Price trends for aluminum scrap by grade

over the last 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Aluminum category: price is up for 4 grades, price is steady for 19 grades, and price is down for 2 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.56 to $0.78.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (LME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~52.4% (-$0.84/ lb). Based on 25 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 15%–93%.
✓ All 25 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Aluminum in Florida

Local scrap yards in Florida 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. →

Aluminum scrap prices by grade in Florida

Here is the Aluminum data we have on file for Florida. 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:$2.30/ lbRange: $1.80 – $2.80/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -11.0%
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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.36/ lbRange: $1.32 – $1.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$1.13/ lbRange: $0.95 – $1.30/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -1.7%
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Painted Aluminum Extrusion U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.07/ lbRange: $1.04 – $1.10/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.03/ lbRange: $0.85 – $1.20/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.93/ lbRange: $0.80 – $1.05/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+2.3% / 90 days
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.85/ lbRange: $0.75 – $0.95/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +2.3%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.79/ lbRange: $0.75 – $0.82/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -1.3%
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+11.5% / 6 mo.
Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Based on 4 yards
Avg. Price:$0.78/ lbRange: $0.65 – $0.90/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +11.5%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.76/ lbRange: $0.75 – $0.76/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.75/ lbRange: $0.75 – $0.75/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.72/ lbRange: $0.72 – $0.72/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 3003 U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.70/ lbRange: $0.70 – $0.70/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+4.3% / 6 mo.
Aluminum Clips & MLC Based on 4 yards
Avg. Price:$0.70/ lbRange: $0.60 – $0.80/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +4.3%
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Thermal Break Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.69/ lbRange: $0.58 – $0.80/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+6.2% / 6 mo.
Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 3 yards
Avg. Price:$0.69/ lbRange: $0.65 – $0.72/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +6.2%
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Avg. Price:$0.65/ lbRange: $0.60 – $0.70/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Aluminum Based on 4 yards
Avg. Price:$0.62/ lbRange: $0.52 – $0.72/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -7.8%
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Avg. Price:$0.59/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.68/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.55/ lbRange: $0.40 – $0.70/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.40/ lbRange: $0.40 – $0.40/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum 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 30 days: 0.0%
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Avg. Price:$0.25/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.25/ 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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Scrap yards paying the most for aluminum scrap in Florida

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

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Updated 6/8/2026

CMC Recycling

Lockhart, Florida8 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.80/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (6%)
6063 Aluminum
$1.05/ lb|🠅 $0.25 (31%)
6061 Alum (no plate/sheet)
$0.41/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (20%)
Sheet Aluminum
$0.70/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (40%)
Aluminum Clips (MLC)
$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (36%)
PTD Aluminum Siding
$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (36%)
Cast Aluminum
$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (30%)
Clean Aluminum Wheels
$1.05/ lb|🠅 $0.30 (40%)
Updated 6/8/2026

Just Scrap It

Mulberry, Florida3 grades on price list
ALUMINUM
$0.61/ lb|🠅 $0.11 (22%)
ALUMINUM WHEELS
$0.80/ lb
CLAD WHEELS
$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.35 (88%)
Updated 5/14/2026

1st Coast Recycling Inc

Palatka, Florida3 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (9%)
Sheet Alum
$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (8%)
Alum Wheels
$0.80/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (7%)
Updated 5/4/2026

CMC Recycling

Jacksonville, Florida7 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.82/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (2%)
6063 Aluminum
$1.30/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (4%)
6061 Alum (no plate/sheet)
$0.72/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (7%)
Sheet Aluminum
$0.72/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (7%)
Aluminum Clips (MLC)
$0.77/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (7%)
PTD Aluminum Siding
$0.76/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (7%)
Cast Aluminum
$0.72/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (7%)
Updated 5/2/2026

AA Auto Salvage & Recycling LLC

DeFuniak Springs, Florida9 grades on price list
CANS 50lb-200lb (CLEAN & DRY)
$0.60/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (8%)
CLEAN EXTRUSION (less than 4' long)
$0.70/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (8%)
DIRTY EXTRUSION (10%)
$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (13%)
CLEAN SHEET
$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)
MLC (THICK ALUM PLATE-NO PAINT)
$0.45/ lb
OLD SHEET
$0.35/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (40%)
CLEAN CAST
$0.20/ lb
CLEAN WHEELS
$0.65/ lb
CHROME ALUMINUM WHEELS
$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (50%)
Updated 4/6/2026

