Average scrap price for Aluminum Clips & MLC

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 2/17/2026.
$0.50/ lb−$0.31 (38.3%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.50
Lowest price $0.50
Highest price$0.50Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Ohio

Scrap buy price in Ohio — $0.50 / 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 $0.50 to $0.85.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~68.8% (-$1.10/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 34%–68%
✓ 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 (out of 2 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Aluminum Clips & MLC in Ohio

Scrap yards in Ohio buying Aluminum Clips & MLC — 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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Columbus Metal Recycling

Listed as: Mixed Aluminum/Old Sheet (1% contamination)
533 N Nelson Rd, Columbus, OH 43219 Plan route
$0.50/ lb
Updated 229 days ago

Speedie Recycling

Listed as: AL Clip
7021 Eberhart Rd NW, Dover, OH 44622 Plan route
Today: 8-11AM
$0.86/ lb

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Compare Aluminum Clips & MLC prices with other Aluminum grades

See the exact price difference between Aluminum Clips & MLC 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 Clips & MLC
Aluminum Clips & MLC Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Aluminum BX Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.80 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Painted Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.06 / 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 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.89 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +19.0%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.82 / lb
Trend for 90 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.73 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.73 / 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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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels 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 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.63 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.58 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Aluminum Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.45 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.27 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.15 / 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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Current Aluminum Clips & MLC scrap vs. LME Aluminum world price (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.50
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$1.10 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$1.60 / 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.

Monthly spread: Aluminum Clips & MLC scrap vs. LME Aluminum

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Aluminum Clips & MLC prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 67.6%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (65% – 71%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
June 2026 (current)$1.5418 / lb$0.50 / lb−$1.04 (67.6%)
May 2026$1.1735 / lb$0.71 / lb−$0.46 (39.5%)
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$0.65 / lb−$0.55 (46%)
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$0.59 / lb−$0.34 (36.6%)
October 2025$0.8876 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.31 (34.7%)
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$0.8072 / lb$0.48 / lb−$0.33 (40.5%)
April 2025$0.7440 / lb$0.45 / lb−$0.29 (39.5%)
March 2025$0.8786 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.35 (39.7%)
February 2025$0.8934 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.35 (39.6%)
January 2025$0.8129 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.32 (39.7%)
December 2024$0.8050 / lb$0.48 / lb−$0.33 (40.4%)
November 2024$0.8092 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.32 (39.4%)
October 2024$0.8481 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.34 (39.9%)
September 2024$0.8415 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.33 (39.4%)
August 2024$0.8387 / lb$0.50 / lb−$0.34 (40.4%)
July 2024$0.9059 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.37 (40.4%)
June 2024$0.9578 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.39 (40.5%)
May 2024$0.9952 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.40 (39.7%)
April 2024$0.9518 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.40 (42.2%)

Daily price history for Aluminum Clips & MLC

The table below shows the daily price history for Aluminum Clips & MLC 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.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.50 / lb−$0.31$0.50 – $0.50
11/3/2025 $0.81 / lb+$0.51$0.76 – $0.86