Aluminum Scrap Price Trends

over the last 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Aluminum category: price is up for 3 grades, price is steady for 19 grades, and price is down for 3 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.48 to $0.68.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (LME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~38.8% (-$0.44 / 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 Michigan

Local scrap yards in Michigan 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 Michigan

Here is the Aluminum data we have on file for Michigan. 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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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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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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+8.9% / 6 mo.
Avg. Price:$0.85 / lbRange: $0.60 – $1.10 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +8.9%
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Avg. Price:$0.85 / lbRange: $0.80 – $0.90 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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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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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.75 / lbRange: $0.75 – $0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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 3003 Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.70 / lbRange: $0.70 – $0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Based on 1 yard
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 Siding & Gutters Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.65 / lbRange: $0.60 – $0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.56 / lbRange: $0.52 – $0.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 2 yards
Avg. Price:$0.55 / lbRange: $0.50 – $0.60 / 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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Cast Aluminum Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.45 / lbRange: $0.35 – $0.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.45 / lbRange: $0.40 – $0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.35 / lbRange: $0.35 – $0.35 / 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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Aluminum Clips & MLC Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.20 / lbRange: $0.20 – $0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.20 / lbRange: $0.20 – $0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.15 / lbRange: $0.15 – $0.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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 Michigan

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

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Updated 5/2/2026

Resource Recovery Solutions

Pontiac, Michigan6 grades on price list
Sheet Aluminum
$0.60 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)
Aluminum Siding
$0.65 / lb|🠅 $0.15 (30%)
Cast Aluminum
$0.55 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (22%)
Irony Aluminum
$0.15 / lb|🠅 $0.02 (15%)
Aluminum Rims
$0.80 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (14%)
Chrome Rims
$0.60 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)
Updated 5/1/2026

M 82 Recycling

Croton Township, Michigan6 grades on price list
Extruded Aluminum
$1.10 / lb|🠅 $0.35 (47%)
Clip Aluminum
$0.20 / lb
Old Sheet Aluminum
$0.50 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)
Painted Siding Aluminum
$0.60 / lb
Aluminum Wheels
$0.90 / lb|🠅 $0.15 (20%)
Chrome Wheels
$0.30 / lb
Updated 3/22/2026

Benton Metal Recycling

Benton Harbor, Michigan10 grades on price list
6063 Bare Extrusion
$0.75 / lb|🠅 $0.25 (50%)
6061 Extrusion
$0.70 / lb|🠅 $0.25 (56%)
Irony Extrusion
$0.35 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (40%)
5052 Aluminum
$0.75 / lb|🠅 $0.35 (88%)
3003 Aluminum
$0.70 / lb|🠅 $0.40 (133%)
Old Sheet Aluminum
$0.30 / lb
Painted Siding Aluminum
$0.40 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (14%)
ACSR
$0.20 / lb
Cast Aluminum
$0.30 / lb|🠇 $0.12 (29%)
Aluminum Rims
$0.50 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Reid Metals Inc

Dafter Township, Michigan6 grades on price list
Aluminum Extrusion
$0.60 / lb|🠇 $0.05 (8%)
Aluminum Sheet (Clean)
$0.50 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (11%)
Aluminum Insulated Wire
$0.15 / lb
Aluminum Cast
$0.35 / lb|🠇 $0.15 (30%)
Aluminum Irony
$0.15 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (50%)
Aluminum Car Rims
$0.70 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (17%)
Updated 2/17/2026

RJ Industrial Recycling

Genesee Charter Township, Michigan4 grades on price list
MLC
$0.65 / lb|🠅 $0.25 (63%)
Cast Aluminum
$0.45 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (13%)
Aluminum Wheels
$0.70 / lb|🠅 $0.05 (8%)
Chrome Wheels
$0.52 / lb|🠅 $0.07 (16%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Sikora Metals

Detroit, Michigan3 grades on price list
Aluminum Siding
$0.70 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (17%)
Aluminum Breakage
$0.15 / lb|🠅 $0.02 (15%)
Aluminum Wheels
$0.85 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (13%)

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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 Michigan.

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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 Wire (EC / Clean) $1.12 LME$1.45
Mid Grade129%
Why above exchange?
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 6063 Extrusion (Clean) $1.12 LME$0.85
Mid Grade76%
Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) $1.12 LME$0.85
Mid Grade76%
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels $1.12 LME$0.85
Mid Grade76%
Aluminum Cans (UBC) $1.12 LME$0.76
Low Grade68%
Aluminum 5052 (Plate) $1.12 LME$0.75
Low Grade67%
Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) $1.12 LME$0.74
Low Grade66%
Aluminum 3003 $1.12 LME$0.70
Low Grade62%
Aluminum 6061 Structural $1.12 LME$0.70
Low Grade62%
Thermal Break Aluminum $1.12 LME$0.69
Low Grade61%
Aluminum Siding & Gutters $1.12 LME$0.65
Low Grade58%
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels $1.12 LME$0.56
Low Grade50%
Clean Aluminum Sheet $1.12 LME$0.55
Low Grade49%
Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) $1.12 LME$0.53
Low Grade47%
Cast Aluminum $1.12 LME$0.45
Low Grade40%
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum $1.12 LME$0.45
Low Grade40%
Dirty Aluminum Extrusion $1.12 LME$0.35
Low Grade31%
Aluminum Turnings $1.12 LME$0.32
Low Grade28%
Aluminum Clips & MLC $1.12 LME$0.20
Low Grade18%
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) $1.12 LME$0.20
Low Grade18%
Irony & Breakage Aluminum $1.12 LME$0.15
Low Grade13%
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.