Scrap Lithographic Plates (Litho) Prices in Arizona
Current Lithographic Plates (Litho) prices at scrap yards in Arizona. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average Lithographic Plates (Litho) Price
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (up to $0.70): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.81): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($1.20+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
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Lithographic Plates (Litho) price reference for Arizona
Scrap yards in Arizona don’t always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($1.03/lb). The secondary metals market tracks exchange moves consistently across the country. Use this national figure as your benchmark when negotiating with local yards. Lithographic Plates (Litho) prices across the U.S. →
Top Scrap Yards Buying Lithographic Plates (Litho) in Arizona
These are scrap yards in Arizona that recently updated Lithographic Plates (Litho) 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.
Lithographic Plates (Litho) Price Trends & History
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.
Lithographic Plates (Litho): Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)
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World market price (LME)
Lithographic Plates (Litho): Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 (current) | $1.097176 | $0.76 | -$0.34 (30.9%) |
| February 2026 | $1.2032 | $0.79 | -$0.41 (34%) |
| January 2026 | $1.051423 | $0.73 | -$0.32 (30.1%) |
| December 2025 | $0.982942 | $0.69 | -$0.30 (30.1%) |
| November 2025 | $0.930043 | $0.65 | -$0.28 (29.9%) |
| October 2025 | $0.887584 | $0.62 | -$0.27 (30.1%) |
| September 2025 | $0.86119 | $0.60 | -$0.26 (30.2%) |
| August 2025 | $0.866703 | $0.61 | -$0.26 (30.2%) |
| July 2025 | $0.837774 | $0.58 | -$0.25 (30.2%) |
| June 2025 | $0.802343 | $0.56 | -$0.24 (30.1%) |
| May 2025 | $0.807171 | $0.56 | -$0.24 (30.2%) |
| April 2025 | $0.744003 | $0.52 | -$0.23 (30.3%) |
| March 2025 | $0.878574 | $0.61 | -$0.26 (30.1%) |
| February 2025 | $0.893382 | $0.62 | -$0.27 (30.3%) |
| January 2025 | $0.812942 | $0.57 | -$0.25 (30.2%) |
| December 2024 | $0.805026 | $0.56 | -$0.24 (30.2%) |
| November 2024 | $0.80919 | $0.57 | -$0.24 (30.1%) |
| October 2024 | $0.84811 | $0.59 | -$0.26 (30.2%) |
| September 2024 | $0.84145 | $0.59 | -$0.25 (30.2%) |
| August 2024 | $0.838665 | $0.59 | -$0.25 (30.2%) |
| July 2024 | $0.905877 | $0.63 | -$0.27 (30.1%) |
| June 2024 | $0.957757 | $0.67 | -$0.29 (30.1%) |
| May 2024 | $0.995197 | $0.70 | -$0.30 (30.1%) |
| April 2024 | $0.9588 | $0.67 | -$0.29 (30.2%) |
| March 2024 | $0.916803 | $0.64 | -$0.28 (30.2%) |
| February 2024 | $0.908876 | $0.63 | -$0.27 (30.2%) |
| January 2024 | $0.981155 | $0.69 | -$0.30 (30.1%) |
| December 2023 | $0.992781 | $0.69 | -$0.30 (30.2%) |
| November 2023 | $0.936113 | $0.65 | -$0.28 (30.3%) |
| October 2023 | $0.911318 | $0.62 | -$0.29 (31.5%) |
Lithographic Plates (Litho) 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 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.30 | $0.70 - $0.70 |
Cashing In On Print Shop Scrap: Lithographic Plates
If you have the hookup at a commercial printing facility or local newspaper, Lithographic Plates (often just called Litho at the scale) are one of the best sources of clean, consistent aluminum scrap. These plates are typically made from high-purity 1000 or 3000 series aluminum. Because the alloy is so predictable, refineries love it. Across Arizona, our market data shows yards are currently paying a national average of $1.03 per pound. If you are organized, hauling litho can mean a very profitable payday.
You can generally expect payouts to range from $0.85 for dirtier loads up to $1.20 for perfectly clean, sorted plates. The key to hitting that premium price ceiling is understanding exactly how the yard inspector grades the load.
The Scrapper's Guide to Prepping Litho
The fastest way to kill your payload value is throwing clean litho into a bin with inferior grades. A classic mistake is mixing premium lithographic plates with cheap, thin scrap like Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge. If the scale master sees foil mixed in, they will instantly downgrade the entire gaylord box to the lower price point. That single lazy move will cost you roughly $0.93 per pound in lost revenue.
Yard Pro Tip: Commercial litho plates are almost always stacked with thin interleaving paper (slip sheets) between every single plate to prevent scratching before they are used on the press. If you do not remove this paper before hitting the scale, the yard will either hit you with a massive tare weight deduction or downgrade the entire load to dirty sheet aluminum. Always pull the paper and check the plate edges for masking tape or rubber strips before bagging them up.
How Litho Stacks Up Against Other Alloys
Knowing your alloys keeps you from leaving money on the table. While litho is incredibly pure, it is worth comparing it against other common industrial aluminum grades. For instance, Aluminum 3003 and Aluminum 5052 (Plate) are also highly sought after. If you are cleaning out an industrial site, you might also run into Aluminum 6061 Structural, which currently fetches around $0.72 to $0.87/lb. Keep your heavy structural pieces completely separate from your thin litho plates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly are Lithographic Plates made of?
Modern litho plates are made of extremely thin, high-quality aluminum. In the past, some were made of zinc, but virtually all modern commercial offset printing relies on aluminum. Because there are no hidden steel attachments or complex alloys mixed in, they are highly valuable to scrap buyers.
Why do yards deduct for ink on litho plates?
While a light stain of ink is usually acceptable, heavy, caked-on offset printing ink acts as a contaminant during the smelting process. Buyers base their pricing off the LME and expect clean metal. If your plates require extra processing to burn off thick ink, expect to be paid about 30.2% below the spot price.
What is the current average price for Litho Plates?
Our tracker indicates a national average of $1.03 per pound. To consistently get this rate, make sure your plates are completely free of slip-sheet paper, masking tape, and rubber edge guards.
Lithographic Plates (Litho) scrap prices in Arizona on the map
The map shows cities in Arizona with Lithographic Plates (Litho) scrap prices. Click a marker or pick a city in the list below to see Lithographic Plates (Litho) prices in that location.