Average Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Price

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 3/5/2026.
$1.29/ lb +$0.20 (25%)
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: $1.29
Lowest price $1.00
Highest price$1.00Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $1.80 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers in Fairmont, West Virginia

Scrap buy price in Fairmont, West Virginia — $1.00 / 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 $0.57 to $1.05.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~15.2% (+$0.17 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 10%–19%
✓ 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.

Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) price reference for Fairmont (West Virginia)

Scrap yards in Fairmont (West Virginia) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($1.35 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) prices across the U.S. →

Top Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) in Fairmont, West Virginia

These are scrap yards in Fairmont (West Virginia) that recently updated Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) 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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Three Rivers Iron Metal

Listed as: EC Wire (Bare)
500 Virginia Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554 Plan route
$1.00 / lb

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How Does Clean EC Wire Compare to Other Aluminum?

See the exact price difference between Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) and similar grades like Aluminum BX or Aluminum 5052 (Plate). Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean)
Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.29 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Aluminum BX Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.06 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.2%
Price analytics
Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.31 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Painted Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.06 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -4.8%
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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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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.87 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +28.8%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.84 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +6.9%
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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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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Estimated prices in West Virginia
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 3003 Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Based on 1 scrap yard
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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Clean Aluminum Sheet Estimated prices in West Virginia
Avg price:$0.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Aluminum Estimated prices in West Virginia
Avg price:$0.52 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Estimated prices in West Virginia
Avg price:$0.48 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum 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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Aluminum Turnings Estimated prices in West Virginia
Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Historical Price Trends for Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean)

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.

Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean): Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$1.29
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: +$0.17 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$1.12 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the yard paying a premium over the exchange? The LME price is the global benchmark for primary refined metal in large institutional contracts. U.S. scrap buy prices can sit above that level when regional premiums apply (for aluminum, the Midwest Premium is a familiar example), because clean, furnace-ready grades are already sorted and molten-ready—without the same import and ingot logistics—while local supply and demand still set the final scale price.

Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean): Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) is 10%. That is tighter than the spreads we saw in earlier months here (about 10.5%–18.6%). Buyers may be bidding up for this material — verify purity and weight at the scale. 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$1.00 / lb−$0.11 (10%)
April 2026$1.1214 / lb$1.00 / lb−$0.12 (10.8%)
March 2026$1.0734 / lb$0.95 / lb−$0.12 (11.5%)
February 2026$1.2032 / lb$0.98 / lb−$0.22 (18.6%)
January 2026$1.0514 / lb$0.93 / lb−$0.12 (11.5%)
December 2025$0.9829 / lb$0.83 / lb−$0.15 (15.6%)
November 2025$0.9300 / lb$0.83 / lb−$0.10 (10.8%)
October 2025$0.8876 / lb$0.79 / lb−$0.10 (11%)
September 2025$0.8612 / lb$0.77 / lb−$0.09 (10.6%)
August 2025$0.8667 / lb$0.77 / lb−$0.10 (11.2%)
July 2025$0.8378 / lb$0.75 / lb−$0.09 (10.5%)
June 2025$0.8023 / lb$0.71 / lb−$0.09 (11.5%)
May 2025$0.8072 / lb$0.72 / lb−$0.09 (10.8%)
April 2025$0.7721 / lb$0.67 / lb−$0.10 (13.2%)

Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) 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)
$1.00 / lb+$0.20$1.00 – $1.00
2/17/2026 $0.80 / lb+$0.10$0.80 – $0.80
12/10/2025 $0.70 / lb+$0.10$0.70 – $0.70