SchrottCurrent Prices for Scrap Aluminum Rims & Wheels in the US
Track real-time Aluminum Rims & Wheels scrap values in the US. Our data monitors local yard fluctuations against LME trends to ensure you get the best payout for your alloy wheels, from clean 356 castings to heavy truck rims.
Aluminum Rims & Wheels Scrap Price Trends
over the last 6 monthsIn the last 6 months in the Aluminum Rims & Wheels category: price is up for 8 grades, price is steady for 9 grades, and price is down for 8 grades.
Current Aluminum Rims & Wheels Scrap Prices in the US
Aluminum wheel prices currently range from $0.10/lb to $2.70/lb. High-demand grades like Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) typically fetch $0.90 to $1.27/ lb, while Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels usually sit around $0.60 to $0.85/ lb. Contaminated or Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels bring in lower rates at $0.75 to $0.95/ lb.
Top-Rated Yards Buying Aluminum Wheels in the US
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Wichita Material Recovery - WMR - 303-9303
Western Oklahoma Metal Recycling LLC
Crestwood Metal Corporation
Stuff Recycling
Brenner Recycling
CMC Recycling
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Aluminum Wheel Load Value Estimator
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Market Purity & Recovery Rates for Aluminum Rims
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| Grade | Exchange (100%) | Yard Price (per lb) | Grade Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum BX | $1.12 LME | $2.25 | High Grade•200% Why above exchange? |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) | $1.12 LME | $1.46 | Mid Grade•129% Why above exchange? |
| Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) | $1.12 LME | $1.45 | Mid Grade•129% Why above exchange? |
| Aluminum 5052 (Plate) | $1.12 LME | $1.31 | Mid Grade•117% Why above exchange? |
| Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) | $1.12 LME | $1.09 | Mid Grade•97% |
| Painted Aluminum Extrusion | $1.12 LME | $1.07 | Mid Grade•95% Why above exchange? |
| Lithographic Plates (Litho) | $1.12 LME | $1.03 | Mid Grade•91% Why above exchange? |
| Aluminum Clips & MLC | $1.12 LME | $0.89 | Mid Grade•79% |
| Aluminum Siding & Gutters | $1.12 LME | $0.87 | Mid Grade•77% |
| Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels | $1.12 LME | $0.85 | Mid Grade•76% |
| Dirty Aluminum Extrusion | $1.12 LME | $0.85 | Mid Grade•76% |
| Aluminum 6061 Structural | $1.12 LME | $0.83 | Low Grade•74% |
| Cast Aluminum | $1.12 LME | $0.79 | Low Grade•70% |
| Aluminum Cans (UBC) | $1.12 LME | $0.76 | Low Grade•68% |
| Clean Aluminum Sheet | $1.12 LME | $0.76 | Low Grade•68% |
| Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) | $1.12 LME | $0.74 | Low Grade•66% |
| Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) | $1.12 LME | $0.73 | Low Grade•65% |
| Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels | $1.12 LME | $0.73 | Low Grade•65% |
| Aluminum 3003 | $1.12 LME | $0.70 | Low Grade•62% |
| Thermal Break Aluminum | $1.12 LME | $0.69 | Low Grade•61% |
| Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum | $1.12 LME | $0.63 | Low Grade•56% |
| Clad Aluminum Wheels (Plastic Face) | $1.12 LME | $0.53 | Low Grade•47% |
| Aluminum Turnings | $1.12 LME | $0.32 | Low Grade•28% |
| Irony & Breakage Aluminum | $1.12 LME | $0.29 | Low Grade•26% |
| Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge | $1.12 LME | $0.13 | Low Grade•11% |
📊 What Determines Grade Value:
- Alloy Composition: Most auto wheels are 356 alloy, while semi-truck wheels are 6061; yards price these differently based on silicon and magnesium content.
- Attachment Removal: Lead wheel weights, steel valve stems, and plastic caps drastically reduce the per-pound value if left attached.
- Surface Treatment: Chrome plating and plastic 'cladding' are considered contaminants because they must be stripped during the smelting process.
- Volume & Logistics: Large stacks of rims are easier for yards to stack and ship in gaylord boxes or on pallets, often leading to better price tiers.
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