SchrottCurrent Prices for Used Aluminum Cans (UBC) in Wisconsin
Current Aluminum Cans (UBC) prices at scrap yards in Wisconsin. Compare local offers against the U.S. national average to get the most money for your scrap.
Average Aluminum Cans (UBC) Price
The min/max range reflects a blended index (local + national data). Your local high may be lower.
- Low (around $0.85): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.80): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($0.85+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 3 live board rates in this area.
Aluminum Cans (UBC) price reference for Wisconsin
Scrap yards in Wisconsin don't always update their prices in real time. To give you a reliable current value, we use the U.S. national average ($0.75 / 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 Cans (UBC) prices across the U.S. →
Top Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum Cans in Wisconsin
These are scrap yards in Wisconsin that recently updated Aluminum Cans (UBC) 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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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| Aluminum Cans (UBC) | $0.80 / lb |
| Aluminum BX | $2.06 / lb |
| Aluminum 5052 (Plate) | $1.31 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Auto Wheels (Alloy 356) | $1.10 / lb |
| Lithographic Plates (Litho) | $1.03 / lb |
| Aluminum Clips & MLC | $0.87 / lb |
| Dirty & Irony Aluminum Wheels | $0.87 / lb |
| Dirty Aluminum Extrusion | $0.87 / lb |
| Aluminum Siding & Gutters | $0.81 / lb |
| Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheels | $0.80 / lb |
| Clean Truck & Semi Wheels (Alloy 6061) | $0.76 / lb |
| Aluminum 6061 Structural | $0.75 / lb |
| Aluminum 6063 Extrusion (Clean) | $0.70 / lb |
| Aluminum 3003 | $0.70 / lb |
| Thermal Break Aluminum | $0.69 / lb |
| Painted Aluminum Extrusion | $0.60 / lb |
| Clean Aluminum Sheet | $0.60 / lb |
| Aluminum Wire (EC / Clean) | $0.60 / lb |
| Painted & Old Sheet Aluminum | $0.58 / lb |
| Cast Aluminum | $0.55 / lb |
| Aluminum Turnings | $0.26 / lb |
| Irony & Breakage Aluminum | $0.22 / lb |
| Aluminum Wire (Insulated / ACSR) | $0.15 / lb |
| Aluminum Foil & Light Gauge | $0.13 / lb |
Aluminum Cans (UBC) Price Trends & Market 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.
Aluminum Cans (UBC): Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (LME)
Avg scrap yard price
Today's world market price (LME)
Aluminum Cans (UBC): Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History
| Period | World price (per lb) | Scrap yard price (per lb) | Spread vs. exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (current) | $1.1113 / lb | $0.85 / lb | −$0.26 (23.5%) |
| April 2026 | $1.1214 / lb | $0.85 / lb | −$0.27 (24.2%) |
| March 2026 | $1.0734 / lb | $0.81 / lb | −$0.26 (24.5%) |
| February 2026 | $1.2032 / lb | $0.89 / lb | −$0.31 (26%) |
| January 2026 | $1.0514 / lb | $0.80 / lb | −$0.25 (23.9%) |
| December 2025 | $0.9829 / lb | $0.73 / lb | −$0.25 (25.7%) |
| November 2025 | $0.9300 / lb | $0.70 / lb | −$0.23 (24.7%) |
| October 2025 | $0.8876 / lb | $0.70 / lb | −$0.19 (21.1%) |
| September 2025 | $0.8612 / lb | $0.71 / lb | −$0.15 (17.6%) |
| August 2025 | $0.8667 / lb | $0.66 / lb | −$0.21 (23.8%) |
| July 2025 | $0.8378 / lb | $0.63 / lb | −$0.21 (24.8%) |
| June 2025 | $0.8023 / lb | $0.61 / lb | −$0.19 (24%) |
| May 2025 | $0.8072 / lb | $0.61 / lb | −$0.20 (24.4%) |
| April 2025 | $0.7440 / lb | $0.56 / lb | −$0.18 (24.7%) |
| March 2025 | $0.8786 / lb | $0.66 / lb | −$0.22 (24.9%) |
| February 2025 | $0.8934 / lb | $0.70 / lb | −$0.19 (21.6%) |
| January 2025 | $0.8129 / lb | $0.62 / lb | −$0.19 (23.7%) |
| December 2024 | $0.8050 / lb | $0.61 / lb | −$0.20 (24.2%) |
| November 2024 | $0.8092 / lb | $0.65 / lb | −$0.16 (19.7%) |
| October 2024 | $0.8481 / lb | $0.65 / lb | −$0.20 (23.4%) |
| September 2024 | $0.8415 / lb | $0.64 / lb | −$0.20 (23.9%) |
| August 2024 | $0.8387 / lb | $0.63 / lb | −$0.21 (24.9%) |
| July 2024 | $0.9059 / lb | $0.67 / lb | −$0.24 (26%) |
| June 2024 | $0.9578 / lb | $0.72 / lb | −$0.24 (24.8%) |
| May 2024 | $0.9952 / lb | $0.75 / lb | −$0.25 (24.6%) |
| April 2024 | $0.9588 / lb | $0.73 / lb | −$0.23 (23.9%) |
| March 2024 | $0.9168 / lb | $0.69 / lb | −$0.23 (24.7%) |
Aluminum Cans (UBC) 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.85 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.85 – $0.85 | |
| 12/17/2025 | $0.70 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 10/6/2025 | $0.80 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.80 – $0.80 |
| 9/14/2025 | $0.85 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.85 – $0.85 |
| 2/20/2025 | $0.80 / lb | +$0.07 | $0.80 – $0.80 |
| 2/18/2025 | $0.73 / lb | — no change | $0.73 – $0.73 |
| 11/12/2024 | $0.73 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.73 – $0.73 |
| 11/3/2024 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.07 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 9/8/2024 | $0.63 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.63 – $0.63 |
| 7/25/2024 | $0.62 / lb | +$0.12 | $0.62 – $0.62 |
Aluminum Cans (UBC) scrap prices in Wisconsin on the map
The map shows cities in Wisconsin with Aluminum Cans (UBC) scrap prices. Click a marker or pick a city in the list below to see Aluminum Cans (UBC) prices in that location.