Aluminum Scrap Prices in the U.S. and Canada
Price Updated on December 1, 2025
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 0.05 USD/LB for aluminum wound motors scrap to 7.37 USD/LB for aluminum cast breakage in the U.S. scrap yards.
- Aluminum scrap prices range from 0.03 USD/LB for insulated aluminum siding scrap to 1.92 USD/LB for al/cu radiators scrap in the Canada scrap yards.
The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in the U.S.A. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
United States Aluminum Scrap Buy Price Index
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Copper Cooler Scrap (Dirty) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 18-Nov-2025 |
| Contaminated Irony Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 | USD/LB | 18-Nov-2025 |
| Truck Radiators Clean Scrap | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.38 | USD/LB | 18-Nov-2025 |
| Truck Radiators Dirty Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 18-Nov-2025 |
| Aluminum Big Rig Rims | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 17-Nov-2025 |
| Aluminum Copper Cooler Scrap (Clean) | 1.61 | 1.61 | 1.61 | USD/LB | 17-Nov-2025 |
| Aluminum Bronze Solids Scrap | 2.18 | 2.18 | 2.18 | USD/LB | 14-Nov-2025 |
| Contaminated Al/Cu Radiator Scrap | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.88 | USD/LB | 11-Nov-2025 |
| Contaminated Aluminum Radiator Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 11-Nov-2025 |
| AC Core Radiator Dirty Scrap | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | USD/LB | 06-Nov-2025 |
| AC Core Radiator Scrap | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | USD/LB | 06-Nov-2025 |
| Aluminum Heavy Breakage 30% Recovery Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 06-Nov-2025 |
| Aluminum Engine Block Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 05-Nov-2025 |
| 6063 Painted Extrusion Aluminum Scrap | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.69 | USD/LB | 17-Oct-2025 |
| Aluminum Piston W/Rod (Dirty) Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 30-Sep-2025 |
| Aluminum Rims Dirty Scrap | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 30-Sep-2025 |
| Aluminum Water Pumps Large Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 30-Sep-2025 |
| Aluminum Water Pumps Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 30-Sep-2025 |
| Insulated Aluminum Triplex Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 25-Sep-2025 |
| Aluminum Old Extrusion Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 24-Sep-2025 |
| Municipal Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 24-Sep-2025 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 22-Sep-2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum Secondary Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 28-Aug-2025 |
| Aluminum Cast Secondary Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 28-Aug-2025 |
| Aluminum Extruded Secondary Scrap | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | USD/LB | 28-Aug-2025 |
| Aluminum Secondary Sheet Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 28-Aug-2025 |
| Irony Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 22-Aug-2025 |
| Aluminum Pop Cans Scrap | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.76 | USD/LB | 19-Aug-2025 |
| Aluminum Wound Motors Scrap | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | USD/LB | 19-Aug-2025 |
| New Aluminum Scrap | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.54 | USD/LB | 18-Aug-2025 |
| Contaminated Irony Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 14-Aug-2025 |
| Aluminum Evaporator Clean Scrap | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 06-Aug-2025 |
| Aluminum Evaporator Dirty Scrap | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | USD/LB | 06-Aug-2025 |
| Aluminum Old Cast Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 06-Aug-2025 |
| Aluminum Borings Scrap | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 04-Aug-2025 |
| Aluminum Shielded Wire | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 01-Aug-2025 |
| Contaminated Aluminum Scrap | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 01-Aug-2025 |
| #2 Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.3 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 30-Jul-2025 |
| 3003 Aluminum Scrap | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.61 | USD/LB | 29-Jul-2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum Turning Scrap | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 29-Jul-2025 |
| 6061 Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 29-Jul-2025 |
| Aluminum Bronze Turning Scrap | 1.69 | 1.69 | 1.69 | USD/LB | 29-Jul-2025 |
| Aluminum Cast Wheels Scrap | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.59 | USD/LB | 29-Jul-2025 |
| Mixed Aluminum Turnings Scrap | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 29-Jul-2025 |
| 1100 Aluminum Scrap | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 | USD/LB | 02-Jul-2025 |
| 3003 Aluminum Clips Scrap | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | USD/LB | 02-Jul-2025 |
