ScrapAluminum 5052 (Plate) Scrap Prices in the US
Check today’s scrap Aluminum 5052 (Plate) prices in the US and find the best offers from local scrap yards. Get the most money per pound for your aluminum 5052 (plate) — compare local yard rates, track the market trend, and sell at the right time.
Average scrap price for Aluminum 5052 (Plate)
- Low (around $1.20): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($1.20): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($1.20+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 4 tracked local buyers).
Where to sell Aluminum 5052 (Plate) in the US
Scrap yards in the US buying Aluminum 5052 (Plate) — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Aluminum 5052 (Plate) | $1.20 / lb |
| Aluminum BX | $2.49 / lb |
| Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) | $1.31 / lb |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) | $1.14 / lb |
| Painted Aluminum Extrusion | $1.10 / lb |
| Lithographic Plates (Litho) | $1.05 / lb |
| Dirty Aluminum Extrusion | $0.93 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) | $0.90 / lb |
| Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels | $0.88 / lb |
| Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels | $0.86 / lb |
| Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) | $0.82 / lb |
| Aluminum Clips & MLC | $0.81 / lb |
| Aluminum 6061 Structural | $0.77 / lb |
| Aluminum Siding & Gutters | $0.77 / lb |
| Aluminum Cans (UBC) | $0.74 / lb |
| Aluminum 3003 | $0.70 / lb |
| Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum | $0.68 / lb |
| Cast Aluminum | $0.66 / lb |
| Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) | $0.61 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Sheet | $0.60 / lb |
| Aluminum Turnings | $0.25 / lb |
| Irony & Breakage Aluminum | $0.25 / lb |
Daily price history for Aluminum 5052 (Plate)
The table below shows the daily price history for Aluminum 5052 (Plate) at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1.20 / lb | −$0.10 | $1.20 – $1.20 | |
| 6/29/2026 | $1.30 / lb | −$0.10 | $1.30 – $1.30 |
| 6/4/2026 | $1.40 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.40 – $1.40 |
| 4/6/2026 | $1.30 / lb | +$0.05 | $1.30 – $1.30 |
| 3/22/2026 | $1.25 / lb | +$0.05 | $1.25 – $1.25 |
| 3/16/2026 | $1.20 / lb | −$0.12 | $1.20 – $1.20 |
| 3/4/2026 | $1.32 / lb | +$0.37 | $1.32 – $1.32 |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.95 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.95 – $0.95 |
| 12/19/2025 | $0.90 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.90 – $0.90 |
| 12/5/2025 | $0.75 / lb | −$0.37 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 11/29/2025 | $1.12 / lb | −$0.03 | $1.12 – $1.12 |
| 11/20/2025 | $1.15 / lb | −$0.03 | $1.15 – $1.15 |
| 11/11/2025 | $1.18 / lb | — no change | $1.18 – $1.18 |
| 11/1/2025 | $1.18 / lb | +$0.02 | $1.18 – $1.18 |
| 10/24/2025 | $1.16 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.16 – $1.16 |
| 10/16/2025 | $1.06 / lb | +$0.08 | $1.06 – $1.06 |
| 10/11/2025 | $0.98 / lb | +$0.13 | $0.98 – $0.98 |
| 9/12/2025 | $0.85 / lb | −$0.12 | $0.85 – $0.85 |
| 9/5/2025 | $0.97 / lb | +$0.57 | $0.97 – $0.97 |
| 8/26/2025 | $0.40 / lb | −$0.60 | $0.40 – $0.40 |
| 8/24/2025 | $1.00 / lb | +$0.25 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| 5/21/2025 | $0.75 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 4/21/2025 | $0.77 / lb | +$0.17 | $0.77 – $0.77 |
| 1/29/2025 | $0.60 / lb | −$0.13 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 1/19/2025 | $0.73 / lb | — no change | $0.73 – $0.73 |
| 1/9/2025 | $0.73 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.73 – $0.73 |
| 9/26/2024 | $0.72 / lb | −$0.06 | $0.72 – $0.72 |
| 9/19/2024 | $0.78 / lb | +$0.13 | $0.78 – $0.78 |
| 6/18/2024 | $0.65 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 3/3/2024 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 12/16/2023 | $0.68 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.68 – $0.68 |
| 11/17/2023 | $0.66 / lb | — no change | $0.66 – $0.66 |
| 9/30/2023 | $0.66 / lb | −$0.11 | $0.66 – $0.66 |
| 11/27/2022 | $0.77 / lb | +$0.30 | $0.77 – $0.77 |
| 8/12/2022 | $0.47 / lb | −$0.38 | $0.47 – $0.47 |
| 5/23/2022 | $0.85 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.85 – $0.85 |
| 5/14/2022 | $0.95 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.95 – $0.95 |
Map of scrap yards buying Aluminum 5052 (Plate)
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for Aluminum 5052 (Plate). Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates from local yards near you.