1.20 |
| 4/17/2021 | $0.40 / lb | -$0.70 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 2/28/2021 | $1.10 / lb | +$0.35 | $1.10 - $1.10 |
| 1/16/2021 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.45 | $0.60 - $0.90 |
| 11/29/2020 | $0.30 / lb | +$0.20 | $0.30 - $0.30 |
| 11/24/2020 | $0.10 / lb | -$0.02 | $0.10 - $0.10 |
| 10/25/2020 | $0.12 / lb | -$0.12 | $0.12 - $0.12 |
| 9/23/2020 | $0.24 / lb | -$0.46 | $0.24 - $0.24 |
| 9/20/2020 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.60 | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 8/13/2020 | $0.10 / lb | -$0.17 | $0.10 - $0.10 |
| 11/20/2019 | $0.27 / lb | +$0.14 | $0.27 - $0.27 |
| 10/19/2019 | $0.13 / lb | -$0.01 | $0.13 - $0.13 |
| 9/25/2019 | $0.14 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.14 - $0.14 |
| 9/19/2019 | $0.12 / lb | -$0.14 | $0.12 - $0.12 |
| 8/25/2018 | $0.26 / lb | -$0.06 | $0.26 - $0.26 |
| 6/12/2018 | $0.32 / lb | -$0.43 | $0.32 - $0.32 |
| 8/8/2017 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.42 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 7/7/2017 | $0.33 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.33 - $0.33 |
| 6/5/2017 | $0.32 / lb | -$0.53 | $0.32 - $0.32 |
| 4/28/2017 | $0.85 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.85 - $0.85 |
| 2/9/2017 | $0.80 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.80 - $0.80 |
| 11/7/2016 | $0.70 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 10/19/2016 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.44 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 5/12/2016 | $0.31 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.31 - $0.31 |
| 3/31/2016 | $0.30 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.30 - $0.30 |
| 2/29/2016 | $0.28 / lb | -$0.37 | $0.28 - $0.28 |
| 1/19/2016 | $0.65 / lb | -$0.10 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 11/18/2015 | $0.75 / lb | -$0.10 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 9/18/2015 | $0.85 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.85 - $0.85 |
| 7/5/2015 | $0.90 / lb | +$0.52 | $0.90 - $0.90 |
| 6/28/2015 | $0.38 / lb | -$0.37 | $0.38 - $0.38 |
| 5/19/2015 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.38 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 5/14/2015 | $0.37 / lb | -$0.43 | $0.37 - $0.37 |
| 3/18/2015 | $0.80 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.80 - $0.80 |
| 2/15/2015 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.35 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 2/14/2015 | $0.40 / lb | -$0.60 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 1/16/2015 | $1.00 / lb | -$0.05 | $1.00 - $1.00 |
| 12/16/2014 | $1.05 / lb | +$0.70 | $1.05 - $1.05 |
| 12/9/2014 | $0.35 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.35 - $0.35 |
| 11/8/2014 | $0.40 / lb | -$0.03 | $0.40 - $0.40 |
| 9/19/2014 | $0.43 / lb | -$0.67 | $0.43 - $0.43 |
| 9/15/2014 | $1.10 / lb | +$0.05 | $1.10 - $1.10 |
| 7/15/2014 | $1.05 / lb | -$0.15 | $1.05 - $1.05 |
| 3/10/2014 | $1.20 / lb | -$0.05 | $1.20 - $1.20 |
| 1/31/2014 | $1.25 / lb | +$0.05 | $1.25 - $1.25 |
| 9/28/2013 | $1.20 / lb | +$0.20 | $1.20 - $1.20 |
| 8/28/2013 | $1.00 / lb | -$0.10 | $1.00 - $1.00 |
Stop Leaving Money on the Table with Irony Aluminum Radiators
In the world of scrap, 'irony' is just a fancy way of saying your load is dirty. When it comes to Irony Aluminum Radiators, you are looking at aluminum cooling fins wrapped around copper or aluminum tubes, but with a catch: they still have steel brackets, plastic tanks, or iron fittings attached. Because of this contamination, yards offer a lower rate compared to clean material. Currently, national benchmarks for this grade range from $0.25 to $0.75 per pound, with a national average of $0.46.
Yard Pro Tip: To get the highest possible price for irony rads, use a reciprocating saw to cut off the heavy plastic end tanks and steel side brackets. If you strip it down to just the aluminum fins and tubes, you can upgrade the entire load to Aluminum Radiators (Clean), which can save you roughly $0.08 per pound in lost revenue.
The Scrapper's Guide to Identification and Prep
Identifying these is easy—they usually come out of late-model cars or HVAC units. Unlike older Aluminum Copper Radiators (ACR) which have heavy copper lines, these are mostly aluminum but 'irony' because the yard has to do the labor of removing the steel and plastic before smelting. If you see plastic headers crimped onto the aluminum core, you’ve got an irony radiator. If you leave those plastic tanks on, expect the yard to pay the 'dirty' or 'irony' price because of the weight deduction and processing time required.
Common Sources of Irony Loads
- Automotive Cooling: Most modern car radiators and A/C condensers.
- HVAC Units: Residential and commercial cooling coils with steel end plates.
- Heavy Equipment: Large oil coolers and intercoolers often fall into this category.
Why Your Local Yard Price Varies
While we track the national average of $0.46, your local price in in the US depends on the 'shred' or 'irony' percentage. A yard that has an efficient downstream process for separating plastic and steel might pay closer to the high end of $0.75. However, if your load is excessively heavy with iron brackets, buyers may downgrade it further. Always compare these rates against Coolers & Condensers or $0.40 to $0.65/lb to see if the 10 minutes of prep work is worth the jump in price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between clean and irony aluminum radiators?
Clean radiators are strictly the aluminum core with no plastic, steel, or rubber attached. Irony radiators still have the 'attachments' like plastic tanks or steel side frames. Because the yard has to process this debris, they typically pay about 54.2% below the clean aluminum spot price.
Should I remove the plastic ends from my radiators?
Yes, if you have the time. Removing the plastic and any steel bolts or brackets can move your material from the irony category to a clean grade, significantly increasing your payout per pound. Check the current price of Aluminum Radiators (Clean) to see if the labor is worth the price jump.
How are these prices determined?
Prices for irony aluminum are tied to the LME aluminum market, but adjusted for the labor required to clean the metal. Our data shows the current national floor is $0.25, but high-volume peddlers in in the US may see better offers.
Irony Aluminum Radiators scrap prices — find in your state on the map
The map shows states where we have Irony Aluminum Radiators scrap prices. Click a state on the map or use the links below to see current Irony Aluminum Radiators prices in that region.