Scrap Aluminum BX Cable Prices in Phoenix
Current Aluminum BX prices at scrap yards in Phoenix, Arizona. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average Aluminum BX Price
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (up to $0.90): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($1.44): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($2.30+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
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Aluminum BX price reference for Phoenix, Arizona
Scrap yards in Phoenix, Arizona don’t always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($1.98/lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Aluminum BX prices across the U.S. →
Top Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum BX in Phoenix
These are scrap yards in Phoenix, Arizona that recently updated Aluminum BX 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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The #1 rule at scrap yards: if you mix grades, they’ll weigh everything at the lowest rate. See the price gap below — if you have higher-value metal, always sort and weigh each grade separately to avoid leaving money on the table.
Aluminum BX Price Trends & Market History
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Aluminum BX: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)
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World market price (LME)
Aluminum BX: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 (current) | $1.097176 | $0.97 | -$0.12 (11.3%) |
| February 2026 | $1.2032 | $1.02 | -$0.18 (15%) |
| January 2026 | $1.051423 | $0.94 | -$0.11 (10.3%) |
| December 2025 | $0.982942 | $0.88 | -$0.10 (10.3%) |
| November 2025 | $0.930043 | $0.84 | -$0.09 (10.2%) |
| October 2025 | $0.887584 | $0.80 | -$0.09 (10.2%) |
| September 2025 | $0.86119 | $0.78 | -$0.09 (9.9%) |
| August 2025 | $0.866703 | $0.78 | -$0.09 (10.2%) |
| July 2025 | $0.837774 | $0.75 | -$0.08 (10%) |
| June 2025 | $0.802343 | $0.70 | -$0.10 (12.5%) |
| May 2025 | $0.807171 | $0.72 | -$0.08 (10.3%) |
| April 2025 | $0.744003 | $0.67 | -$0.08 (10.3%) |
| March 2025 | $0.878574 | $0.79 | -$0.09 (10.3%) |
| February 2025 | $0.893382 | $0.77 | -$0.13 (14.2%) |
| January 2025 | $0.812942 | $0.73 | -$0.08 (10.2%) |
| December 2024 | $0.805026 | $0.72 | -$0.08 (10.2%) |
| November 2024 | $0.80919 | $0.73 | -$0.08 (10.3%) |
| October 2024 | $0.84811 | $0.76 | -$0.09 (10.1%) |
| September 2024 | $0.84145 | $0.76 | -$0.09 (10.3%) |
| August 2024 | $0.838665 | $0.75 | -$0.09 (10.2%) |
| July 2024 | $0.905877 | $0.77 | -$0.13 (14.8%) |
| June 2024 | $0.957757 | $0.84 | -$0.12 (12.7%) |
| May 2024 | $0.995197 | $0.88 | -$0.12 (11.6%) |
| April 2024 | $0.9588 | $0.86 | -$0.10 (10.3%) |
| March 2024 | $0.916803 | $0.82 | -$0.09 (10.3%) |
| February 2024 | $0.908876 | $0.82 | -$0.09 (10.2%) |
| January 2024 | $0.981155 | $0.88 | -$0.10 (10.1%) |
| December 2023 | $0.992781 | $0.89 | -$0.10 (10.2%) |
| November 2023 | $0.936113 | $0.84 | -$0.10 (10.2%) |
| October 2023 | $0.911318 | $0.81 | -$0.11 (11.6%) |
Aluminum BX 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | $0.90 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.90 - $0.90 |
| 10/4/2025 | $0.80 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.80 - $0.80 |
| 7/24/2025 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 6/11/2025 | $0.65 / lb | -$0.05 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 2/21/2025 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.70 - $0.70 |
| 7/24/2024 | $0.65 / lb | -$0.10 | $0.65 - $0.65 |
| 6/21/2024 | $0.75 / lb | -$0.10 | $0.75 - $0.75 |
| 5/26/2024 | $0.85 / lb | +$0.25 | $0.85 - $0.85 |
Maximizing Your Payout on Aluminum BX Cable
When you are tearing out old electrical wiring from a commercial renovation or residential upgrade, Aluminum BX cable is a common find that can yield a solid payday. This armored cable features a flexible aluminum jacket protecting insulated wires inside. Depending on the core wires and current market conditions, scrap yards are paying a national range of $1.80 to $2.30 per pound. Knowing exactly what is inside your BX jacket is the key to negotiating the best price when you pull up to the scale in Phoenix.
What is Inside Counts: Copper vs. Aluminum Cores
Not all Aluminum BX is created equal. The flexible aluminum armor is standard, but the internal conductors can be either copper or aluminum. Aluminum BX with copper wire inside is significantly more valuable. If you fail to identify the core and just sell it as generic aluminum scrap, you are letting the yard pocket your profits.
Yard Pro Tip: Always take your lineman pliers and snip a clean cut across a piece of your Aluminum BX cable before you load the truck. Look at the exposed wire core. If you see shiny copper, make sure the scale master grades it specifically as 'Aluminum BX with Copper Wire'. Also, run a magnet over the outer casing—if it sticks, it is steel BX, not aluminum, which pays a much lower irony or shred rate.
Sorting Tactics to Protect Your Profits
Scale masters love it when peddlers throw all their material into one gaylord box because mixed loads get downgraded. If you get sloppy and toss your valuable Aluminum BX into a bin with low-grade Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge, the yard will pay you the lowest grade's price. Our data shows that this specific mixing mistake can cost you up to $1.88 per pound. Keep your armored cable strictly separated from bare grades like Aluminum 6061 Structural or $1.20 to $1.32/lb to ensure you get full value for every pound you scrap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current average price for Aluminum BX?
Nationwide, the average payout for Aluminum BX is currently $1.98 per pound. This price fluctuates based on the LME market, usually sitting around 10.2% below the spot price depending on yard margins and processing costs.
Is it worth my time to strip Aluminum BX cable?
For most scrappers, stripping the aluminum armor off BX cable is not worth the time or labor. The spiral metal jacket binds tightly and is notoriously difficult to remove efficiently without specialized commercial wire strippers. You are usually much better off selling it as-is.
Why did the yard pay me less for my BX cable?
If your payout came in lower than expected, check the jacket with a magnet. Many scrappers confuse Steel BX for Aluminum BX. If the jacket is magnetic steel, it pays a significantly lower rate than bare aluminum. Additionally, heavily corroded cable or loads mixed with trash will always receive a strict price deduction at the scale.
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