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Today’s Aluminum Scrap Prices in Virginia

In-depth analytics for aluminum scrap prices in Virginia. 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 2 grades, price is steady for 17 grades, and price is down for 4 grades.

Prices up for these grades:

Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)+21.4%🠅$0.80/ lb Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum+17.9%🠅$0.55/ lb

Prices steady for these grades:

Aluminum 5052 (Plate)0.0%—$1.20/ lb

Prices down for these grades:

Aluminum 6061 Structural14.7%🠇$0.90/ lb Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean)9.5%🠇$1.41/ lb

Data source: 14 local yards + U.S. national averages (Virginia).

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?

Over the past year, the category average ranged from $0.60 to $0.83.

Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today

Category Grades

The Aluminum category has 23 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 7 local yards Virginia.

U.S. National Price Benchmark — Aluminum in Virginia

Local scrap yards in Virginia 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 Virginia

Here is the Aluminum data we have on file for Virginia. 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:$2.55/ lbRange: $2.20 – $2.90/ lb

Trend for 30 days: -7.0%

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

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

Trend for 30 days: -9.5%

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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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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 6 yards

Avg. Price:$1.08/ lbRange: $0.80 – $1.35/ lb

Trend for 6 mo.: -8.3%

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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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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Based on 3 yards

Avg. Price:$0.90/ lbRange: $0.80 – $1.00/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum 6061 Structural U.S. national average

Avg. Price:$0.78/ lbRange: $0.65 – $0.90/ lb

Trend for 90 days: -14.7%

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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 1 yard

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

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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

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

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Dirty & Irony 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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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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+21.4% / 90 days

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

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

Trend for 90 days: +21.4%

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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Based on 2 yards

Avg. Price:$0.63/ lbRange: $0.55 – $0.70/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Based on 4 yards

Avg. Price:$0.63/ lbRange: $0.55 – $0.70/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Aluminum Clips & MLC Based on 3 yards

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

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Cast Aluminum Based on 3 yards

Avg. Price:$0.55/ lbRange: $0.50 – $0.60/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 3 yards

Avg. Price:$0.55/ lbRange: $0.45 – $0.65/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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+17.9% / 90 days

Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Based on 1 yard

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

Trend for 90 days: +17.9%

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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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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Based on 1 yard

Avg. Price:$0.20/ lbRange: $0.20 – $0.20/ lb

Trend for 30 days: 0.0%

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Scrap yards paying the most for aluminum scrap in Virginia

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Charleston Area Metal Recycling

Charleston, West Virginia•10 grades on price list

Aluminum Cans

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

Aluminum Sheet (Clean)

$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (29%)

Aluminum Clip (Painted or Bare)

$0.55/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (10%)

Aluminum Siding

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

EC Wire (Bare)

$0.80/ lb|🠇 $0.20 (20%)

Insulated EC Wire

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

Aluminum Cast (Clean)

$0.35/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (13%)

Dirty Aluminum

$0.10/ lb

Aluminum Rims (clean Auto Al rims)

$0.90/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (10%)

Aluminum Rims (clean Truck Al rims)

$0.55/ lb|🠇 $0.45 (45%)

Updated 10/9/2026

Taylor Iron & Metal

Huntington, West Virginia•5 grades on price list

Aluminum Cans

$0.80/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (23%)

Aluminum Siding

$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (7%)

Aluminum Cast

$0.60/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (20%)

Aluminum Irony

$0.10/ lb

Wheels Chrome

$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.01 (2%)

Updated 10/5/2026

Three Rivers Iron Metal

Fairmont, West Virginia•9 grades on price list

Aluminum Cans

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

Aluminum Clip

$0.55/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (10%)

Aluminum Cast & Sheet

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (43%)

Aluminum Siding

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

EC Wire (Bare)

$0.80/ lb|🠇 $0.20 (20%)

Insulated EC Wire

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

Dirty Aluminum/Aluminum Sheet >90%

$0.30/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (50%)

Aluminum Rims

$1.00/ lb|🠅 $0.30 (43%)

Aluminum Truck Rims

$0.60/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (14%)

Updated 10/5/2026

Ashley Metal Recycling LLC

Mineral Wells, West Virginia•6 grades on price list

Aluminum Cans

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

Aluminum Sheet - Clean

$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (29%)

Aluminum Clip (bare)

$0.55/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (22%)

Aluminum Siding Painted

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (11%)

Aluminum Cast

$0.45/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (29%)

Aluminum Rims (clean)

$1.00/ lb|🠅 $0.25 (33%)

Updated 9/25/2026

Elkins Metal Recycling

Elkins, West Virginia•11 grades on price list

Aluminum Cans

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

Aluminum Sheet

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (11%)

Aluminum Clip

$0.55/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (38%)

Aluminum Siding

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

EC Wire (Bare)

$1.00/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (25%)

Insulated EC Wire

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (25%)

Aluminum Cast

$0.50/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (43%)

Aluminum Turnings

$0.10/ lb

Dirty Aluminum

$0.10/ lb|🠇 $0.05 (33%)

Aluminum Wheels (clean)

$1.00/ lb|🠅 $0.20 (25%)

Aluminum Truck Rims (clean)

$0.60/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (14%)

Updated 8/28/2026

C & C Cullet LLC

Ashland, Virginia•8 grades on price list

Cans WITH FOIL/PIE PANS

$0.25/ lb|🠇 $0.25 (50%)

Clean Aluminum

$0.65/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (30%)

Dry Aluminum Turnings

$0.25/ lb|🠅 $0.05 (25%)

Irony Aluminum

$0.20/ lb|🠇 $0.10 (33%)

Clean Aluminum Rims

$0.80/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (14%)

Semi-Truck Rim

$0.70/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (17%)

Chrome Rims

$0.70/ lb|🠅 $0.10 (17%)

Dirty Aluminum Rims

$0.75/ lb|🠅 $0.15 (25%)

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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 Virginia.

Aluminum BX$2.20 – $2.90/ lbAluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean)$0.90 – $1.41/ lbClean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356)$0.80 – $1.35/ lbAluminum 5052 (Plate)$1.20 – $1.20/ lbLithographic Plates (Litho)$1.00 – $1.20/ lbPainted Aluminum Extrusion$1.10 – $1.10/ lbDirty Aluminum Extrusion$0.85 – $1.00/ lbAluminum Wire (EC / Clean)$0.80 – $1.00/ lbAluminum 6061 Structural$0.65 – $0.90/ lbAluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)$0.45 – $0.80/ lbAluminum Siding & Gutters$0.75 – $0.75/ lbClad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face)$0.75 – $0.75/ lbDirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels$0.75 – $0.75/ lbAluminum 3003$0.70 – $0.70/ lbChrome Plated Aluminum Wheels$0.55 – $0.70/ lbClean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061)$0.55 – $0.70/ lbClean Aluminum Sheet$0.45 – $0.65/ lbCast Aluminum$0.50 – $0.60/ lbAluminum Clips & MLC$0.55 – $0.55/ lbPainted & Old Sheet Aluminum$0.55 – $0.55/ lbAluminum Cans (UBC)$0.25 – $0.25/ lbAluminum Turnings$0.25 – $0.25/ lbIrony & Breakage Aluminum$0.20 – $0.20/ lb

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Map of scrap yards buying aluminum scrap

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