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Today’s Aluminum Scrap Prices in South Carolina

In-depth analytics for aluminum scrap prices in South Carolina. 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 4 grades, price is steady for 15 grades, and price is down for 3 grades.

Prices up for these grades:

Clean Aluminum Sheet+31.5%🠅$0.68/ lb Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)+25.6%🠅$0.80/ lb Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum+24.2%🠅$0.85/ lb Aluminum BX+5.1%🠅$2.90/ lb

Prices down for these grades:

Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels9.6%🠇$1.00/ lb

Data source: 6 local yards + U.S. national averages (South Carolina).

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?

Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.56 to $0.85.

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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 2 local yards South Carolina.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Aluminum in South Carolina

Local scrap yards in South Carolina 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 South Carolina

Here is the Aluminum data we have on file for South Carolina. 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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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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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 2 yards

Avg. Price:$0.87/ lbRange: $0.72 – $1.01/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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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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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 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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+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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Aluminum Clips & MLC Based on 1 yard

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

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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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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+31.5% / 6 mo.

Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 2 yards

Avg. Price:$0.61/ lbRange: $0.53 – $0.68/ lb

Trend for 6 mo.: +31.5%

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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 1 yard

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

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Based on 1 yard

Avg. Price:$0.54/ lbRange: $0.54 – $0.54/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Based on 1 yard

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

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Cast Aluminum 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 Cans (UBC) Based on 1 yard

Avg. Price:$0.25/ lbRange: $0.25 – $0.25/ 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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Scrap yards paying the most for aluminum scrap in South Carolina

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

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Updated 10/23/2026

CMC Recycling

Columbia, South Carolina•9 grades on price list

Aluminum Cans

$0.70/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (3%)

6063 Aluminum

$0.54/ lb|🠇 $0.01 (2%)

6061 Alum (no plate/sheet)

$0.72/ lb|🠇 $0.01 (1%)

Sheet Aluminum

$0.68/ lb|🠅 $0.27 (66%)

Aluminum Clips (MLC)

$0.68/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (3%)

PTD Aluminum Siding

$0.59/ lb|🠇 $0.03 (5%)

Cast Aluminum

$0.45/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (4%)

Irony Aluminum (include attachments)

$0.52/ lb|🠅 $0.18 (53%)

Clean Aluminum Wheels

$1.01/ lb|🠇 $0.04 (4%)

Updated 9/7/2026

CMC Recycling

Lexington, South Carolina•9 grades on price list

Aluminum Cans

$0.25/ lb|🠇 $0.13 (34%)

Aluminum Extrusion (100% Clean)

$0.73/ lb|🠅 $0.33 (83%)

Aluminum Extrusion (5% FE)

$0.32/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (6%)

Sheet Aluminum

$0.53/ lb|🠅 $0.02 (4%)

Aluminum Clips (MLC)

$0.41/ lb|🠇 $0.23 (36%)

Old Sheet Aluminum (5% FE)

$0.35/ lb|🠅 $0.01 (3%)

PTD Aluminum Siding

$0.46/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (12%)

Cast Aluminum

$0.39/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (5%)

Clean Aluminum Wheels

$0.72/ lb|🠅 $0.11 (18%)

Updated 3/4/2026

CMC Recycling

Florence, South Carolina•2 grades on price list

Aluminum Cans

$0.49/ lb|🠅 $0.17 (53%)

Clean Aluminum Wheels

$0.77/ lb|🠅 $0.16 (26%)

Updated 2/17/2026

CMC Recycling

Wellford, South Carolina•9 grades on price list

Aluminum Cans

$0.42/ lb|🠇 $0.16 (28%)

6063 Aluminum

$0.59/ lb|🠅 $0.04 (7%)

6061 Alum (no plate/sheet)

$0.30/ lb|🠇 $0.20 (40%)

Sheet Aluminum

$0.30/ lb|🠇 $0.12 (29%)

Aluminum Clips (MLC)

$0.40/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (11%)

PTD Aluminum Siding

$0.36/ lb|🠇 $0.07 (16%)

Cast Aluminum

$0.26/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (16%)

Irony Aluminum (include attachments)

$0.15/ lb|🠇 $0.27 (64%)

Clean Aluminum Wheels

$0.72/ lb|🠅 $0.07 (11%)

Updated 2/17/2026

CMC Recycling

Anderson, South Carolina•9 grades on price list

Aluminum Cans

$0.42/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (19%)

6063 Aluminum

$0.59/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (34%)

6061 Alum (no plate/sheet)

$0.30/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (6%)

Sheet Aluminum

$0.30/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (6%)

Aluminum Clips (MLC)

$0.40/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (20%)

PTD Aluminum Siding

$0.36/ lb|🠇 $0.16 (31%)

Cast Aluminum

$0.26/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (16%)

Irony Aluminum (include attachments)

$0.15/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (12%)

Clean Aluminum Wheels

$0.72/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (7%)

Updated 2/17/2026

CMC Recycling

Spartanburg, South Carolina•6 grades on price list

Aluminum Cans

$0.42/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (19%)

6063 Aluminum

$0.59/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (34%)

Sheet Aluminum

$0.30/ lb|🠇 $0.02 (6%)

Aluminum Clips (MLC)

$0.40/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (20%)

Cast Aluminum

$0.26/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (16%)

Clean Aluminum Wheels

$0.72/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (7%)

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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 South Carolina.

Aluminum BX$2.20 – $2.90/ 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)$0.72 – $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/ lbClean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061)$0.60 – $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/ lbAluminum 6061 Structural$0.72 – $0.72/ lbAluminum Clips & MLC$0.68 – $0.68/ lbClean Aluminum Sheet$0.53 – $0.68/ lbAluminum Siding & Gutters$0.59 – $0.59/ lbAluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean)$0.54 – $0.54/ lbIrony & Breakage Aluminum$0.52 – $0.52/ lbCast Aluminum$0.45 – $0.45/ lbAluminum Cans (UBC)$0.25 – $0.25/ lbAluminum Turnings$0.25 – $0.25/ lb

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Map of scrap yards buying aluminum scrap

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