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Today’s Aluminum Scrap Prices in Joplin

In-depth analytics for aluminum scrap prices in Joplin. Compare local scrap yard buyout rates with LME Aluminum exchange benchmarks, use the lot calculator to estimate your payout, and find the yards with the best offers near you.

Local data is supplemented with national averages for the most accurate estimate. The market moves as one trend — use the national figure as your reference point.

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Price trends for aluminum scrap by grade

over the last 90 days

In the last 3 months in the Aluminum category: price is up for 5 grades, price is steady for 8 grades, and price is down for 9 grades.

Prices up for these grades:

Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)+25.6%🠅$0.80/ lb Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum+24.2%🠅$0.85/ lb Clean Aluminum Sheet+10.6%🠅$0.75/ lb Aluminum BX+5.1%🠅$2.90/ lb

Prices down for these grades:

Aluminum Clips & MLC17.9%🠇$0.94/ lb

Data source: 1 local yard + U.S. national averages (Joplin (Missouri)).

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?

Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.65 to $0.95.

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Category Grades

The Aluminum category has 22 grades with current prices on file. No exchange data is configured for this category — prices shown are sourced directly from local yards.

Data Sources

Data source: live prices from 1 local yard Joplin (Missouri).

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Aluminum in Joplin (Missouri)

Local scrap yards in Joplin (Missouri) 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 Joplin

Here is the Aluminum data we have on file for Joplin (Missouri). 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.

+5.1% / 90 days

Aluminum BX U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$2.55/ lbRange: $2.20 – $2.90/ lb

Trend for 90 days: +5.1%

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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$1.20/ lbRange: $1.20 – $1.20/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$1.20/ lbRange: $1.00 – $1.40/ lb

Trend for 90 days: -6.3%

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+4.4% / 90 days

Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$1.16/ lbRange: $0.90 – $1.41/ lb

Trend for 90 days: +4.4%

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Lithographic Plates (Litho) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$1.10/ lbRange: $1.00 – $1.20/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Painted Aluminum Extrusion U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$1.10/ lbRange: $1.10 – $1.10/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.93/ lbRange: $0.85 – $1.00/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.88/ lbRange: $0.75 – $1.01/ lb

Trend for 30 days: +1.5%

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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.88/ lbRange: $0.75 – $1.00/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum 6061 Structural U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.81/ lbRange: $0.72 – $0.90/ lb

Trend for 90 days: -14.1%

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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.81/ lbRange: $0.62 – $1.00/ lb

Trend for 90 days: -9.6%

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Aluminum Clips & MLC U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.80/ lbRange: $0.65 – $0.94/ lb

Trend for 90 days: -17.9%

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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.75/ lbRange: $0.60 – $0.90/ lb

Trend for 90 days: -5.1%

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Aluminum Siding & Gutters U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.75/ lbRange: $0.59 – $0.90/ lb

Trend for 90 days: -5.5%

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+24.2% / 90 days

Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.70/ lbRange: $0.55 – $0.85/ lb

Trend for 90 days: +24.2%

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Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.68/ lbRange: $0.60 – $0.75/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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+25.6% / 90 days

Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.63/ lbRange: $0.45 – $0.80/ lb

Trend for 90 days: +25.6%

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Aluminum Cans (UBC) U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.61/ lbRange: $0.52 – $0.70/ lb

Trend for 30 days: -12.0%

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Cast Aluminum U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.60/ lbRange: $0.45 – $0.75/ lb

Trend for 30 days: -16.4%

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+10.6% / 90 days

Clean Aluminum Sheet U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.60/ lbRange: $0.45 – $0.75/ lb

Trend for 90 days: +10.6%

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Irony & Breakage Aluminum U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.33/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.40/ lb

Trend for 90 days: -10.7%

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Aluminum Turnings U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.25/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.25/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Scrap yards paying the most for aluminum scrap in Joplin

Live prices from local scrap yards in Joplin (Missouri). Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 10/5/2026

CMC Recycling

Joplin, Missouri•5 grades on price list

Aluminum Cans

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (11%)

Sheet Aluminum

$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (33%)

Cast Aluminum

$0.50/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (9%)

Irony Aluminum (include attachments)

$0.15/ lb|🠇 $0.01 (6%)

Clean Aluminum Wheels

$0.90/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (29%)

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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 Joplin (Missouri).

Aluminum BX$2.20 – $2.90/ lbAluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean)$0.90 – $1.41/ lbAluminum Wire (EC / Clean)$1.00 – $1.40/ lbAluminum 5052 (Plate)$1.20 – $1.20/ lbLithographic Plates (Litho)$1.00 – $1.20/ lbPainted Aluminum Extrusion$1.10 – $1.10/ lbClean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356)$0.75 – $1.01/ lbDirty Aluminum Extrusion$0.85 – $1.00/ lbDirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels$0.75 – $1.00/ lbChrome Plated Aluminum Wheels$0.62 – $1.00/ lbAluminum Clips & MLC$0.65 – $0.94/ lbAluminum 6061 Structural$0.72 – $0.90/ lbClean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061)$0.60 – $0.90/ lbAluminum Siding & Gutters$0.59 – $0.90/ lbPainted & Old Sheet Aluminum$0.55 – $0.85/ lbAluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)$0.45 – $0.80/ lbClad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face)$0.60 – $0.75/ lbCast Aluminum$0.45 – $0.75/ lbClean Aluminum Sheet$0.45 – $0.75/ lbAluminum Cans (UBC)$0.52 – $0.70/ lbIrony & Breakage Aluminum$0.25 – $0.40/ lbAluminum Turnings$0.25 – $0.25/ lb

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Map of scrap yards buying aluminum scrap

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