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Today’s Aluminum Scrap Prices in New Jersey

In-depth analytics for aluminum scrap prices in New Jersey. 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 6 months

In the last 6 months in the Aluminum category: price is up for 1 grade, price is steady for 17 grades, and price is down for 4 grades.

Prices up for these grades:

Aluminum BX+6.0%🠅$2.25/ lb

Prices steady for these grades:

Aluminum 5052 (Plate)0.0%—$1.20/ lb Lithographic Plates (Litho)0.0%—$1.20/ lb

Prices down for these grades:

Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean)25.8%🠇$1.20/ lb Aluminum 6061 Structural20.7%🠇$0.78/ lb

Data source: 13 local yards + U.S. national averages (New Jersey).

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?

Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.69 to $0.87.

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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 4 local yards New Jersey.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Aluminum in New Jersey

Local scrap yards in New Jersey 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 New Jersey

Here is the Aluminum data we have on file for New Jersey. 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.

+6.0% / 6 mo.

Aluminum BX Based on 2 yards

Avg. Price:$2.23/ lbRange: $2.20 – $2.25/ lb

Trend for 6 mo.: +6.0%

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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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Lithographic Plates (Litho) Based on 1 yard

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

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Based on 2 yards

Avg. Price:$1.15/ lbRange: $1.10 – $1.20/ lb

Trend for 6 mo.: -25.8%

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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Based on 1 yard

Avg. Price:$1.10/ lbRange: $1.10 – $1.10/ 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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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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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 3 yards

Avg. Price:$0.86/ lbRange: $0.80 – $0.92/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 2 yards

Avg. Price:$0.83/ lbRange: $0.75 – $0.90/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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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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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Based on 1 yard

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

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Based on 1 yard

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

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum 6061 Structural U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.69/ lbRange: $0.60 – $0.78/ lb

Trend for 90 days: -20.7%

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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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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 3 yards

Avg. Price:$0.68/ lbRange: $0.65 – $0.70/ lb

Trend for 6 mo.: -4.8%

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Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Based on 1 yard

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

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Cast Aluminum Based on 1 yard

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

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Based on 2 yards

Avg. Price:$0.50/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.50/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Based on 1 yard

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

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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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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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Based on 1 yard

Avg. Price:$0.15/ lbRange: $0.15 – $0.15/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Scrap yards paying the most for aluminum scrap in New Jersey

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

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Updated 9/4/2026

RAW Recycling

Roxbury Township, New Jersey•12 grades on price list

ALUMINUM CANS(UBC'S)

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (11%)

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM

$1.10/ lb|🠅 $0.27 (33%)

CLEAN ALUMINUM

$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (8%)

ALUMINUM SIDING

$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (7%)

EC WIRE

$1.10/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (10%)

INSULATED ALUMINUM CABLE

$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (80%)

BX- ALUMINUM

$2.20/ lb|🠅 $0.35 (19%)

CAST ALUMINUM

$0.55/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (10%)

DIRTY ALUMINUM

$0.15/ lb|🠅 $0.07 (88%)

CLEAN ALUMINUM WHEELS

$0.90/ lb|🠅 $0.08 (10%)

ALUMINUM TRUCK WHEELS

$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (25%)

CHROME ALUMINUM WHEELS

$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (25%)

Updated 8/28/2026

ADJ Metals

Keyport, New Jersey•10 grades on price list

AL Litho Plates

$1.20/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (20%)

Alum solids

$0.65/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (7%)

Alum Painted (Clean no attachments)

$0.60/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (8%)

Aluminum Siding / Gutters

$0.40/ lb|🠇 $0.35 (47%)

Clean Aluminum Wire

$1.20/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (8%)

Aluminum BX

$2.25/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (2%)

Cast Aluminum

$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (3%)

Alum Turnings

$0.43/ lb|🠅 $0.03 (7%)

Alum Painted with attachments

$0.55/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (15%)

All Aluminum Rims

$0.80/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (6%)

Updated 8/25/2026

Southard Scrap Metal

Rockaway Township, New Jersey•5 grades on price list

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM

$0.83/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (2%)

ALUMINUM SHEET (CLEAN)

