ScrapPainted & Old Sheet Aluminum Scrap Prices in New Jersey
Check today’s scrap Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum prices in New Jersey and find the best offers from local scrap yards. Get the most money per pound for your painted & old sheet aluminum — compare local yard rates, track the market trend, and sell at the right time.
Average scrap price for Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum
$0.66/ lb−$0.09 (12%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)Avg: $0.66
Lowest price ⓘ$0.66
Highest price$0.66Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers New Jersey
- Low (around $0.66): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.66): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.66+): 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 $0.49 to $0.93.
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~58.8% (-$0.94/ lb).
Typical spread for this grade: 35%–61%
✓ 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 (out of 3 tracked local buyers).
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates (out of 3 tracked local buyers).
Where to sell Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum in New Jersey
Scrap yards in New Jersey 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.
Updated 108 days ago
Sgt. Scrap
Listed as: Road Signs (No ReflectiveTape)
$0.66/ lb
Updated 108 days ago
Sgt. Scrap
Listed as: Road Signs (No ReflectiveTape)
$0.66/ lb
Updated 298 days ago
ADJ Metals
Listed as: Alum Painted (Clean no attachments)
$0.75/ lb
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum | $0.66 / lb |
| Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) | $1.45 / lb |
| Aluminum 5052 (Plate) | $1.32 / lb |
| Lithographic Plates (Litho) | $1.15 / lb |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) | $1.04 / lb |
| Painted Aluminum Extrusion | $1.04 / lb |
| Aluminum 6061 Structural | $0.78 / lb |
| Aluminum Siding & Gutters | $0.78 / lb |
| Aluminum Clips & MLC | $0.74 / lb |
| Aluminum BX | $2.10 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) | $0.89 / lb |
| Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels | $0.83 / lb |
| Dirty Aluminum Extrusion | $0.73 / lb |
| Aluminum 3003 | $0.70 / lb |
| Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) | $0.70 / lb |
| Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels | $0.70 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Sheet | $0.69 / lb |
| Thermal Break Aluminum | $0.64 / lb |
| Cast Aluminum | $0.60 / lb |
| Aluminum Cans (UBC) | $0.53 / lb |
| Aluminum Turnings | $0.37 / lb |
| Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) | $0.15 / lb |
| Irony & Breakage Aluminum | $0.15 / lb |
| Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge | $0.13 / lb |
Current Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum scrap vs. LME Aluminum world price (LME)
Avg scrap yard price
$0.66
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.94 / 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 57.2%. This falls within the typical historical range for this metal category (54% – 60%). Our data shows that local scrap yards are currently offering fair market conditions. Browse offers in your area ↑
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 (current) | $1.5418 / lb | $0.66 / lb | −$0.88 (57.2%) |
| May 2026 | $1.1735 / lb | $0.71 / lb | −$0.46 (39.5%) |
| April 2026 | $1.1214 / lb | $0.67 / lb | −$0.45 (40.3%) |
| March 2026 | $1.0734 / lb | $0.64 / lb | −$0.43 (40.4%) |
| February 2026 | $1.2032 / lb | $0.71 / lb | −$0.49 (41%) |
| January 2026 | $1.0514 / lb | $0.63 / lb | −$0.42 (40.1%) |
| December 2025 | $0.9829 / lb | $0.58 / lb | −$0.40 (41%) |
| November 2025 | $0.9300 / lb | $0.55 / lb | −$0.38 (40.9%) |
| October 2025 | $0.8876 / lb | $0.52 / lb | −$0.37 (41.4%) |
| September 2025 | $0.8612 / lb | $0.51 / lb | −$0.35 (40.8%) |
| August 2025 | $0.8667 / lb | $0.52 / lb | −$0.35 (40%) |
| July 2025 | $0.8378 / lb | $0.51 / lb | −$0.33 (39.1%) |
| June 2025 | $0.8023 / lb | $0.50 / lb | −$0.30 (37.7%) |
| May 2025 | $0.8072 / lb | $0.48 / lb | −$0.33 (40.5%) |
| April 2025 | $0.7440 / lb | $0.48 / lb | −$0.26 (35.5%) |
