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Today’s Aluminum Scrap Prices in Buffalo

In-depth analytics for aluminum scrap prices in Buffalo. Compare local scrap yard buyout rates with LME Aluminum exchange benchmarks, use the lot calculator to estimate your payout, and find the yards with the best offers near you.

Local data is supplemented with national averages for the most accurate estimate. The market moves as one trend — use the national figure as your reference point.

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Price trends for aluminum scrap by grade

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Aluminum category: price is up for 11 grades, price is steady for 12 grades, and price is down for 1 grade.

Prices up for these grades:

Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)+21.4%🠅$0.80/ lb Cast Aluminum+18.8%🠅$0.82/ lb Aluminum 6061 Structural+12.9%🠅$0.90/ lb Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels+10.3%🠅$1.00/ lb

Prices down for these grades:

Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean)2.8%🠇$1.61/ lb

Data source: 6 local yards + U.S. national averages (Buffalo (New York)).

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?

Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.63 to $0.91.

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Category Grades

The Aluminum category has 24 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.

Data Sources

Data source: live prices from 0 local yards Buffalo (New York).

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Aluminum in Buffalo (New York)

Local scrap yards in Buffalo (New York) sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. Aluminum prices across the U.S. →

Aluminum scrap prices by grade in Buffalo

Here is the Aluminum data we have on file for Buffalo (New York). Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

+8.3% / 30 days

Aluminum BX U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$2.58/ lbRange: $2.20 – $2.95/ lb

Trend for 30 days: +8.3%

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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$1.45/ lbRange: $1.20 – $1.70/ lb

Trend for 30 days: -1.3%

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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$1.34/ lbRange: $1.06 – $1.61/ lb

Trend for 30 days: -2.8%

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Painted Aluminum Extrusion U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$1.30/ lbRange: $1.30 – $1.30/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$1.20/ lbRange: $1.20 – $1.20/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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+3.6% / 30 days

Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$1.15/ lbRange: $0.90 – $1.40/ lb

Trend for 30 days: +3.6%

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Lithographic Plates (Litho) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$1.10/ lbRange: $1.00 – $1.20/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.93/ lbRange: $0.85 – $1.00/ lb

Trend for 6 mo.: 0.0%

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+8.6% / 30 days

Aluminum Clips & MLC U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.88/ lbRange: $0.75 – $1.00/ lb

Trend for 30 days: +8.6%

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+3.1% / 6 mo.

Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.88/ lbRange: $0.75 – $1.00/ lb

Trend for 6 mo.: +3.1%

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+9.4% / 6 mo.

Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.88/ lbRange: $0.75 – $1.00/ lb

Trend for 6 mo.: +9.4%

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+10.3% / 6 mo.

Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.80/ lbRange: $0.60 – $1.00/ lb

Trend for 6 mo.: +10.3%

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+12.9% / 30 days

Aluminum 6061 Structural U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.78/ lbRange: $0.65 – $0.90/ lb

Trend for 30 days: +12.9%

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+5.6% / 30 days

Aluminum Cans (UBC) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.78/ lbRange: $0.70 – $0.85/ lb

Trend for 30 days: +5.6%

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Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.75/ lbRange: $0.75 – $0.75/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum 3003 U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.70/ lbRange: $0.70 – $0.70/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Thermal Break Aluminum U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.70/ lbRange: $0.70 – $0.70/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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+5.6% / 30 days

Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.68/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.85/ lb

Trend for 30 days: +5.6%

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+18.8% / 30 days

Cast Aluminum U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.66/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.82/ lb

Trend for 30 days: +18.8%

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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 2 yards

Avg. Price:$0.65/ lbRange: $0.65 – $0.65/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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+21.4% / 30 days

Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.63/ lbRange: $0.45 – $0.80/ lb

Trend for 30 days: +21.4%

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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 6 yards

Avg. Price:$0.60/ lbRange: $0.60 – $0.60/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum Turnings U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.25/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.25/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Based on 2 yards

Avg. Price:$0.23/ lbRange: $0.23 – $0.23/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Scrap yards paying the most for aluminum scrap in Buffalo

Live prices from local scrap yards in Buffalo (New York). Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 5/11/2026

Metalico South Park

Buffalo, New York•3 grades on price list

Sheet Aluminum

$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (9%)

Siding/Gutters/downspouts

$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (18%)

Irony Aluminum

$0.23/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (10%)

Updated 5/11/2026

Skyway Auto Parts Inc

Buffalo, New York•3 grades on price list

Sheet Aluminum

$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (9%)

Siding/Gutters/downspouts

$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (18%)

Irony Aluminum

$0.23/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (10%)

Updated 4/6/2026

Niagara Metals

Buffalo, New York•1 grade on price list

Sheet Aluminum

$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)

Updated 4/6/2026

Niagara Metals

Buffalo, New York•1 grade on price list

Sheet Aluminum

$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)

Updated 4/6/2026

Niagara Metals

Buffalo, New York•1 grade on price list

Sheet Aluminum

$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)

Updated 4/6/2026

Niagara Metals

Buffalo, New York•1 grade on price list

Sheet Aluminum

$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)

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Buyout price trends for aluminum scrap by grade

Avg. Yard Price

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for aluminum scrap from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.

Calculate the value of your aluminum scrap lot

Selling a mixed load? Pick the grades below — a weight field appears after you select at least one grade, then the calculator estimates your haul's value from current average prices Buffalo (New York).

Aluminum BX$2.20 – $2.95/ lbAluminum Wire (EC / Clean)$1.20 – $1.70/ lbAluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean)$1.06 – $1.61/ lbClean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356)$0.90 – $1.40/ lbPainted Aluminum Extrusion$1.30 – $1.30/ lbAluminum 5052 (Plate)$1.20 – $1.20/ lbLithographic Plates (Litho)$1.00 – $1.20/ lbDirty Aluminum Extrusion$0.85 – $1.00/ lbAluminum Clips & MLC$0.75 – $1.00/ lbClean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061)$0.75 – $1.00/ lbDirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels$0.75 – $1.00/ lbChrome Plated Aluminum Wheels$0.60 – $1.00/ lbAluminum 6061 Structural$0.65 – $0.90/ lbAluminum Cans (UBC)$0.70 – $0.85/ lbPainted & Old Sheet Aluminum$0.50 – $0.85/ lbCast Aluminum$0.50 – $0.82/ lbAluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)$0.45 – $0.80/ lbClad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face)$0.75 – $0.75/ lbAluminum 3003$0.70 – $0.70/ lbThermal Break Aluminum$0.70 – $0.70/ lbAluminum Siding & Gutters$0.65 – $0.65/ lbClean Aluminum Sheet$0.60 – $0.60/ lbAluminum Turnings$0.25 – $0.25/ lbIrony & Breakage Aluminum$0.23 – $0.23/ lb

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Map of scrap yards buying aluminum scrap

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