ScrapToday’s Aluminum Scrap Prices in the US
In-depth analytics for aluminum scrap prices in the US. 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.
Price trends for aluminum scrap by grade
over the last 6 monthsIn the last 6 months in the Aluminum category: price is up for 12 grades, price is steady for 10 grades, and price is down for 3 grades.
Aluminum scrap prices by grade in the US
Alloy grade matters most — 6063 extrusion brings far more per pound than mixed or irony aluminum. Click any grade to get a detailed price chart, market analysis, and a list of yards currently paying the most.
Scrap yards paying the most for aluminum scrap in the US
Live prices from local scrap yards across the U.S.. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.
Thompson Metal Services Inc.
Sal B Scrap Metal Recycling
Astro City Scrap Metal
CMC Recycling
Stuff Recycling
CMC Recycling
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶Price chart: aluminum scrap grades and LME Aluminum exchange data
The chart shows average yard buyout rates and LME Aluminum exchange data for your selected aluminum scrap grade. When the exchange moves up and local yard prices lag, they typically follow within a few trading days — a signal to hold if you can. When both lines drop, sell now before yards update their offers downward. Switch grades using the selector above the chart.
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 across the U.S..
Compare aluminum scrap grades and their value
LME Aluminum (99.7% primary) sets the ceiling; each scrap grade trades at a discount based on alloy content, contamination level, and processing cost. Identifying your material correctly before selling is the single most effective step to maximize your payout.
| Grade | Exchange (100%) | Yard Price (per lb) | Grade Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum BX | $1.48/ lb LME | $2.55/ lb | High Grade•173% Why above exchange? |
| Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) | $1.48/ lb LME | $1.53/ lb | Mid Grade•103% Why above exchange? |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) | $1.48/ lb LME | $1.36/ lb | Mid Grade•92% Why above exchange? |
| Painted Aluminum Extrusion | $1.48/ lb LME | $1.30/ lb | Mid Grade•88% |
| Aluminum 5052 (Plate) | $1.48/ lb LME | $1.23/ lb | Mid Grade•83% |
| Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) | $1.48/ lb LME | $1.18/ lb | Mid Grade•80% |
| Lithographic Plates (Litho) | $1.48/ lb LME | $1.10/ lb | Mid Grade•75% |
| Aluminum Clips & MLC | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.93/ lb | Low Grade•63% |
| Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.90/ lb | Low Grade•61% |
| Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.88/ lb | Low Grade•59% |
| Aluminum Siding & Gutters | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.86/ lb | Low Grade•58% |
| Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.85/ lb | Low Grade•58% |
| Dirty Aluminum Extrusion | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.85/ lb | Low Grade•58% |
| Aluminum 6061 Structural | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.82/ lb | Low Grade•55% |
| Aluminum Cans (UBC) | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.81/ lb | Low Grade•55% |
| Cast Aluminum | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.78/ lb | Low Grade•53% |
| Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.75/ lb | Low Grade•51% |
| Clean Aluminum Sheet | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.74/ lb | Low Grade•50% |
| Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.73/ lb | Low Grade•49% |
| Aluminum 3003 | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.70/ lb | Low Grade•47% |
| Thermal Break Aluminum | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.70/ lb | Low Grade•47% |
| Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.65/ lb | Low Grade•44% |
| Irony & Breakage Aluminum | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.38/ lb | Low Grade•25% |
| Aluminum Turnings | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.25/ lb | Low Grade•17% |
| Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge | $1.48/ lb LME | $0.15/ lb | Low Grade•10% |
📊 What determines the value of aluminum scrap:
- Alloy grade: 6063 extrusion and 6061 structural fetch the highest price. Cast aluminum (pistons, wheels) contains silicon and copper, which lower value. Mixed/irony aluminum gets the minimum.
- Contamination: Steel fasteners, rubber seals, and paint affect the per-pound rate. Clean, stripped aluminum always gets the best price.
- UBC cans: Used beverage cans (aluminum) are a separate line — baled or loose; prices fluctuate with LME and recycling mill demand.
- Turnings & clips: Shredded or chip aluminum trades at a steep discount vs. solid/block because of the extra furnace processing required.
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.