Average scrap price for Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)

60-day market: price lists from 8 yards. As of 9/14/2026.
$0.61/ lb+$0.06 (10.9%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.61
Lowest price ⓘ$0.45
Highest price$0.80Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read a yard's offer
  • Low (around $0.45): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.61): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.80+): 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 $0.25 to $0.85.
Oct '25Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Today
Market snapshot
High volatility. Prices have been swinging over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 8 live board rates (out of 14 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) in the US

Scrap yards in the US 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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Updated 32 days ago

Wichita Material Recovery - WMR - 303-9303

Listed as: ACSR
624 E Morris St, Wichita, KS 67211 Plan route
$0.55/ lb
Updated 35 days ago

RAW Recycling

Listed as: INSULATED ALUMINUM CABLE
364 W Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885 Plan route
$0.45/ lb
Updated 42 days ago

Decatur Iron & Metal Recycling

Listed as: Insulated aluminum wire
4545 S, 4545 FM 51, Decatur, TX 76234 Plan route
$0.40/ lb
Updated 48 days ago

Western Oklahoma Metal Recycling LLC

Listed as: Insulated Alum. Wire
10377 N 2400 Rd, Weatherford, OK 73096 Plan route
$0.50/ lb
Updated 157 days ago

Stuff Recycling

Listed as: ACSR & IAW 65%
6169 Lexington Rd, Winchester, KY 40391 Plan route
$0.50/ lb
Updated 193 days ago

Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

Listed as: INS ALUM WIRE (starter)
1056 PA-61, Pottsville, PA 17901 Plan route
$0.50/ 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 8 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.61 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +35.0%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Based on 9 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.31 / lb
Mix it with Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR)?They'll pay $0.61 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.70 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -9.6%
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Aluminum BX Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.49 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +5.0%
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Painted Aluminum Extrusion Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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 7 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.17 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +30.9%
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.07 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.93 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.88 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +9.1%
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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.88 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +2.9%
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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.87 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -15.1%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC Based on 6 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.85 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +0.5%
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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.82 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +20.0%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.77 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -3.7%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.76 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.9%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Based on 7 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.73 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +3.4%
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Cast Aluminum Based on 4 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.72 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 3003 Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 7 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.66 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -4.0%
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Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Based on 5 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.66 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +40.9%
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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 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +37.5%
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Price trend: Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

