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.
Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26May '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (LME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~41.7% (-$0.62/ lb). Based on 25 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 7%–92%.
✓ All 25 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Aluminum in Maryland

Local scrap yards in Maryland 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 Maryland

Here is the Aluminum data we have on file for Maryland. 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: -14.7%
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+9.2% / 30 days
Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.38/ lbRange: $1.14 – $1.61/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +9.2%
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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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Avg. Price:$1.22/ lbRange: $1.00 – $1.44/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -3.6%
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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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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$1.05/ lbRange: $0.80 – $1.30/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -28.8%
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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 Siding & Gutters U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.89/ lbRange: $0.82 – $0.95/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.4%
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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 Clips & MLC U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.83/ lbRange: $0.75 – $0.90/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -3.5%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.80/ lbRange: $0.70 – $0.90/ lb
Trend for 90 days: -14.6%
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+5.6% / 6 mo.
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.80/ lbRange: $0.60 – $1.00/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +5.6%
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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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+5.0% / 30 days
Clean Aluminum Sheet U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.78/ lbRange: $0.69 – $0.86/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +5.0%
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Cast Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.76/ lbRange: $0.68 – $0.83/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +1.4%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.75/ lbRange: $0.64 – $0.85/ lb
Trend for 30 days: -8.8%
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+16.9% / 90 days
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.73/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.95/ lb
Trend for 90 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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Avg. Price:$0.70/ lbRange: $0.60 – $0.80/ lb
Trend for 90 days: -12.5%
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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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Avg. Price:$0.65/ lbRange: $0.55 – $0.75/ lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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+20.3% / 30 days
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.63/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.75/ lb
Trend for 30 days: +20.3%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.50/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.50/ lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -13.0%
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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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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 Maryland

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

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Updated 8/3/2026

Double M Recycling

Swanton, Maryland9 grades on price list
Aluminum Cans
$0.55/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (8%)
Aluminum Sheet
$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (11%)
Aluminum Clip
$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (9%)
Aluminum Siding
$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (9%)
Aluminum Cast
$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (13%)
Dirty Aluminum
$0.35/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (17%)
Aluminum Wheels
$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.07 (12%)
Truck Wheels 22
$0.55/ lb|🠅 $0.07 (15%)
Chrome Clad Wheels
$0.55/ lb|🠅 $0.07 (15%)
Updated 5/27/2026

Conservit, Inc.

Hagerstown, Maryland9 grades on price list
Aluminum Sheet/Clean-Dry Pet Food Cans
$0.65/ lb|🠇 $0.15 (19%)
Aluminum Extrusion
$1.10/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (22%)
Aluminum MLC-BARE
$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (25%)
Aluminum Siding
$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (25%)
Aluminum EC Wire - Bare
$1.15/ lb|🠅 $0.25 (28%)
Aluminum Cast
$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (30%)
Aluminum Wheels
$1.20/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (20%)
Aluminum Truck Wheel
$0.80/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (33%)
Aluminum Chrome Rim
$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.25 (50%)
Updated 4/2/2026

Rockville Metals

Rockville, Maryland5 grades on price list
AL Cans
$0.35/ lb
AL Sheet
$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (11%)
AL Siding
$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (8%)
AL Irony
$0.23/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (8%)
AL Rims
$0.60/ lb

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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 $1.48/ lb LME$2.30/ lb
High Grade155%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) $1.48/ lb LME$1.38/ lb
Mid Grade93%
Why above exchange?
Aluminum 5052 (Plate) $1.48/ lb LME$1.29/ lb
Mid Grade87%
Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) $1.48/ lb LME$1.22/ lb
Mid Grade82%
Painted Aluminum Extrusion $1.48/ lb LME$1.07/ lb
Mid Grade72%
Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) $1.48/ lb LME$1.05/ lb
Mid Grade71%
Lithographic Plates (Litho) $1.48/ lb LME$1.03/ lb
Mid Grade69%
Aluminum Siding & Gutters $1.48/ lb LME$0.89/ lb
Mid Grade60%
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels $1.48/ lb LME$0.85/ lb
Mid Grade57%
Aluminum Clips & MLC $1.48/ lb LME$0.83/ lb
Low Grade56%
Aluminum 6061 Structural $1.48/ lb LME$0.80/ lb
Low Grade54%
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels $1.48/ lb LME$0.80/ lb
Low Grade54%
Dirty Aluminum Extrusion $1.48/ lb LME$0.80/ lb
Low Grade54%
Clean Aluminum Sheet $1.48/ lb LME$0.78/ lb
Low Grade52%
Cast Aluminum $1.48/ lb LME$0.76/ lb
Low Grade51%
Aluminum Cans (UBC) $1.48/ lb LME$0.75/ lb
Low Grade50%
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) $1.48/ lb LME$0.73/ lb
Low Grade49%
Aluminum 3003 $1.48/ lb LME$0.70/ lb
Low Grade47%
Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) $1.48/ lb LME$0.70/ lb
Low Grade47%
Thermal Break Aluminum $1.48/ lb LME$0.69/ lb
Low Grade47%
Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) $1.48/ lb LME$0.65/ lb
Low Grade44%
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum $1.48/ lb LME$0.63/ lb
Low Grade42%
Irony & Breakage Aluminum $1.48/ lb LME$0.50/ lb
Low Grade34%
Aluminum Turnings $1.48/ lb LME$0.32/ lb
Low Grade21%
Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge $1.48/ 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.