Aluminum Scrap Price Trends

over the last 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Aluminum category: price is up for 8 grades, price is steady for 9 grades, and price is down for 8 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.53 to $0.80.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (LME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~22.8% (-$0.26 / lb). Based on 25 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 5%–100%.
✓ 24 grades within normal range; 1 grade awaiting update

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Aluminum in Arizona

Local scrap yards in Arizona 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. →

Live Aluminum Scrap Price Rates in Arizona

Here is the Aluminum data we have on file for Arizona. 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.

Aluminum BX U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.25 / lbRange: $1.80 – $2.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -0.9%
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+18.6% / 30 days
Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.46 / lbRange: $1.10 – $1.81 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +18.6%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.45 / lbRange: $1.10 – $1.80 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +1.9%
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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.31 / lbRange: $1.30 – $1.32 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+8.3% / 30 days
Avg. Price:$1.09 / lbRange: $0.90 – $1.27 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +8.3%
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Painted Aluminum Extrusion U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.07 / lbRange: $1.04 – $1.10 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -5.6%
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+4.4% / 6 mo.
Lithographic Plates (Litho) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.03 / lbRange: $0.85 – $1.20 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +4.4%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.89 / lbRange: $0.77 – $1.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -16.0%
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+4.4% / 30 days
Aluminum Siding & Gutters U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.87 / lbRange: $0.73 – $1.01 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +4.4%
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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.85 / lbRange: $0.75 – $0.95 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -1.2%
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+15.9% / 90 days
Dirty Aluminum Extrusion U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.85 / lbRange: $0.70 – $1.00 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +15.9%
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+4.6% / 90 days
Aluminum 6061 Structural U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.83 / lbRange: $0.80 – $0.86 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +4.6%
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Cast Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.79 / lbRange: $0.72 – $0.85 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.3%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.76 / lbRange: $0.70 – $0.82 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.2%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.76 / lbRange: $0.72 – $0.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -6.3%
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+2.2% / 90 days
Avg. Price:$0.74 / lbRange: $0.65 – $0.83 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +2.2%
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Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.73 / lbRange: $0.50 – $0.95 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -10.4%
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+11.0% / 90 days
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.73 / lbRange: $0.60 – $0.85 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +11.0%
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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:$0.69 / lbRange: $0.58 – $0.80 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -7.6%
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Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.63 / lbRange: $0.50 – $0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -22.2%
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Avg. Price:$0.53 / lbRange: $0.50 – $0.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Turnings U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.32 / lbRange: $0.20 – $0.43 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -34.3%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.29 / lbRange: $0.25 – $0.33 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -7.2%
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Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.13 / lbRange: $0.10 – $0.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Top-Rated Yards Buying Aluminum in Arizona

Live prices from local scrap yards in Arizona. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 4/2/2026

I Buy Scrap Metal Recycling Tempe

Tempe, Arizona6 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.40 / lb|🠇 $0.10 (20%)
Aluminum
$0.45 / lb
Painted Aluminum
$0.34 / lb|🠇 $0.01 (3%)
Cast Aluminum
$0.34 / lb|🠅 $0.09 (36%)
Dirty Aluminum
$0.10 / lb|🠅 $0.03 (43%)
Aluminum Wheels
$0.64 / lb|🠅 $0.29 (83%)
Updated 3/4/2026

E-Z Money Recycling LLC

Phoenix, Arizona13 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.85 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (13%)
Aluminum Extrusion 95%
$0.70 / lb|🠇 $0.65 (48%)
6063 Alum Painted Extrusion
$1.10 / lb|🠅 $0.25 (29%)
Litho
$0.70 / lb
MLC Aluminum Clean
$0.65 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (18%)
Aluminum Old Sheet
$0.55 / lb
EC Wire
$1.35 / lb|🠅 $0.50 (59%)
Insulated Aluminum
$0.50 / lb|🠅 $0.15 (43%)
Aluminum BX Wire
$0.90 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (13%)
Aluminum Cast Clean
$0.50 / lb
Auto Rims Clean
$0.80 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (7%)
Truck Rims Aluminum
$0.65 / lb|🠇 $0.10 (13%)
Auto Rims Chrome
$0.60 / lb|🠇 $0.10 (14%)
Updated 2/17/2026

E-Z Money Recycling LLC

Phoenix, Arizona7 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.85 / lb
Aluminum Litho Sheet (Clean)
$0.70 / lb
Aluminum Old Sheet
$0.55 / lb
EC Wire
$1.35 / lb
Insulated Aluminum
$0.50 / lb
Aluminum BX Wire
$0.90 / lb
Aluminum Cast Clean
$0.50 / lb

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Aluminum Load Value Estimator

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 Arizona.

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Aluminum Recovery & Purity Standards

Біржова ціна відображає чистий перероблений метал (99,9%+). У кожної марки лому різний рівень домішок і різна складність переробки. Чим вищий відсоток, тим цінніша марка і тим ближче виплата до спотової ціни.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Aluminum BX $1.12 LME$2.25
High Grade200%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) $1.12 LME$1.46
Mid Grade129%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) $1.12 LME$1.45
Mid Grade129%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum 5052 (Plate) $1.12 LME$1.31
Mid Grade117%
Why above exchange?
Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) $1.12 LME$1.09
Mid Grade97%
Painted Aluminum Extrusion $1.12 LME$1.07
Mid Grade95%
Why above exchange?
Lithographic Plates (Litho) $1.12 LME$1.03
Mid Grade91%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum Clips & MLC $1.12 LME$0.89
Mid Grade79%
Aluminum Siding & Gutters $1.12 LME$0.87
Mid Grade77%
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels $1.12 LME$0.85
Mid Grade76%
Dirty Aluminum Extrusion $1.12 LME$0.85
Mid Grade76%
Aluminum 6061 Structural $1.12 LME$0.83
Low Grade74%
Cast Aluminum $1.12 LME$0.79
Low Grade70%
Aluminum Cans (UBC) $1.12 LME$0.76
Low Grade68%
Clean Aluminum Sheet $1.12 LME$0.76
Low Grade68%
Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) $1.12 LME$0.74
Low Grade66%
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) $1.12 LME$0.73
Low Grade65%
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels $1.12 LME$0.73
Low Grade65%
Aluminum 3003 $1.12 LME$0.70
Low Grade62%
Thermal Break Aluminum $1.12 LME$0.69
Low Grade61%
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum $1.12 LME$0.63
Low Grade56%
Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) $1.12 LME$0.53
Low Grade47%
Aluminum Turnings $1.12 LME$0.32
Low Grade28%
Irony & Breakage Aluminum $1.12 LME$0.29
Low Grade26%
Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge $1.12 LME$0.13
Low Grade11%

📊 What Determines Grade Value:

  • Alloy Composition: Series like 6061 and 6063 contain magnesium and silicon, making them more valuable for extrusion plants than mixed old sheet.
  • Contamination Levels: Steel screws, rubber gaskets, or plastic coatings significantly drop the price to 'Irony' or 'Dirty' grades.
  • Weight-to-Volume Ratio: Light gauge foil or turnings take up more space in a truck but weigh less, often leading to lower 'fluff' pricing.
  • Surface Prep: Removing paint, grease, or thermal breaks can jump your material from a low-tier painted grade to a clean premium grade.
💡 Pro tip: Always use a file or grinder to check for 'hidden' steel. If a magnet sticks even slightly, you are looking at 'Irony Aluminum' prices.