SchrottPainted & Old Sheet Aluminum Scrap Prices in Michigan
Track the latest Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum prices across in Michigan. Local scrap yards are currently paying between $0.50 and $0.75 per pound depending on how well you've prepped the material.
Average Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Price
- Low (around $0.40): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.45): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.50+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.
Top Scrap Yards Buying Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum in Michigan
Don't just dump your old siding or roofing at the first scale you roll over. Buyers across in Michigan set their own rates based on current market demand and local processing capabilities. Always call ahead to confirm their daily sheet aluminum payouts and ask about their specific deduction policies for steel attachments or heavy caulk.
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum | $0.45 / lb |
| Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) | $1.35 / lb |
| Painted Aluminum Extrusion | $1.06 / lb |
| Lithographic Plates (Litho) | $1.03 / lb |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) | $0.82 / lb |
| Aluminum 5052 (Plate) | $0.75 / lb |
| Aluminum 6061 Structural | $0.70 / lb |
| Aluminum 3003 | $0.70 / lb |
| Aluminum Siding & Gutters | $0.65 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Sheet | $0.55 / lb |
| Aluminum BX | $2.06 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) | $0.85 / lb |
| Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels | $0.83 / lb |
| Aluminum Cans (UBC) | $0.75 / lb |
| Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) | $0.72 / lb |
| Thermal Break Aluminum | $0.69 / lb |
| Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels | $0.56 / lb |
| Cast Aluminum | $0.45 / lb |
| Dirty Aluminum Extrusion | $0.35 / lb |
| Aluminum Turnings | $0.26 / lb |
| Aluminum Clips & MLC | $0.20 / lb |
| Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) | $0.20 / lb |
| Irony & Breakage Aluminum | $0.15 / lb |
| Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge | $0.13 / lb |
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Price Trends & History
This chart shows where the market is headed. If the line is climbing, prices are rising — you might get a better deal in a few days. If it's dropping, don't wait: sell today before yards lower their buy prices further.
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (LME)
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $1.1113 / lb | $0.45 / lb | −$0.66 (59.5%) |
| 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 | $0.8023 / lb | $0.48 / lb | −$0.32 (40.2%) |
| May 2025 | $0.8116 / lb | $0.49 / lb | −$0.32 (39.6%) |
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Scrap Price History — Daily Data
A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.45 / lb | +$0.05 | $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 |
Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum scrap prices in Michigan on the map
The map shows cities in Michigan with Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum scrap prices. Click a marker or pick a city in the list below to see Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum prices in that location.