$0.61/ lb|🠅 $0.01 (2%)

BX Aluminum

$1.85/ lb

DIRTY ALUMINUM

$0.14/ lb

Aluminum Wheels

$0.92/ lb|🠅 $0.09 (11%)

Updated 8/25/2026

NJ Scrap Metal and Recycling Center

Plumsted Township, New Jersey•4 grades on price list

Aluminum Cans

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

Insulated Aluminum Wire

$0.15/ lb|🠅 $0.01 (7%)

Aluminum BX Cable

$1.20/ lb|🠇 $0.30 (20%)

Dirty Aluminum

$0.15/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (50%)

Updated 5/18/2026

Scarpati Recycling and Auto Salvage

Trenton, New Jersey•2 grades on price list

Aluminum Sheet

$0.70/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (17%)

Aluminum Siding

$0.90/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (6%)

Updated 3/4/2026

Sgt. Scrap

Pennsauken Township, New Jersey•19 grades on price list

Cans UBC Used soda or Beer cans

$0.49/ lb|🠇 $0.09 (16%)

Extrustion Clean 6063

$1.20/ lb|🠇 $0.08 (6%)

Extrusion Painted

$1.04/ lb|🠇 $0.04 (4%)

6061 Extrusion/Sheet/Plate/Clip

$0.78/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (24%)

Aluminum 5052

$1.32/ lb|🠅 $0.07 (6%)

Litho Plate

$1.20/ lb|🠇 $0.08 (6%)

Sheet

$0.50/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (9%)

MLC Clip Clean

$0.74/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (6%)

Road Signs (No ReflectiveTape)

$0.66/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (3%)

Painted Siding

$0.74/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (3%)

EC Wire

$1.40/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (1%)

ASCR Wire

$0.57/ lb

Aluminum Bx 53%

$2.18/ lb|🠅 $0.40 (22%)

Cast Aluminum

$0.58/ lb|🠅 $0.08 (16%)

Aluminum Turnings

$0.30/ lb|🠇 $0.03 (9%)

Clean Aluminum Wheels

$0.93/ lb|🠅 $0.08 (9%)

Aluminum Truck Wheels 6061

$0.70/ lb|🠇 $0.11 (14%)

Chrome Wheels

$0.70/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (17%)

Aluminum Wheels (Dirty)

$0.83/ lb|🠅 $0.18 (28%)

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Buyout price trends for aluminum scrap by grade

Avg. Yard Price

The chart shows average buyout prices by grade for aluminum scrap from local scrap yards. When the line trends up, yards are raising their offers and it may pay to wait. When it turns down, lock in your price now. Use the grade selector above the chart to switch views.

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 New Jersey.

Aluminum BX$2.20 – $2.25/ lbAluminum 5052 (Plate)$1.20 – $1.20/ lbLithographic Plates (Litho)$1.20 – $1.20/ lbAluminum Wire (EC / Clean)$1.10 – $1.20/ lbAluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean)$1.10 – $1.10/ lbPainted Aluminum Extrusion$1.10 – $1.10/ lbDirty Aluminum Extrusion$0.85 – $1.00/ lbDirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels$0.75 – $1.00/ lbAluminum Clips & MLC$0.65 – $0.94/ lbClean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356)$0.80 – $0.92/ lbAluminum Siding & Gutters$0.75 – $0.90/ lbAluminum 6061 Structural$0.60 – $0.78/ lbChrome Plated Aluminum Wheels$0.75 – $0.75/ lbClean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061)$0.75 – $0.75/ lbClad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face)$0.60 – $0.75/ lbClean Aluminum Sheet$0.65 – $0.70/ lbPainted & Old Sheet Aluminum$0.60 – $0.60/ lbCast Aluminum$0.55 – $0.55/ lbAluminum Cans (UBC)$0.50 – $0.50/ lbAluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)$0.45 – $0.45/ lbAluminum Turnings$0.25 – $0.25/ lbIrony & Breakage Aluminum$0.15 – $0.15/ lb

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Map of scrap yards buying aluminum scrap

The map below shows yards currently listing prices for aluminum scrap. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates for all grades at local yards.