Average scrap price for Irony & Breakage Aluminum

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 6/8/2026.
$0.39/ lb+$0.14 (56%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.39
Lowest price $0.30
Highest price$0.48Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers North Carolina
  • Low (around $0.30): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.39): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.48+): 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 $0.81.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~75.6% (-$1.21/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–75%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates in this area.

Where to sell Irony & Breakage Aluminum in North Carolina

Scrap yards in North Carolina buying Irony & Breakage Aluminum — 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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Biltmore Iron & Metal Co Inc

Listed as: Irony Aluminum
1 Meadow Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 Plan route
$0.30/ lb
Updated 158 days ago

CMC Recycling

Listed as: Irony Aluminum (include attachments)
410 Atando Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206 Plan route
$0.48/ lb

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Compare Irony & Breakage Aluminum prices with other Aluminum grades

See the exact price difference between Irony & Breakage Aluminum and similar grades like Aluminum BX or Dirty Aluminum Extrusion. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Irony & Breakage Aluminum
Irony & Breakage Aluminum Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.39 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum BX Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.09 / lb
Mix it with Irony & Breakage Aluminum?They'll pay $0.39 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$1.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -2.1%
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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.73 / lb
Mix it with Irony & Breakage Aluminum?They'll pay $0.39 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.34 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +48.1%
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Thermal Break Aluminum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.69 / lb
Mix it with Irony & Breakage Aluminum?They'll pay $0.39 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.30 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Mix it with Irony & Breakage Aluminum?They'll pay $0.39 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.11 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.14 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -18.0%
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Painted Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.06 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.03 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.87 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +40.0%
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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.82 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +6.2%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.82 / lb
Trend for 90 days: 0.0%
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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.77 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +6.3%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.73 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +15.4%
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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 3003 Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.68 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.58 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.58 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.45 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Aluminum Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.43 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.27 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.13 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price chart: Irony & Breakage Aluminum and LME Aluminum exchange data

This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Irony & Breakage Aluminum prices at local scrap yards. The line shows the local trend alongside LME Aluminum exchange data. When the exchange ticks up and yard prices haven't followed yet, they typically catch up within a few days — a good signal to wait before selling. When both lines are trending down, lock in your price and sell now before yards lower their offers further.

Current Irony & Breakage Aluminum scrap vs. LME Aluminum world price (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.39
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$1.21 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$1.60 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The LME price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between LME and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Monthly spread: Irony & Breakage Aluminum scrap vs. LME Aluminum

