Average scrap price for Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)

365-day market: price lists from 3 yards. As of 3/30/2026.
$0.60/ lb+$0.40 (200%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.60
Lowest price ⓘ$0.50
Highest price$0.70Who pays the most? ⟶
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  • Low (around $0.50): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.60): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.70+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.20 to $0.60.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) in Pennsylvania

Scrap yards in Pennsylvania buying Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.

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Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

Listed as: INS ALUM WIRE (starter)
1056 PA-61, Pottsville, PA 17901 Plan route
$0.50/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

Paz Metals Inc.

Listed as: Insulated Aluminum Wire
4315 Run Way, York, PA 17406 Plan route
$0.70/ lb

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Compare Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) prices with other Aluminum grades

See the exact price difference between Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) and similar grades like Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) or Aluminum BX. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)
Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.60 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +39.7%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.20 / lb
Mix it with Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)?They'll pay $0.60 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum BX Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$2.60 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +5.1%
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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Painted Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.08 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +2.4%
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.93 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.88 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.81 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -21.1%
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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.78 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -9.1%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.72 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +23.7%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.71 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +1.4%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.71 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +8.7%
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Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.68 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +20.5%
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Cast Aluminum Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.60 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +10.3%
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Aluminum Turnings Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.23 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +25.0%
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Daily price history for Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)

The table below shows the daily price history for Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.60 / lb+$0.40$0.50 – $0.50
2/17/2026 $0.20 / lb−$0.40$0.20 – $0.20
12/5/2025 $0.60 / lb+$0.40$0.60 – $0.60
8/30/2025 $0.20 / lb−$0.20$0.20 – $0.20
7/13/2024 $0.40 / lb+$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
12/2/2023 $0.30 / lb−$0.10$0.30 – $0.30
9/27/2022 $0.40 / lb+$0.15$0.40 – $0.40
10/16/2021 $0.25 / lb+$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
1/16/2021 $0.20 / lb+$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
12/5/2020 $0.15 / lb−$0.05$0.15 – $0.15
12/14/2019 $0.20 / lb+$0.05$0.20 – $0.20