USA Scrap Metal & Recycling

Miami, Florida8 grades on price list
Aluminum 6063 (Clean)
$1.10/ lb|🠅 $0.50 (83%)
Aluminum 6063 (Dirty)
$0.70/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (17%)
Mixload (MLC)
$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)
Painted Aluminum
$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)
Aluminum Cable (Clean)
$1.25/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (14%)
Aluminum Cable (Dirty)
$0.50/ lb
Aluminum Rims
$0.70/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (17%)
Chrome Wheels
$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (33%)

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Price chart: aluminum scrap grades and LME Aluminum exchange data

The chart shows average yard buyout rates and LME Aluminum exchange data for your selected aluminum scrap grade. When the exchange moves up and local yard prices lag, they typically follow within a few trading days — a signal to hold if you can. When both lines drop, sell now before yards update their offers downward. Switch grades using the selector above the chart.

Calculate the value of your aluminum scrap lot

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 Florida.

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Compare aluminum scrap grades and their value

LME Aluminum (99.7% primary) sets the ceiling; each scrap grade trades at a discount based on alloy content, contamination level, and processing cost. Identifying your material correctly before selling is the single most effective step to maximize your payout.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Aluminum BX $1.60/ lb LME$2.30/ lb
High Grade143%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum 5052 (Plate) $1.60/ lb LME$1.36/ lb
Mid Grade85%
Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) $1.60/ lb LME$1.13/ lb
Mid Grade70%
Painted Aluminum Extrusion $1.60/ lb LME$1.07/ lb
Mid Grade67%
Lithographic Plates (Litho) $1.60/ lb LME$1.03/ lb
Mid Grade64%
Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) $1.60/ lb LME$0.93/ lb
Mid Grade58%
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels $1.60/ lb LME$0.85/ lb
Mid Grade53%
Aluminum Cans (UBC) $1.60/ lb LME$0.79/ lb
Low Grade49%
Dirty Aluminum Extrusion $1.60/ lb LME$0.78/ lb
Low Grade48%
Aluminum Siding & Gutters $1.60/ lb LME$0.76/ lb
Low Grade47%
Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) $1.60/ lb LME$0.75/ lb
Low Grade47%
Aluminum 6061 Structural $1.60/ lb LME$0.72/ lb
Low Grade45%
Aluminum 3003 $1.60/ lb LME$0.70/ lb
Low Grade44%
Aluminum Clips & MLC $1.60/ lb LME$0.70/ lb
Low Grade44%
Thermal Break Aluminum $1.60/ lb LME$0.69/ lb
Low Grade43%
Clean Aluminum Sheet $1.60/ lb LME$0.69/ lb
Low Grade43%
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels $1.60/ lb LME$0.65/ lb
Low Grade41%
Cast Aluminum $1.60/ lb LME$0.62/ lb
Low Grade39%
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) $1.60/ lb LME$0.59/ lb
Low Grade37%
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum $1.60/ lb LME$0.55/ lb
Low Grade34%
Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) $1.60/ lb LME$0.40/ lb
Low Grade25%
Irony & Breakage Aluminum $1.60/ lb LME$0.35/ lb
Low Grade22%
Aluminum Turnings $1.60/ lb LME$0.32/ lb
Low Grade20%
Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) $1.60/ lb LME$0.25/ lb
Low Grade16%
Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge $1.60/ lb LME$0.13/ lb
Low Grade8%

📊 What determines the value of aluminum scrap:

  • Alloy grade: 6063 extrusion and 6061 structural fetch the highest price. Cast aluminum (pistons, wheels) contains silicon and copper, which lower value. Mixed/irony aluminum gets the minimum.
  • Contamination: Steel fasteners, rubber seals, and paint affect the per-pound rate. Clean, stripped aluminum always gets the best price.
  • UBC cans: Used beverage cans (aluminum) are a separate line — baled or loose; prices fluctuate with LME and recycling mill demand.
  • Turnings & clips: Shredded or chip aluminum trades at a steep discount vs. solid/block because of the extra furnace processing required.
💡 Tip: Separate clean extrusion (windows, frames) from cast and dirty aluminum before your trip — the price gap between grades is significant.