ScrapCurrent Prices for Used Aluminum Cans (UBC) in Illinois
Check today’s scrap Aluminum Cans (UBC) prices in Illinois and find the best offers from local scrap yards. Get the most money per pound for your aluminum cans (UBC) — compare local yard rates, track the market trend, and sell at the right time.
Average scrap price for Aluminum Cans (UBC)
Scrap buy price in Illinois — $0.70 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate (out of 3 tracked local buyers).
Where to sell Aluminum Cans (UBC) in Illinois
Scrap yards in Illinois buying Aluminum Cans (UBC) — 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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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Aluminum Cans (UBC) | $0.70 / lb |
| Aluminum BX | $2.49 / lb |
| Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) | $1.31 / lb |
| Aluminum 5052 (Plate) | $1.20 / lb |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) | $1.14 / lb |
| Painted Aluminum Extrusion | $1.10 / lb |
| Lithographic Plates (Litho) | $1.05 / lb |
| Dirty Aluminum Extrusion | $0.93 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) | $0.90 / lb |
| Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels | $0.88 / lb |
| Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels | $0.86 / lb |
| Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) | $0.82 / lb |
| Aluminum Clips & MLC | $0.81 / lb |
| Aluminum 6061 Structural | $0.77 / lb |
| Aluminum Siding & Gutters | $0.75 / lb |
| Aluminum 3003 | $0.70 / lb |
| Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum | $0.68 / lb |
| Cast Aluminum | $0.66 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Sheet | $0.66 / lb |
| Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) | $0.61 / lb |
| Irony & Breakage Aluminum | $0.42 / lb |
| Aluminum Turnings | $0.25 / lb |
Daily price history for Aluminum Cans (UBC)
The table below shows the daily price history for Aluminum Cans (UBC) 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.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.70 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.70 – $0.70 | |
| 5/31/2026 | $0.55 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 5/25/2026 | $0.70 / lb | — no change | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 4/12/2026 | $0.70 / lb | — no change | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 4/8/2026 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 4/5/2026 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.12 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 4/4/2026 | $0.53 / lb | −$0.12 | $0.53 – $0.53 |
| 4/1/2026 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.12 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 3/31/2026 | $0.53 / lb | −$0.12 | $0.53 – $0.53 |
| 3/30/2026 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.12 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 3/29/2026 | $0.53 / lb | −$0.12 | $0.53 – $0.53 |
| 3/24/2026 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 3/22/2026 | $0.55 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 3/4/2026 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 9/2/2025 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.25 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 4/27/2023 | $0.30 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.30 – $0.30 |
Map of scrap yards buying Aluminum Cans (UBC)
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