Price trends for aluminum scrap by grade

over the last 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Aluminum category: price is up for 5 grades, price is steady for 17 grades, and price is down for 2 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.64 to $0.90.
Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Jun '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (LME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~39.2% (-$0.59/ lb). Based on 24 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 5%–84%.
✓ All 24 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Aluminum in Massachusetts

Local scrap yards in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts

Here is the Aluminum data we have on file for Massachusetts. 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 1 yard
Avg. Price:$1.80/ lbRange: $1.80 – $1.80/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.55/ lbRange: $1.40 – $1.70/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -1.6%
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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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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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Avg. Price:$1.08/ lbRange: $0.90 – $1.25/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$1.00/ lbRange: $1.00 – $1.00/ 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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+10.4% / 6 mo.
Avg. Price:$0.90/ lbRange: $0.80 – $1.00/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +10.4%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.88/ lbRange: $0.75 – $1.00/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -2.8%
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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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+9.8% / 30 days
Aluminum Siding & Gutters U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.86/ lbRange: $0.70 – $1.02/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +9.8%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.85/ lbRange: $0.85 – $0.85/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+14.3% / 6 mo.
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.85/ lbRange: $0.70 – $1.00/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +14.3%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.82/ lbRange: $0.73 – $0.90/ lb
Trend for 90 days: -9.4%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.78/ lbRange: $0.70 – $0.85/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.3%
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Avg. Price:$0.75/ lbRange: $0.75 – $0.75/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.75/ lbRange: $0.75 – $0.75/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+12.0% / 30 days
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.73/ lbRange: $0.60 – $0.85/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +12.0%
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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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Cast Aluminum Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.70/ lbRange: $0.65 – $0.75/ 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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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.45/ lbRange: $0.45 – $0.45/ 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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Scrap yards paying the most for aluminum scrap in Massachusetts

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

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Updated 9/4/2026

Mid City Scrap

Westport, Massachusetts5 grades on price list
Sheet Aluminum
$1.00/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (11%)
Insulated Aluminum Wire
$0.75/ lb|🠇 $0.13 (15%)
Cast Aluminum
$0.65/ lb|🠇 $0.20 (24%)
Irony Aluminum
$0.45/ lb
Aluminum Rims
$1.25/ lb|🠅 $0.25 (25%)
Updated 8/25/2026

Second Street Iron & Metal Co., Inc.

Everett, Massachusetts6 grades on price list
Extruded Aluminum
$1.00/ lb|🠅 $0.30 (43%)
Aluminum
$0.75/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (6%)
MLC
$0.85/ lb|🠅 $0.30 (55%)
Aluminum BX Wire
$1.80/ lb|🠅 $1.00 (125%)
Cast Aluminum
$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (36%)
Aluminum Rims
$0.90/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (6%)
Updated 12/19/2025

Sullivan Metals Co Inc

Holyoke, Massachusetts2 grades on price list
Ins Aluminum Wire
$0.30/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (7%)
BX Cable Aluminum
$1.05/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (5%)
Updated 12/19/2025

Excel Recycling

Westport, Massachusetts1 grade on price list
Clean Aluminum
$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)
Updated 12/19/2025

Excel Recycling, LLC - Fall River Region

Freetown, Massachusetts1 grade on price list
Clean Aluminum
$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)
Updated 8/29/2025

Solomon Metals Corporation

Lynn, Massachusetts3 grades on price list
New Alum/Extrusion
$0.70/ lb
Aluminum
$0.60/ lb
Aluminum BX Wire
$1.50/ lb

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Price chart: aluminum scrap grades and LME Aluminum exchange data

The chart shows average yard buyout rates and LME Aluminum exchange data for your selected aluminum scrap grade. When the exchange moves up and local yard prices lag, they typically follow within a few trading days — a signal to hold if you can. When both lines drop, sell now before yards update their offers downward. Switch grades using the selector above the chart.

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 Massachusetts.

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Compare aluminum scrap grades and their value

LME Aluminum (99.7% primary) sets the ceiling; each scrap grade trades at a discount based on alloy content, contamination level, and processing cost. Identifying your material correctly before selling is the single most effective step to maximize your payout.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Aluminum BX $1.49/ lb LME$1.80/ lb
High Grade121%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) $1.49/ lb LME$1.55/ lb
High Grade104%
Why above exchange?
Painted Aluminum Extrusion $1.49/ lb LME$1.30/ lb
High Grade87%
Aluminum 5052 (Plate) $1.49/ lb LME$1.20/ lb
Mid Grade80%
Lithographic Plates (Litho) $1.49/ lb LME$1.10/ lb
Mid Grade74%
Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) $1.49/ lb LME$1.08/ lb
Mid Grade72%
Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) $1.49/ lb LME$1.00/ lb
Mid Grade67%
Dirty Aluminum Extrusion $1.49/ lb LME$0.93/ lb
Mid Grade62%
Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) $1.49/ lb LME$0.90/ lb
Mid Grade60%
Clean Aluminum Sheet $1.49/ lb LME$0.88/ lb
Mid Grade59%
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels $1.49/ lb LME$0.88/ lb
Mid Grade59%
Aluminum Siding & Gutters $1.49/ lb LME$0.86/ lb
Mid Grade58%
Aluminum Clips & MLC $1.49/ lb LME$0.85/ lb
Mid Grade57%
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels $1.49/ lb LME$0.85/ lb
Mid Grade57%
Aluminum 6061 Structural $1.49/ lb LME$0.82/ lb
Mid Grade55%
Aluminum Cans (UBC) $1.49/ lb LME$0.78/ lb
Mid Grade52%
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) $1.49/ lb LME$0.75/ lb
Low Grade50%
Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) $1.49/ lb LME$0.75/ lb
Low Grade50%
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum $1.49/ lb LME$0.73/ lb
Low Grade49%
Aluminum 3003 $1.49/ lb LME$0.70/ lb
Low Grade47%
Cast Aluminum $1.49/ lb LME$0.70/ lb
Low Grade47%
Thermal Break Aluminum $1.49/ lb LME$0.70/ lb
Low Grade47%
Irony & Breakage Aluminum $1.49/ lb LME$0.45/ lb
Low Grade30%
Aluminum Turnings $1.49/ lb LME$0.25/ lb
Low Grade17%

📊 What determines the value of aluminum scrap:

  • Alloy grade: 6063 extrusion and 6061 structural fetch the highest price. Cast aluminum (pistons, wheels) contains silicon and copper, which lower value. Mixed/irony aluminum gets the minimum.
  • Contamination: Steel fasteners, rubber seals, and paint affect the per-pound rate. Clean, stripped aluminum always gets the best price.
  • UBC cans: Used beverage cans (aluminum) are a separate line — baled or loose; prices fluctuate with LME and recycling mill demand.
  • Turnings & clips: Shredded or chip aluminum trades at a steep discount vs. solid/block because of the extra furnace processing required.
💡 Tip: Separate clean extrusion (windows, frames) from cast and dirty aluminum before your trip — the price gap between grades is significant.