| March 2025 | $0.8786 / lb | $0.53 / lb | −$0.35 (39.7%) |
| February 2025 | $0.8934 / lb | $0.54 / lb | −$0.35 (39.6%) |
| January 2025 | $0.8129 / lb | $0.51 / lb | −$0.30 (37.3%) |
| 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 | $0.56 / lb | −$0.40 (41.5%) |
| 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 | $0.55 / lb | −$0.36 (39.5%) |
| January 2024 | $0.9812 / lb | $0.59 / lb | −$0.39 (39.9%) |
| December 2023 | $0.9928 / lb | $0.57 / lb | −$0.42 (42.6%) |
| November 2023 | $0.9361 / lb | $0.55 / lb | −$0.39 (41.2%) |
| October 2023 | $0.9175 / lb | $0.55 / lb | −$0.37 (40.1%) |
| September 2023 | $0.9470 / lb | $0.55 / lb | −$0.40 (41.9%) |
| 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 | $0.59 / lb | −$0.44 (42.5%) |
| October 2022 | $0.9628 / lb | $0.58 / lb | −$0.38 (39.8%) |
| September 2022 | $0.9553 / lb | $0.57 / lb | −$0.39 (40.3%) |
| August 2022 | $1.0027 / lb | $0.57 / lb | −$0.43 (43.2%) |
| July 2022 | $0.9327 / lb | $0.56 / lb | −$0.37 (40%) |
| June 2022 | $1.0365 / lb | $0.62 / lb | −$0.42 (40.2%) |
| May 2022 | $1.1042 / lb | $0.61 / lb | −$0.49 (44.8%) |
| 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 | $0.70 / lb | −$0.46 (39.5%) |
| December 2021 | $1.0928 / lb | $0.63 / lb | −$0.46 (42.3%) |
| November 2021 | $1.0301 / lb | $0.41 / lb | −$0.62 (60.2%) |
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.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.66 / lb | −$0.09 | $0.66 – $0.68 | |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.25 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 12/5/2025 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.06 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 11/29/2025 | $0.56 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.56 – $0.56 |
| 11/23/2025 | $0.53 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.53 – $0.53 |
| 11/11/2025 | $0.58 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.58 – $0.58 |
| 11/1/2025 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.08 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 10/24/2025 | $0.58 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.58 – $0.58 |
| 10/16/2025 | $0.56 / lb | +$0.11 | $0.55 – $0.56 |
| 10/15/2025 | $0.45 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 10/11/2025 | $0.52 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.52 – $0.52 |
| 9/5/2025 | $0.49 / lb | −$0.26 | $0.49 – $0.49 |
| 8/26/2025 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.25 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 8/24/2025 | $0.50 / lb | — no change | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 8/10/2025 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.06 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 7/1/2025 | $0.56 / lb | — no change | $0.55 – $0.57 |
| 4/21/2025 | $0.56 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.50 – $0.61 |
| 1/19/2025 | $0.54 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.51 – $0.55 |
| 1/9/2025 | $0.51 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.50 – $0.51 |
| 9/26/2024 | $0.52 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.52 – $0.52 |
| 9/19/2024 | $0.50 / lb | — no change | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 6/18/2024 | $0.50 / lb | — no change | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 12/16/2023 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 11/17/2023 | $0.52 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.52 – $0.52 |
| 9/30/2023 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 11/27/2022 | $0.51 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.48 – $0.54 |
| 8/12/2022 | $0.47 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.47 – $0.47 |
| 5/23/2022 | $0.54 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.47 – $0.60 |
| 5/14/2022 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.52 – $0.60 |
| 12/4/2021 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
Map of scrap yards buying Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates from local yards near you.
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