Average Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Price

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 3/23/2026.
$0.69/ lb +$0.35 (140%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.69
Lowest price $0.60
Highest price$0.60Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $1.00 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers in Indiana

Scrap buy price in Indiana — $0.60 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.25 to $0.69.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~38.4% (-$0.43 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–52%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Dirty Aluminum Extrusion price reference for Indiana

Scrap yards in Indiana don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.87 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Dirty Aluminum Extrusion prices across the U.S. →

Top Paying Scrap Yards for Dirty Extrusion Indiana

These are scrap yards in Indiana that recently updated Dirty Aluminum Extrusion prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.

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Merrillville Metal Recycling

Listed as: Irony Extrusion
2743 E 83rd Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410 Plan route
$0.60 / lb

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Dirty Extrusion vs. Clean Upgraded Aluminum

See the exact price difference between Dirty Aluminum Extrusion and similar grades like Painted Aluminum Extrusion or Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean). Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Dirty Aluminum Extrusion
Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.69 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Painted Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.06 / lb
Mix it with Dirty Aluminum Extrusion?They'll pay $0.69 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.37 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -4.8%
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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.05 / lb
Mix it with Dirty Aluminum Extrusion?They'll pay $0.69 for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.36 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum BX Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.06 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.2%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.35 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -3.7%
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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.03 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +8.9%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.87 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -12.3%
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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.83 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +7.1%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.76 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -7.2%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.74 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +7.3%
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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.72 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +10.7%
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Aluminum 3003 Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Thermal Break Aluminum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.69 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -14.7%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.65 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Aluminum Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.28 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.2%
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Aluminum Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.26 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -35.7%
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Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.13 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Historical Price Trends for Dirty Aluminum Extrusion

This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.

Dirty Aluminum Extrusion: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.69
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.43 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$1.12 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The LME price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between LME and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Dirty Aluminum Extrusion: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Dirty Aluminum Extrusion is 46%. This falls within the range of monthly spreads we have on record for earlier periods in this table (39.6%–51.8%). That suggests broadly typical conditions between local buy prices and the exchange benchmark. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$1.1113 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.51 (46%)
April 2026$1.1214 / lb$0.67 / lb−$0.45 (40.3%)
March 2026$1.0734 / lb$0.64 / lb−$0.43 (40.4%)
February 2026$1.2032 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.62 (51.8%)
January 2026$1.0514 / lb$0.63 / lb−$0.42 (40.1%)
December 2025$0.9829 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.39 (40%)
November 2025$0.9300 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.8%)
October 2025$0.8876 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.36 (40.3%)
September 2025$0.8612 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.34 (39.6%)
August 2025$0.8667 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.35 (40%)
July 2025$0.8378 / lb$0.50 / lb−$0.34 (40.3%)
June 2025$0.8023 / lb$0.48 / lb−$0.32 (40.2%)
May 2025$0.8116 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.32 (39.6%)

Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Price History — Daily Data

A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.60 / lb+$0.35$0.60 – $0.60