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Irony & Breakage Aluminum prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 74.7%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (72% – 78%). Our data suggests local yard prices haven’t fully updated to reflect current market movements. Browse offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
June 2026 (current)$1.5418 / lb$0.39 / lb−$1.15 (74.7%)
May 2026$1.1735 / lb$0.71 / lb−$0.46 (39.5%)
April 2026$1.1214 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.56 (50.1%)
March 2026$1.0734 / lb$0.64 / lb−$0.43 (40.4%)
February 2026$1.2032 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.63 (52.6%)
January 2026$1.0514 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.46 (43.9%)
December 2025$0.9829 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.41 (42%)
November 2025$0.9300 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.8%)
October 2025$0.8876 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.36 (40.3%)
September 2025$0.8612 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.34 (39.6%)
August 2025$0.8667 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.35 (40%)
July 2025$0.8378 / lb$0.50 / lb−$0.34 (40.3%)
June 2025$0.8023 / lb$0.48 / lb−$0.32 (40.2%)
May 2025$0.8072 / lb$0.48 / lb−$0.33 (40.5%)
April 2025$0.7440 / lb$0.45 / lb−$0.29 (39.5%)
March 2025$0.8786 / lb$0.47 / lb−$0.41 (46.5%)
February 2025$0.8934 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.35 (39.6%)
January 2025$0.8129 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.32 (39.7%)
December 2024$0.8050 / lb$0.48 / lb−$0.33 (40.4%)
November 2024$0.8092 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.32 (39.4%)
October 2024$0.8481 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.34 (39.9%)
September 2024$0.8415 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.33 (39.4%)
August 2024$0.8387 / lb$0.50 / lb−$0.34 (40.4%)
July 2024$0.9059 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.37 (40.4%)
June 2024$0.9578 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.39 (40.5%)
May 2024$0.9952 / lb$0.60 / lb−$0.40 (39.7%)
April 2024$0.9588 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.38 (39.5%)
March 2024$0.9168 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40%)
February 2024$0.9089 / lb$0.45 / lb−$0.46 (50.5%)
January 2024$0.9812 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.39 (39.9%)
December 2023$0.9928 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.50 (50.6%)
November 2023$0.9361 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.38 (40.2%)
October 2023$0.9175 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.37 (40.1%)
September 2023$0.9470 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.38 (39.8%)
August 2023$0.9300 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (39.8%)
July 2023$0.9341 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (40%)
June 2023$0.9442 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.37 (39.6%)
May 2023$0.9455 / lb$0.57 / lb−$0.38 (39.7%)
April 2023$0.9716 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.39 (40.3%)
March 2023$1.0317 / lb$0.62 / lb−$0.41 (39.9%)
February 2023$1.0817 / lb$0.65 / lb−$0.43 (39.9%)
January 2023$1.0638 / lb$0.64 / lb−$0.42 (39.8%)
December 2022$1.0395 / lb$0.62 / lb−$0.42 (40.4%)
November 2022$1.0262 / lb$0.48 / lb−$0.55 (53.2%)
October 2022$0.9628 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.38 (39.8%)
September 2022$0.9553 / lb$0.48 / lb−$0.48 (49.8%)
August 2022$1.0027 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.51 (51.1%)
July 2022$0.9327 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.37 (40%)
June 2022$1.0365 / lb$0.51 / lb−$0.53 (50.8%)
May 2022$1.1042 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.55 (50.2%)
April 2022$1.1271 / lb$0.68 / lb−$0.45 (39.7%)
March 2022$1.0702 / lb$0.64 / lb−$0.43 (40.2%)
February 2022$1.1221 / lb$0.67 / lb−$0.45 (40.3%)
January 2022$1.1564 / lb$0.46 / lb−$0.70 (60.2%)
December 2021$1.0928 / lb$0.66 / lb−$0.43 (39.6%)
November 2021$1.0724 / lb$0.64 / lb−$0.43 (40.3%)
October 2021$1.0514 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.52 (49.6%)
September 2021$1.1106 / lb$0.67 / lb−$0.44 (39.7%)
August 2021$1.1818 / lb$0.71 / lb−$0.47 (39.9%)
July 2021$1.1065 / lb$0.66 / lb−$0.45 (40.4%)
June 2021$1.0651 / lb$0.64 / lb−$0.43 (39.9%)
May 2021$1.0793 / lb$0.65 / lb−$0.43 (39.8%)
April 2021$1.0639 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.53 (50.2%)
March 2021$1.0382 / lb$0.62 / lb−$0.42 (40.3%)
February 2021$0.9979 / lb$0.48 / lb−$0.52 (51.9%)
January 2021$0.9782 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.39 (39.7%)
December 2020$0.9127 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.36 (39.7%)
November 2020$0.7887 / lb$0.47 / lb−$0.32 (40.4%)
October 2020$0.7488 / lb$0.45 / lb−$0.30 (39.9%)
September 2020$0.7439 / lb$0.45 / lb−$0.29 (39.5%)
August 2020$0.6812 / lb$0.33 / lb−$0.35 (51.6%)
July 2020$0.6825 / lb$0.41 / lb−$0.27 (39.9%)
June 2020$0.7071 / lb$0.43 / lb−$0.28 (39.2%)
May 2020$0.6673 / lb$0.40 / lb−$0.27 (40.1%)
April 2020$0.6552 / lb$0.39 / lb−$0.27 (40.5%)
March 2020$0.6318 / lb$0.38 / lb−$0.25 (39.9%)
February 2020$0.8658 / lb$0.52 / lb−$0.35 (39.9%)
January 2020$0.8780 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.35 (39.6%)
December 2019$0.9240 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.38 (41.6%)

Daily price history for Irony & Breakage Aluminum

The table below shows the daily price history for Irony & Breakage Aluminum 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)
$0.39 / lb+$0.14$0.30 – $0.30
4/13/2026 $0.25 / lb+$0.05$0.25 – $0.25
2/17/2026 $0.20 / lb−$0.28$0.20 – $0.20
1/13/2026 $0.48 / lb−$0.02$0.48 – $0.48
12/19/2025 $0.50 / lb+$0.20$0.50 – $0.50
3/28/2025 $0.30 / lb+$0.10$0.30 – $0.30
2/29/2024 $0.20 / lb+$0.05$0.20 – $0.20
12/11/2023 $0.15 / lb+$0.03$0.15 – $0.15
11/30/2022 $0.12 / lb−$0.06$0.12 – $0.12
9/29/2022 $0.18 / lb+$0.03$0.18 – $0.18
8/13/2022 $0.15 / lb−$0.05$0.15 – $0.15
6/16/2022 $0.20 / lb— no change$0.20 – $0.20
5/19/2022 $0.20 / lb−$0.30$0.20 – $0.20
2/1/2022 $0.50 / lb+$0.28$0.50 – $0.50
1/29/2022 $0.22 / lb+$0.07$0.22 – $0.22
1/23/2022 $0.15 / lb−$0.10$0.15 – $0.15
10/28/2021 $0.25 / lb+$0.01$0.25 – $0.25
4/21/2021 $0.24 / lb+$0.04$0.24 – $0.24
2/26/2021 $0.20 / lb+$0.12$0.20 – $0.20
8/10/2020 $0.08 / lb−$0.02$0.08 – $0.08