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)
$0.61 / lb+$0.06$0.80 – $0.80
9/7/2026 $0.55 / lb+$0.10$0.55 – $0.55
9/4/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
8/28/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.11$0.40 – $0.40
8/25/2026 $0.51 / lb+$0.01$0.25 – $0.60
8/22/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.10$0.50 – $0.50
8/20/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
8/16/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
8/15/2026 $0.45 / lb−$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
8/13/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.15$0.50 – $0.50
8/11/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.15$0.35 – $0.35
7/16/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.10$0.50 – $0.50
7/15/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
7/9/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.15$0.50 – $0.50
7/8/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.10$0.35 – $0.35
7/6/2026 $0.45 / lb−$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
7/2/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.05$0.50 – $0.50
6/30/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.10$0.45 – $0.45
6/25/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.15$0.35 – $0.35
6/18/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.10$0.50 – $0.50
6/17/2026 $0.40 / lb— no change$0.40 – $0.40
6/16/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
6/15/2026 $0.45 / lb+$0.05$0.45 – $0.45
6/14/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
6/13/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.15$0.50 – $0.50
6/11/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.15$0.35 – $0.35
6/8/2026 $0.50 / lb— no change$0.50 – $0.50
5/28/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.15$0.50 – $0.50
5/27/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.15$0.35 – $0.35
5/26/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.15$0.50 – $0.50
5/25/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
5/10/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.07$0.40 – $0.40
5/9/2026 $0.33 / lb−$0.07$0.33 – $0.33
5/8/2026 $0.40 / lb— no change$0.40 – $0.40
5/7/2026 $0.40 / lb— no change$0.40 – $0.40
5/6/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
5/5/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.10$0.50 – $0.50
5/4/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
5/3/2026 $0.30 / lb+$0.10$0.30 – $0.30
5/2/2026 $0.20 / lb−$0.11$0.20 – $0.20
5/1/2026 $0.31 / lb−$0.09$0.31 – $0.31
4/30/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.09$0.40 – $0.40
4/22/2026 $0.31 / lb−$0.09$0.31 – $0.31
4/21/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
4/19/2026 $0.30 / lb−$0.10$0.30 – $0.30
4/16/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.07$0.40 – $0.40
4/15/2026 $0.33 / lb+$0.02$0.33 – $0.33
4/13/2026 $0.31 / lb−$0.09$0.31 – $0.31
4/12/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.09$0.40 – $0.40
4/11/2026 $0.31 / lb−$0.09$0.31 – $0.31
4/9/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.05$0.40 – $0.40
4/8/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
4/7/2026 $0.40 / lb−$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
3/30/2026 $0.50 / lb+$0.25$0.50 – $0.50
3/23/2026 $0.25 / lb−$0.16$0.25 – $0.25
3/22/2026 $0.41 / lb−$0.54$0.33 – $0.50
3/12/2026 $0.95 / lb+$0.45$0.95 – $0.95
3/9/2026 $0.50 / lb— no change$0.50 – $0.50
3/5/2026 $0.50 / lb−$0.07$0.50 – $0.50
3/4/2026 $0.57 / lb−$0.28$0.57 – $0.57
2/25/2026 $0.85 / lb+$0.42$0.85 – $0.85
2/17/2026 $0.43 / lb+$0.18$0.35 – $0.50
2/11/2026 $0.25 / lb−$0.50$0.25 – $0.25
1/11/2026 $0.75 / lb+$0.45$0.75 – $0.75
12/19/2025 $0.30 / lb— no change$0.30 – $0.30
12/14/2025 $0.30 / lb— no change$0.30 – $0.30
12/10/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.40$0.30 – $0.30
12/6/2025 $0.70 / lb+$0.30$0.70 – $0.70
12/5/2025 $0.40 / lb−$0.10$0.20 – $0.60
11/29/2025 $0.50 / lb−$0.06$0.50 – $0.50
11/11/2025 $0.56 / lb— no change$0.56 – $0.56
11/7/2025 $0.56 / lb+$0.31$0.56 – $0.56
11/3/2025 $0.25 / lb−$0.31$0.25 – $0.25
10/24/2025 $0.56 / lb+$0.06$0.56 – $0.56
10/16/2025 $0.50 / lb+$0.30$0.50 – $0.50
10/15/2025 $0.20 / lb−$0.20$0.20 – $0.20
10/11/2025 $0.40 / lb−$0.09$0.40 – $0.40
10/6/2025 $0.49 / lb+$0.26$0.49 – $0.49
10/5/2025 $0.23 / lb−$0.12$0.23 – $0.23
10/4/2025 $0.35 / lb−$0.10$0.35 – $0.35
9/17/2025 $0.45 / lb+$0.09$0.45 – $0.45
9/5/2025 $0.36 / lb+$0.16$0.36 – $0.36
8/30/2025 $0.20 / lb— no change$0.20 – $0.20
8/27/2025 $0.20 / lb−$0.20$0.20 – $0.20
8/24/2025 $0.40 / lb+$0.12$0.40 – $0.40
