Average Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Price

Market baseline. Local prices last verified on 4/25/2026.
$0.99/ lb +$0.03 (4%)
Use this as a baseline for negotiations. Always call local yards to confirm their rate for your load size.GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.99
Lowest price $0.75
Highest price$0.80Who pays the most? ⟶

National high for this grade: $1.27 / lb.

How to read scrap yard offers in Kentucky

The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.

  • Low (around $0.75): Floor price, typically for small loads.
  • Mid ($0.99): A fair deal for standard quantities.
  • High ($0.80+): 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 $0.59 to $0.82.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to LME pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~11.6% (-$0.13 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 28%–34%
✓ 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 in this area.

Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) price reference for Kentucky

Scrap yards in Kentucky don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($1.10 / lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) prices across the U.S. →

Best Scrap Yards Buying Clean Auto Wheels Kentucky

These are scrap yards in Kentucky that recently updated Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) 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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Updated 11 days ago

Can Dew Recycling

Listed as: Aluminum Wheels
1510 Russell St, Covington, KY 41011 Plan route
$0.80 / lb
Updated 78 days ago

Stuff Recycling

Listed as: AL Wheels (Clean)
6169 Lexington Rd, Winchester, KY 40391 Plan route
$0.75 / lb

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How Clean Auto Wheels Compare to Other Alloy Grades

See the exact price difference between Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) and similar grades like Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels or Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061). Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356)
Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.99 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.83 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +7.1%
Price analytics
Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.72 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +10.7%
Price analytics
Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.45 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Historical Price Trends for Clean Auto Rims

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.

Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356): Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.99
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$0.13 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (LME)

$1.12 / 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.

Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356): Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) is 29.8%. This falls within the range of monthly spreads we have on record for earlier periods in this table (28.5%–33.5%). That suggests broadly typical conditions between local buy prices and the exchange benchmark. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$1.1113 / lb$0.78 / lb−$0.33 (29.8%)
April 2026$1.1214 / lb$0.77 / lb−$0.35 (31.3%)
March 2026$1.0734 / lb$0.74 / lb−$0.33 (31.1%)
February 2026$1.2032 / lb$0.80 / lb−$0.40 (33.5%)
January 2026$1.0514 / lb$0.73 / lb−$0.32 (30.6%)
December 2025$0.9829 / lb$0.68 / lb−$0.30 (30.8%)
November 2025$0.9300 / lb$0.64 / lb−$0.29 (31.2%)
October 2025$0.8876 / lb$0.61 / lb−$0.28 (31.3%)
September 2025$0.8612 / lb$0.59 / lb−$0.27 (31.5%)
August 2025$0.8667 / lb$0.62 / lb−$0.25 (28.5%)
July 2025$0.8378 / lb$0.58 / lb−$0.26 (30.8%)
June 2025$0.8023 / lb$0.55 / lb−$0.25 (31.4%)
May 2025$0.8116 / lb$0.56 / lb−$0.25 (31%)

Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) 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.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.78 / lb+$0.03$0.80 – $0.80
2/17/2026 $0.75 / lb+$0.05$0.75 – $0.75