Average scrap price for Aluminum BX

180-day market: price lists from 2 yards. As of 8/28/2026.
$2.23/ lb+$0.03 (1.4%)
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $2.23
Lowest price ⓘ$2.20
Highest price$2.25Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers New Jersey
  • Low (around $2.20): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($2.23): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($2.25+): 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 $1.60 to $2.25.
Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Today
Market snapshot
Upward trend. Prices have been rising over the past 3 months.
Pricing verified from 2 live board rates (out of 6 tracked local buyers).

Where to sell Aluminum BX in New Jersey

Scrap yards in New Jersey buying Aluminum BX — 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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Updated 67 days ago

ADJ Metals

Listed as: Aluminum BX
14 Broad St Suite 205, Keyport, NJ 07735 Plan route
$2.25/ lb
Updated 70 days ago

RAW Recycling

Listed as: BX- ALUMINUM
364 W Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885 Plan route
$2.20/ lb
Updated 244 days ago

Sgt. Scrap

Listed as: Aluminum Bx 53%
9105 Burrough Dover Ln, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 Plan route
$2.18/ lb
Updated 244 days ago

Sgt. Scrap

Listed as: Aluminum Bx 53%
610 Crescent Blvd, Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Plan route
$2.18/ lb
Updated 244 days ago

Rockaway Recycling

Listed as: Aluminum BX
311 W Main St, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Plan route
$1.95/ lb
Updated 259 days ago

Southard Scrap Metal

Listed as: BX Aluminum
54 Valley Rd, Rockaway Township, NJ 07866 Plan route
$1.85/ lb

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Compare Aluminum BX prices with other Aluminum grades

See the exact price difference between Aluminum BX and similar grades like Aluminum 5052 (Plate) or Lithographic Plates (Litho). Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Aluminum BX
Aluminum BX Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$2.23 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: +5.4%
Aluminum 5052 (Plate) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$1.15 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -32.3%
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Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Painted Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$1.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Dirty Aluminum Extrusion Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.93 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.88 / 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 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Siding & Gutters Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.83 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Clips & MLC Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.77 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -15.7%
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Aluminum 6061 Structural Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.76 / lb
Trend for 90 days: -17.8%
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Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.75 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Clean Aluminum Sheet Based on 3 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.67 / lb
Trend for 6 mo.: -5.4%
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Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.60 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cast Aluminum 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 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.45 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Aluminum Turnings Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Irony & Breakage Aluminum Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Price trend: Aluminum BX at local scrap yards

This chart shows the historical price trend for Aluminum BX at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.

