Aluminum Scrap Price Trends

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Aluminum category: price is up for 3 grades, price is steady for 15 grades, and price is down for 7 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.53 to $0.77.
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How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (LME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~34.8% (-$0.39 / lb). Based on 25 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 5%–92%.
✓ All 25 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Aluminum in Pennsylvania

Local scrap yards in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

Here is the Aluminum data we have on file for Pennsylvania. 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 Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$1.75 / lbRange: $1.20 – $2.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -11.8%
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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$1.30 / lbRange: $1.30 – $1.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$1.13 / lbRange: $1.00 – $1.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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+12.2% / 90 days
Avg. Price:$1.07 / lbRange: $0.93 – $1.20 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +12.2%
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Avg. Price:$0.88 / lbRange: $0.70 – $1.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -5.6%
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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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Aluminum 6061 Structural Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.80 / lbRange: $0.80 – $0.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.75 / lbRange: $0.70 – $0.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 5 yards
Avg. Price:$0.73 / lbRange: $0.68 – $0.77 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -0.7%
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.73 / lbRange: $0.65 – $0.80 / 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:$0.69 / lbRange: $0.58 – $0.80 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -7.6%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Based on 7 yards
Avg. Price:$0.67 / lbRange: $0.60 – $0.73 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -4.5%
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+2.3% / 30 days
Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 6 yards
Avg. Price:$0.66 / lbRange: $0.60 – $0.71 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.3%
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Avg. Price:$0.63 / lbRange: $0.63 – $0.63 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.60 / lbRange: $0.50 – $0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.58 / lbRange: $0.50 – $0.65 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Aluminum Based on 7 yards
Avg. Price:$0.58 / lbRange: $0.50 – $0.65 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.9%
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Avg. Price:$0.54 / lbRange: $0.40 – $0.67 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.54 / lbRange: $0.50 – $0.57 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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 Based on 5 yards
Avg. Price:$0.30 / lbRange: $0.20 – $0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Based on 4 yards
Avg. Price:$0.21 / lbRange: $0.16 – $0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -21.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.10 / lbRange: $0.10 – $0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Top-Rated Yards Buying Aluminum in Pennsylvania

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Brenner Recycling

Hazleton, Pennsylvania7 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.65 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (8%)
Sheet Aluminum
$0.60 / lb|🠇 $0.05 (8%)
Aluminum Siding
$0.70 / lb|🠇 $0.05 (7%)
Aluminum BX Cable
$2.30 / lb|🠅 $0.20 (10%)
Cast Aluminum
$0.60 / lb|🠇 $0.05 (8%)
Irony Aluminum
$0.25 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (25%)
Aluminum Car Wheels
$1.05 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (5%)
Updated 5/4/2026

Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

North Manheim Township, Pennsylvania13 grades on price list
CANS ALUMINUM
$0.70 / lb
EXTRUSIONS ALUMINUM
$1.00 / lb|🠅 $0.20 (25%)
LITHO
$0.80 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (14%)
SHEET ALUMINUM
$0.60 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)
LO/CU CLIPS NEW
$0.65 / lb|🠅 $0.20 (44%)
SCREENING
$0.10 / lb
SIDING (painted clip)
$0.65 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (8%)
EC WIRE
$1.00 / lb|🠅 $0.30 (43%)
INS ALUM WIRE (starter)
$0.50 / lb|🠅 $0.15 (43%)
CAST ALUMINUM
$0.50 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)
IRONY AL
$0.10 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (100%)
WHEELS CLEAN
$0.80 / lb|🠅 $0.15 (23%)
Truck Wheels
$0.80 / lb|🠅 $0.30 (60%)
Updated 5/4/2026

Sahd Metal Recycling

Columbia, Pennsylvania7 grades on price list
Aluminum cans
$0.65 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (8%)
Aluminum 6063 extrusion
$1.20 / lb|🠅 $0.20 (20%)
Aluminum 6061 sheet plate
$0.80 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (14%)
5052 Aluminum
$1.30 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (8%)
Mixed aluminum
$0.50 / lb|🠅 $0.15 (43%)
Aluminum siding
$0.70 / lb|🠅 $0.02 (3%)
Cast aluminum
$0.50 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)
Updated 3/22/2026

Iron City Steel & Recycling

Crescent Township, Pennsylvania3 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.65 / lb
Clean Aluminum
$0.68 / lb
Aluminum Siding
$0.68 / lb
Updated 3/22/2026

JFR Salvage Inc

Stroud Township, Pennsylvania3 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.50 / lb|🠅 $0.02 (4%)
Aluminum Turnings
$0.20 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (33%)
IRONY Aluminum
$0.18 / lb|🠅 $0.02 (13%)
Updated 3/4/2026

Three Rivers Recycling LLC

Harmony Township, Pennsylvania14 grades on price list
UBC (Cans)
$0.55 / lb|🠇 $0.02 (4%)
10/10 Extrusions
$0.65 / lb|🠇 $0.05 (7%)
Alum Sheet
$0.71 / lb|🠅 $0.06 (9%)
Alum MLC - PAINTED
$0.63 / lb|🠅 $0.08 (15%)
Alum Siding
$0.71 / lb|🠅 $0.04 (6%)
EC ACR
$0.25 / lb
AL Insulation Wire
$0.20 / lb
BX Aluminum 47%
$0.95 / lb
AL Cast
$0.45 / lb
Al Radiators - Clean
$0.50 / lb|🠅 $0.35 (233%)
356 Clean Aluminum Wheels
$0.65 / lb
6061 Truck Wheels
$0.50 / lb
356 Chrome Aluminum Wheels
$0.40 / lb
356 DIRTY Aluminum Wheels
$0.57 / lb

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Aluminum Price Chart & History

See how local yard buy prices track the exchange (LME). Use this chart to judge whether it's a good time to cash in now or wait for yards to catch up with the latest exchange move.

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 Pennsylvania.

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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$1.75
High Grade156%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum 5052 (Plate) $1.12 LME$1.30
High Grade116%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) $1.12 LME$1.13
Mid Grade100%
Why above exchange?
Painted Aluminum Extrusion $1.12 LME$1.07
Mid Grade95%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) $1.12 LME$1.07
Mid Grade95%
Why above exchange?
Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) $1.12 LME$0.88
Mid Grade78%
Dirty Aluminum Extrusion $1.12 LME$0.85
Mid Grade76%
Aluminum 6061 Structural $1.12 LME$0.80
Mid Grade71%
Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) $1.12 LME$0.75
Mid Grade67%
Aluminum Siding & Gutters $1.12 LME$0.73
Mid Grade65%
Lithographic Plates (Litho) $1.12 LME$0.73
Mid Grade65%
Aluminum 3003 $1.12 LME$0.70
Mid Grade62%
Thermal Break Aluminum $1.12 LME$0.69
Mid Grade61%
Aluminum Cans (UBC) $1.12 LME$0.67
Mid Grade59%
Clean Aluminum Sheet $1.12 LME$0.66
Mid Grade58%
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum $1.12 LME$0.63
Low Grade56%
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) $1.12 LME$0.60
Low Grade53%
Aluminum Clips & MLC $1.12 LME$0.58
Low Grade51%
Cast Aluminum $1.12 LME$0.58
Low Grade51%
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels $1.12 LME$0.54
Low Grade48%
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels $1.12 LME$0.54
Low Grade48%
Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) $1.12 LME$0.53
Low Grade47%
Aluminum Turnings $1.12 LME$0.30
Low Grade27%
Irony & Breakage Aluminum $1.12 LME$0.21
Low Grade18%
Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge $1.12 LME$0.10
Low Grade9%

📊 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.