Price trends for aluminum scrap by grade

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the Aluminum category: price is up for 7 grades, price is steady for 10 grades, and price is down for 8 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.53 to $0.83.
Jul '25Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (LME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~40.0% (-$0.57/ lb). Based on 25 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 5%–92%.
✓ All 25 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Aluminum in Inver Grove Heights (Minnesota)

Local scrap yards in Inver Grove Heights (Minnesota) 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 Inver Grove Heights

Here is the Aluminum data we have on file for Inver Grove Heights (Minnesota). 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 90 days: -8.7%
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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.38/ lbRange: $1.21 – $1.54/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -21.0%
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+3.7% / 6 mo.
Aluminum 5052 (Plate) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.29/ lbRange: $1.25 – $1.32/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +3.7%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.28/ lbRange: $1.00 – $1.55/ lb
Trend for 90 days: -14.9%
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Avg. Price:$1.26/ lbRange: $1.15 – $1.36/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.4%
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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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Aluminum Clips & MLC U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.86/ lbRange: $0.80 – $0.91/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -10.8%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.85/ lbRange: $0.70 – $1.00/ lb
Trend for 90 days: 0.0%
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+7.4% / 6 mo.
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.85/ lbRange: $0.75 – $0.95/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +7.4%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.84/ lbRange: $0.72 – $0.95/ lb
Trend for 90 days: -3.5%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.80/ lbRange: $0.70 – $0.90/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -6.1%
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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.80/ lbRange: $0.60 – $1.00/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +1.9%
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+2.1% / 30 days
Aluminum Cans (UBC) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.76/ lbRange: $0.61 – $0.91/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.1%
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+2.2% / 90 days
Avg. Price:$0.75/ lbRange: $0.70 – $0.80/ lb
Trend for 90 days: +2.2%
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+16.9% / 30 days
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.73/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.95/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +16.9%
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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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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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+2.7% / 30 days
Clean Aluminum Sheet U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.66/ lbRange: $0.59 – $0.73/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.7%
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Avg. Price:$0.65/ lbRange: $0.55 – $0.75/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.63/ lbRange: $0.52 – $0.74/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -16.2%
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+18.9% / 30 days
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.63/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.75/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +18.9%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.33/ lbRange: $0.20 – $0.45/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -23.5%
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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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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 Inver Grove Heights

Live prices from local scrap yards in Inver Grove Heights (Minnesota). Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota7 grades on price list
Pop Cans
$0.80/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (14%)
Aluminum Sheet
$0.80/ lb|🠅 $0.14 (21%)
Aluminum Siding
$0.82/ lb|🠅 $0.12 (17%)
Aluminum Cast
$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.07 (10%)
Aluminum Turnings
$0.25/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (25%)
Auto Rims
$1.00/ lb|🠅 $0.11 (12%)
Semi Rims
$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (30%)

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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 Inver Grove Heights (Minnesota).

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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 $1.44/ lb LME$2.30/ lb
High Grade160%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) $1.44/ lb LME$1.38/ lb
Mid Grade96%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum 5052 (Plate) $1.44/ lb LME$1.29/ lb
Mid Grade90%
Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) $1.44/ lb LME$1.28/ lb
Mid Grade89%
Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) $1.44/ lb LME$1.26/ lb
Mid Grade87%
Painted Aluminum Extrusion $1.44/ lb LME$1.07/ lb
Mid Grade75%
Lithographic Plates (Litho) $1.44/ lb LME$1.03/ lb
Mid Grade71%
Aluminum Clips & MLC $1.44/ lb LME$0.86/ lb
Mid Grade60%
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels $1.44/ lb LME$0.85/ lb
Mid Grade59%
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels $1.44/ lb LME$0.85/ lb
Mid Grade59%
Aluminum 6061 Structural $1.44/ lb LME$0.84/ lb
Low Grade58%
Aluminum Siding & Gutters $1.44/ lb LME$0.80/ lb
Low Grade56%
Dirty Aluminum Extrusion $1.44/ lb LME$0.80/ lb
Low Grade56%
Aluminum Cans (UBC) $1.44/ lb LME$0.76/ lb
Low Grade53%
Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) $1.44/ lb LME$0.75/ lb
Low Grade52%
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) $1.44/ lb LME$0.73/ lb
Low Grade51%
Aluminum 3003 $1.44/ lb LME$0.70/ lb
Low Grade49%
Thermal Break Aluminum $1.44/ lb LME$0.69/ lb
Low Grade48%
Clean Aluminum Sheet $1.44/ lb LME$0.66/ lb
Low Grade46%
Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) $1.44/ lb LME$0.65/ lb
Low Grade45%
Cast Aluminum $1.44/ lb LME$0.63/ lb
Low Grade44%
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum $1.44/ lb LME$0.63/ lb
Low Grade44%
Irony & Breakage Aluminum $1.44/ lb LME$0.33/ lb
Low Grade23%
Aluminum Turnings $1.44/ lb LME$0.32/ lb
Low Grade22%
Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge $1.44/ lb LME$0.13/ lb
Low Grade9%

📊 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.