8/22/2025 $0.28 / lb−$0.32$0.28 – $0.28
8/15/2025 $0.60 / lb−$0.05$0.60 – $0.60
8/8/2025 $0.65 / lb+$0.25$0.65 – $0.65
8/7/2025 $0.40 / lb−$0.08$0.40 – $0.40
7/30/2025 $0.48 / lb+$0.23$0.48 – $0.48
7/24/2025 $0.25 / lb−$0.10$0.25 – $0.25
7/18/2025 $0.35 / lb+$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
7/17/2025 $0.30 / lb— no change$0.30 – $0.30
7/1/2025 $0.30 / lb— no change$0.30 – $0.30
6/26/2025 $0.30 / lb+$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
6/24/2025 $0.25 / lb+$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
6/21/2025 $0.20 / lb— no change$0.20 – $0.20
6/20/2025 $0.20 / lb— no change$0.20 – $0.20
6/18/2025 $0.20 / lb−$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
6/13/2025 $0.25 / lb+$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
6/9/2025 $0.20 / lb−$0.30$0.20 – $0.20
5/15/2025 $0.50 / lb+$0.20$0.50 – $0.50
5/13/2025 $0.30 / lb+$0.10$0.30 – $0.30
4/27/2025 $0.20 / lb−$0.07$0.20 – $0.20
4/25/2025 $0.27 / lb+$0.07$0.27 – $0.27
4/21/2025 $0.20 / lb−$0.40$0.20 – $0.20
3/25/2025 $0.60 / lb+$0.31$0.60 – $0.60
3/19/2025 $0.29 / lb−$0.01$0.29 – $0.29
3/17/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
2/19/2025 $0.35 / lb+$0.15$0.35 – $0.35
2/14/2025 $0.20 / lb— no change$0.20 – $0.20
2/12/2025 $0.20 / lb−$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
1/19/2025 $0.25 / lb−$0.25$0.24 – $0.30
1/18/2025 $0.50 / lb+$0.25$0.50 – $0.50
1/17/2025 $0.25 / lb+$0.04$0.20 – $0.30
1/9/2025 $0.21 / lb— no change$0.21 – $0.21
12/28/2024 $0.21 / lb−$0.02$0.21 – $0.21
10/16/2024 $0.23 / lb+$0.03$0.23 – $0.23
9/26/2024 $0.20 / lb— no change$0.20 – $0.20
9/19/2024 $0.20 / lb— no change$0.20 – $0.20
8/29/2024 $0.20 / lb−$0.02$0.20 – $0.20
8/16/2024 $0.22 / lb−$0.23$0.22 – $0.22
8/3/2024 $0.45 / lb+$0.27$0.45 – $0.45
7/30/2024 $0.18 / lb+$0.01$0.18 – $0.18
7/23/2024 $0.17 / lb+$0.07$0.17 – $0.17
7/14/2024 $0.10 / lb−$0.30$0.10 – $0.10
7/13/2024 $0.40 / lb+$0.15$0.40 – $0.40
6/18/2024 $0.25 / lb−$0.07$0.25 – $0.25
6/12/2024 $0.32 / lb+$0.08$0.32 – $0.32
6/11/2024 $0.24 / lb−$0.31$0.24 – $0.24
5/30/2024 $0.55 / lb+$0.05$0.55 – $0.55
5/28/2024 $0.50 / lb+$0.30$0.50 – $0.50
5/26/2024 $0.20 / lb−$0.08$0.20 – $0.20
5/25/2024 $0.28 / lb+$0.17$0.28 – $0.28
4/24/2024 $0.11 / lb−$0.04$0.11 – $0.11
4/14/2024 $0.15 / lb−$0.10$0.15 – $0.15
3/3/2024 $0.25 / lb−$0.01$0.25 – $0.25
12/16/2023 $0.26 / lb−$0.04$0.26 – $0.26
12/2/2023 $0.30 / lb+$0.03$0.30 – $0.30
11/17/2023 $0.27 / lb+$0.12$0.27 – $0.27
10/10/2023 $0.15 / lb−$0.25$0.15 – $0.15
10/1/2023 $0.40 / lb+$0.13$0.40 – $0.40
9/30/2023 $0.27 / lb−$0.03$0.27 – $0.27
5/30/2023 $0.30 / lb+$0.05$0.30 – $0.30
5/28/2023 $0.25 / lb— no change$0.25 – $0.25
2/3/2023 $0.25 / lb+$0.12$0.25 – $0.25
11/28/2022 $0.13 / lb−$0.02$0.13 – $0.13
11/27/2022 $0.15 / lb−$0.25$0.15 – $0.15
9/27/2022 $0.40 / lb+$0.20$0.40 – $0.40
9/24/2022 $0.20 / lb+$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
8/13/2022 $0.15 / lb−$0.19$0.15 – $0.15
8/12/2022 $0.34 / lb+$0.22$0.34 – $0.34
6/28/2022 $0.12 / lb−$0.18$0.12 – $0.12
5/27/2022 $0.30 / lb+$0.15$0.30 – $0.30
5/26/2022 $0.15 / lb−$0.20$0.15 – $0.15
5/23/2022 $0.35 / lb−$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
5/21/2022 $0.40 / lb+$0.27$0.40 – $0.40
5/20/2022 $0.13 / lb−$0.22$0.13 – $0.13
5/14/2022 $0.35 / lb+$0.25$0.35 – $0.35
1/25/2022 $0.10 / lb−$0.35$0.10 – $0.10
12/9/2021 $0.45 / lb+$0.13$0.45 – $0.45
12/4/2021 $0.32 / lb+$0.07$0.30 – $0.35
12/3/2021 $0.25 / lb+$0.11$0.25 – $0.25
12/2/2021 $0.14 / lb−$0.07$0.14 – $0.14
11/30/2021 $0.21 / lb+$0.07$0.21 – $0.21
11/28/2021 $0.14 / lb−$0.11$0.14 – $0.14
10/16/2021 $0.25 / lb+$0.12$0.25 – $0.25
7/26/2021 $0.13 / lb— no change$0.13 – $0.13
4/17/2021 $0.13 / lb−$0.12$0.13 – $0.13
3/4/2021 $0.25 / lb+$0.13$0.25 – $0.25
3/1/2021 $0.12 / lb−$0.08$0.12 – $0.12
1/16/2021 $0.20 / lb+$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
12/5/2020 $0.15 / lb— no change$0.15 – $0.15
12/2/2020 $0.15 / lb+$0.05$0.15 – $0.15
11/29/2020 $0.10 / lb−$0.02$0.10 – $0.10
10/25/2020 $0.12 / lb+$0.04$0.12 – $0.12
9/23/2020 $0.08 / lb+$0.01$0.08 – $0.08
8/4/2020 $0.07 / lb−$0.13$0.07 – $0.07
12/14/2019 $0.20 / lb+$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
12/9/2019 $0.15 / lb+$0.03$0.15 – $0.15
11/20/2019 $0.12 / lb−$0.03$0.12 – $0.12
11/17/2019 $0.15 / lb+$0.07$0.15 – $0.15
10/14/2019 $0.08 / lb−$0.02$0.08 – $0.08
7/1/2019 $0.10 / lb−$0.05$0.10 – $0.10
5/30/2019 $0.15 / lb−$0.05$0.15 – $0.15
12/7/2018 $0.20 / lb+$0.10$0.20 – $0.20
7/7/2017 $0.10 / lb−$0.05$0.10 – $0.10
12/25/2016 $0.15 / lb+$0.07$0.15 – $0.15
11/21/2016 $0.08 / lb−$0.17$0.08 – $0.08
5/10/2012 $0.25 / lb−$0.17$0.25 – $0.25