Average scrap price for Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 5/8/2026.
$0.57/ lb+$0.10 (28.6%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.57
Lowest price $0.45
Highest price$0.45Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $0.75 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers Bloomington, Indiana

Scrap buy price in Bloomington, Indiana — $0.45 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.33 to $0.62.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~50.0% (-$0.57/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–61%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past 6 months.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum price reference for Bloomington (Indiana)

Scrap yards in Bloomington (Indiana) don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.59 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum prices across the U.S. →

Where to sell Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum in Bloomington

These are scrap yards in Bloomington (Indiana) that recently updated Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum prices in our database. Call them to lock in a quote. If your city isn't listed, use the National Index above as a bargaining reference with your nearest buyer.

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JB's Salvage, Inc

Listed as: Old Sheet Aluminum
1803 Fountain Dr, Bloomington, IN 47404 Plan route
$0.45/ lb

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Compare Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum prices with other Aluminum grades

See the exact price difference between Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum and similar grades like Aluminum 5052 (Plate) or Painted Aluminum Extrusion. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.57 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Estimated prices in Indiana
Avg price:$1.25 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.57 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.68 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Painted Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.06 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.57 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.49 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Estimated prices in Indiana
Avg price:$1.05 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.57 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.48 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.03 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.57 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.46 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +10.9%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.89 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.57 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.32 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.5%
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Aluminum 3003 Estimated prices in Indiana
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.57 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.13 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.67 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.57 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -7.8%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Estimated prices in Indiana
Avg price:$0.65 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.57 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.08 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum BX Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$2.09 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +6.7%
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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.83 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +18.0%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.79 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -3.0%
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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.72 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +10.7%
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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Thermal Break Aluminum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.69 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Estimated prices in Indiana
Avg price:$0.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Estimated prices in Indiana
Avg price:$0.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Aluminum Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.26 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -35.7%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.24 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -7.9%
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Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Estimated prices in Indiana
Avg price:$0.20 / 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: Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum and LME Aluminum exchange data

This chart helps you track market direction and analyze Painted & Old Sheet 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 Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum scrap vs. LME Aluminum world price (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.57
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.57 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$1.14 / 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: Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum scrap vs. LME Aluminum

Market Analysis: This month, the average spread between Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum prices at local scrap yards and the exchange is 60.3%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (57% – 63%). 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
May 2026 (current)$1.1335 / lb$0.45 / lb−$0.68 (60.3%)
April 2026$1.1214 / lb$0.61 / lb−$0.51 (45.6%)
March 2026$1.0734 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.48 (45%)
February 2026$1.2032 / lb$0.72 / lb−$0.48 (40.2%)
January 2026$1.0514 / lb$0.63 / lb−$0.42 (40.1%)
December 2025$0.9829 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.39 (40%)
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$0.47 / lb−$0.40 (45.8%)
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$0.8181 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.33 (40.1%)

Daily price history for Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum

The table below shows the daily price history for Painted & Old Sheet 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)
$0.45 / lb+$0.10$0.45 – $0.50
5/2/2026 $0.35 / lb−$0.05$0.35 – $0.35
3/22/2026 $0.40 / lb+$0.07$0.40 – $0.40