Daily price history for Aluminum BX

The table below shows the daily price history for Aluminum BX 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)
$2.23 / lb+$0.03$2.25 – $2.25
8/25/2026 $2.20 / lb— no change$2.20 – $2.20
8/17/2026 $2.20 / lb+$0.05$2.20 – $2.20
7/22/2026 $2.15 / lb+$0.05$2.15 – $2.15
5/22/2026 $2.10 / lb+$0.10$2.10 – $2.10
4/17/2026 $2.00 / lb+$0.05$2.00 – $2.00
4/10/2026 $1.95 / lb−$0.15$1.95 – $1.95
3/4/2026 $2.10 / lb+$0.26$1.95 – $2.18
2/17/2026 $1.84 / lb−$0.11$1.78 – $1.85
1/19/2026 $1.95 / lb+$0.15$1.95 – $1.95
12/19/2025 $1.80 / lb+$0.20$1.80 – $1.80
12/4/2025 $1.60 / lb−$0.32$1.60 – $1.60
11/29/2025 $1.92 / lb+$0.04$1.92 – $1.92
11/23/2025 $1.88 / lb+$0.08$1.88 – $1.88
11/21/2025 $1.80 / lb+$0.05$1.80 – $1.80
11/20/2025 $1.75 / lb−$0.05$1.50 – $1.87
11/11/2025 $1.80 / lb— no change$1.80 – $1.80
11/5/2025 $1.80 / lb−$0.05$1.80 – $1.80
11/1/2025 $1.85 / lb−$0.05$1.85 – $1.85
10/24/2025 $1.90 / lb−$0.05$1.90 – $1.90
10/16/2025 $1.95 / lb+$0.40$1.95 – $1.95
10/15/2025 $1.55 / lb−$0.22$1.55 – $1.55
10/8/2025 $1.77 / lb+$0.12$1.52 – $1.90
9/29/2025 $1.65 / lb−$0.01$1.65 – $1.65
9/7/2025 $1.66 / lb+$0.01$1.55 – $1.72
9/5/2025 $1.65 / lb+$0.25$1.65 – $1.65
8/26/2025 $1.40 / lb−$0.30$1.40 – $1.40
8/24/2025 $1.70 / lb— no change$1.70 – $1.70
8/7/2025 $1.70 / lb+$0.25$1.70 – $1.70
7/31/2025 $1.45 / lb−$0.15$1.45 – $1.45
7/24/2025 $1.60 / lb−$0.12$1.60 – $1.60
7/18/2025 $1.72 / lb+$0.02$1.72 – $1.72
7/7/2025 $1.70 / lb−$0.05$1.70 – $1.70
7/3/2025 $1.75 / lb+$0.05$1.75 – $1.75
7/2/2025 $1.70 / lb+$0.05$1.70 – $1.70
7/1/2025 $1.65 / lb−$0.10$1.55 – $1.75
6/6/2025 $1.75 / lb+$0.07$1.75 – $1.75
6/3/2025 $1.68 / lb+$0.06$1.68 – $1.68
5/30/2025 $1.62 / lb+$0.17$1.62 – $1.62
5/28/2025 $1.45 / lb−$0.12$1.45 – $1.45
5/15/2025 $1.57 / lb−$0.20$1.57 – $1.57
4/21/2025 $1.77 / lb+$0.37$1.77 – $1.77
4/20/2025 $1.40 / lb— no change$1.40 – $1.40
4/14/2025 $1.40 / lb−$0.20$1.40 – $1.40
3/15/2025 $1.60 / lb+$0.83$1.60 – $1.60
1/23/2025 $0.77 / lb−$0.94$0.77 – $0.77
1/21/2025 $1.71 / lb−$0.06$1.71 – $1.71
1/16/2025 $1.77 / lb+$0.15$1.77 – $1.77
1/9/2025 $1.62 / lb−$0.05$1.62 – $1.62
12/18/2024 $1.67 / lb−$0.03$1.67 – $1.67
12/12/2024 $1.70 / lb+$0.40$1.70 – $1.70
12/4/2024 $1.30 / lb+$0.10$1.30 – $1.30
11/15/2024 $1.20 / lb−$0.28$1.20 – $1.20
11/13/2024 $1.48 / lb−$0.05$1.48 – $1.48
11/8/2024 $1.53 / lb+$0.08$1.53 – $1.53
11/7/2024 $1.45 / lb−$0.17$1.45 – $1.45
10/13/2024 $1.62 / lb−$0.07$1.62 – $1.62
10/9/2024 $1.69 / lb−$0.06$1.69 – $1.69
9/28/2024 $1.75 / lb+$0.10$1.75 – $1.75
9/26/2024 $1.65 / lb+$0.11$1.65 – $1.65
9/19/2024 $1.54 / lb−$0.06$1.54 – $1.54
9/13/2024 $1.60 / lb+$0.02$1.60 – $1.60
8/29/2024 $1.58 / lb−$0.05$1.58 – $1.58
8/27/2024 $1.63 / lb+$0.07$1.63 – $1.63
8/16/2024 $1.56 / lb+$0.02$1.56 – $1.56
8/15/2024 $1.54 / lb+$0.03$1.54 – $1.54
8/9/2024 $1.51 / lb+$0.01$1.51 – $1.51
8/6/2024 $1.50 / lb−$0.05$1.50 – $1.50
8/1/2024 $1.55 / lb−$0.04$1.55 – $1.55
7/30/2024 $1.59 / lb+$0.16$1.59 – $1.59
7/23/2024 $1.43 / lb+$0.13$1.25 – $1.61
7/19/2024 $1.30 / lb−$0.48$1.30 – $1.30
7/17/2024 $1.78 / lb−$0.04$1.78 – $1.78
7/16/2024 $1.82 / lb+$0.32$1.82 – $1.82
7/15/2024 $1.50 / lb−$0.36$1.50 – $1.50
7/14/2024 $1.86 / lb+$0.51$1.86 – $1.86
6/25/2024 $1.35 / lb−$0.39$1.35 – $1.35
6/18/2024 $1.74 / lb+$0.34$1.74 – $1.74
6/8/2024 $1.40 / lb−$0.40$1.40 – $1.40
6/3/2024 $1.80 / lb−$0.05$1.80 – $1.80
6/1/2024 $1.85 / lb+$0.40$1.85 – $1.85
5/31/2024 $1.45 / lb−$0.05$1.45 – $1.45
5/29/2024 $1.50 / lb−$0.37$1.50 – $1.50
5/25/2024 $1.87 / lb+$0.57$1.87 – $1.87
3/27/2024 $1.30 / lb+$0.05$1.30 – $1.30
2/25/2024 $1.25 / lb−$0.28$1.25 – $1.25
12/16/2023 $1.53 / lb— no change$1.53 – $1.53
11/17/2023 $1.53 / lb+$0.03$1.53 – $1.53
9/30/2023 $1.50 / lb+$0.35$1.50 – $1.50
6/9/2023 $1.15 / lb−$0.10$1.15 – $1.15
3/24/2023 $1.25 / lb−$0.05$1.25 – $1.25
2/7/2023 $1.30 / lb+$0.05$1.30 – $1.30
12/7/2022 $1.25 / lb−$0.13$1.25 – $1.25
11/27/2022 $1.38 / lb−$0.20$1.38 – $1.38
8/12/2022 $1.58 / lb+$0.03$1.58 – $1.58
5/30/2022 $1.55 / lb−$0.05$1.55 – $1.55
5/23/2022 $1.60 / lb+$0.10$1.60 – $1.60
5/18/2022 $1.50 / lb+$0.01$1.50 – $1.50
5/14/2022 $1.49 / lb−$0.11$1.49 – $1.49
4/16/2022 $1.60 / lb+$0.10$1.60 – $1.60
3/19/2022 $1.50 / lb+$0.10$1.50 – $1.50
3/12/2022 $1.40 / lb−$0.10$1.20 – $1.60
1/12/2022 $1.50 / lb−$0.20$1.50 – $1.50
12/4/2021 $1.70 / lb+$0.35$1.70 – $1.70
8/23/2021 $1.35 / lb−$0.05$1.35 – $1.35
8/18/2021 $1.40 / lb+$0.33$1.40 – $1.40
1/27/2021 $1.07 / lb+$0.15$1.07 – $1.07
12/1/2020 $0.92 / lb+$0.05$0.92 – $0.92
10/29/2020 $0.87 / lb+$0.05$0.87 – $0.87
8/9/2020 $0.82 / lb+$0.17$0.82 – $0.82
5/12/2020 $0.65 / lb+$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
4/8/2020 $0.60 / lb−$0.15$0.60 – $0.60
12/16/2019 $0.75 / lb+$0.10$0.75 – $0.75
10/22/2019 $0.65 / lb−$0.05$0.65 – $0.65
9/16/2019 $0.70 / lb−$0.02$0.70 – $0.70