Average scrap price for Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum

180-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 5/1/2026.
$0.50/ lb+$0.10 (25%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.50
Lowest price $0.50
Highest price$0.50Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers Michigan

Scrap buy price in Michigan — $0.50 / 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 $0.35 to $0.81.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~68.8% (-$1.10/ lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–68%
✓ 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 (out of 2 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum in Michigan

Scrap yards in Michigan buying Painted & Old Sheet 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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M 82 Recycling

Listed as: Old Sheet Aluminum
8878 E 88th St, Howard City, MI 49329 Plan route
$0.50/ lb
Updated 196 days ago

Al's Scrap Metals

Listed as: OLD ALUMINUM
1370 1/2 S M 18, Gladwin, MI 48624 Plan route
$0.40/ 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 Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean). 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:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.35 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.50 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.85 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.14 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.50 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.64 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -18.0%
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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 $0.50 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.56 / 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 $0.50 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.53 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.93 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.50 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.43 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.89 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.50 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.39 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +19.0%
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Aluminum 3003 Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.50 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.70 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.50 / lb for all of it
Loss if not sorted:-$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.58 / lb
Mix it with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum?They'll pay $0.50 / 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: -2.1%
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Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.88 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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Aluminum Cans (UBC) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.81 / lb
Trend for 30 days: -3.5%
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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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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.73 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +48.1%
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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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Cast Aluminum Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.58 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.56 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.50 / 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 Clips & MLC Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.18 / 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

$0.50
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$1.10 / 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: 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 67.6%. This is outside the typical historical range for this metal category (65% – 71%). 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$0.50 / lb−$1.04 (67.6%)
May 2026$1.1735 / lb$0.70 / lb−$0.47 (40.3%)
April 2026$1.1214 / lb$0.63 / lb−$0.49 (43.8%)
March 2026$1.0734 / lb$0.64 / lb−$0.43 (40.4%)
February 2026$1.2032 / lb$0.63 / lb−$0.57 (47.6%)
January 2026$1.0514 / lb$0.63 / lb−$0.42 (40.1%)
December 2025$0.9829 / lb$0.54 / lb−$0.44 (45.1%)
November 2025$0.9300 / lb$0.53 / lb−$0.40 (43%)
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$0.48 / lb−$0.39 (44.6%)
July 2025$0.8378 / lb$0.50 / lb−$0.34 (40.3%)
June 2025$0.8103 / lb$0.49 / lb−$0.32 (39.5%)

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)
$0.50 / lb+$0.10$0.50 – $0.50
2/17/2026 $0.40 / lb— no change$0.40 – $0.40
12/6/2025 $0.40 / lb+$0.10$0.40 – $0.40
12/5/2025 $0.30 / lb−$0.08$0.30 – $0.30