| 5052 Aluminum Clips Scrap | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 | USD/LB | 02-Jul-2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum sheet Scrap | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 02-Jul-2025 |
| 6061 Bare NP Extrusion Scrap | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | USD/LB | 02-Jul-2025 |
| 6063 Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 02-Jul-2025 |
| Aluminum Radiators Breakage Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 02-Jul-2025 |
| Aluminum Road Signs | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 02-Jul-2025 |
| Aluminum Bronze Scrap | 1.92 | 1.92 | 1.92 | USD/LB | 29-May-2025 |
| New Cast Aluminum Scrap | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | USD/LB | 29-May-2025 |
| Aluminum Semi Truck Wheels | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 25-Apr-2025 |
| Bare Extruded Aluminum Scrap | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 23-Apr-2025 |
| 6061 Aluminum Plate Scrap | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 17-Apr-2025 |
| Aluminum Starters Scrap | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 16-Apr-2025 |
| Aluminum Ladders Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 07-Apr-2025 |
| Aluminum Condensers Scrap | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 | USD/LB | 26-Mar-2025 |
| Aluminum Condensors Dirty Scrap | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | USD/LB | 26-Mar-2025 |
| Mixed Metal Scrap | 75.04 | 75.04 | 75.04 | USD/Ton | 21-Mar-2025 |
| Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 05-Mar-2025 |
| Aluminum Trannies Scrap | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 05-Mar-2025 |
| Mixed Aluminum Scrap | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 05-Mar-2025 |
| Aluminum Cast w/Fe | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 24-Feb-2025 |
| Aluminum Wire Dirty Scrap | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | USD/LB | 20-Feb-2025 |
| Aluminum Auto Wheels | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 | USD/LB | 12-Feb-2025 |
| Aluminum Solids Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 07-Feb-2025 |
| Aluminum Clad Wheels Scrap | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 | USD/LB | 15-Jan-2025 |
| Magnesium Scrap Clean | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 15-Jan-2025 |
| Semi Wheel Aluminum Scrap | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 15-Jan-2025 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 13-Jan-2025 |
| Aluminum Motors Scrap | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 13-Jan-2025 |
| Aluminum Fins Scrap | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 13-Dec-2024 |
| AC compressors Scrap | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | USD/LB | 04-Dec-2024 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 04-Dec-2024 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 04-Dec-2024 |
| Irony Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 | USD/LB | 24-Oct-2024 |
| Aluminum Beverage Cans | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | USD/LB | 14-Oct-2024 |
| CATV - Insulated Scrap | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 10-Oct-2024 |
| Al/Cu Combo Scrap | 1.49 | 1.49 | 1.49 | USD/LB | 30-Jul-2024 |
| Irony Al/Cu Combo Scrap | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 | USD/LB | 30-Jul-2024 |
| Aluminum Thermo Extrusion Scrap | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 05-Jun-2024 |
| Ambeductor Wire Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 06-May-2024 |
| Aluminum Semi Rims | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2024 |
| Al/Cu Heatsinks Scrap | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | USD/LB | 20-Mar-2024 |
| Aluminum Heatsinks Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 20-Mar-2024 |
| Prepared 6061 Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 20-Mar-2024 |
| Prepared 6063 Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 20-Mar-2024 |
| 6061 Extrusions Scrap | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 16-Jan-2024 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 20-Dec-2023 |
| Aluminum Wheel Rims (Dirty) Scrap | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 20-Dec-2023 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 05-Oct-2023 |
| Aluminum Reefer Ends | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 20-Sep-2023 |
| 5052 Aluminum Scrap | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 22-May-2023 |
| 6063 Extrusions Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 22-May-2023 |
| Aluminum Grills Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 22-May-2023 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 22-May-2023 |
| Aluminum Thermal Extrusion Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 22-May-2023 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.49 | USD/LB | 22-May-2023 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap (Heavy) | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 05-May-2023 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap (Light) | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | USD/LB | 05-May-2023 |
| Extruded Aluminum Scrap | 0.59 | 0.6 | 0.59 | USD/LB | 05-May-2023 |
| 6063 Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2023 |
| Aluminum Mixed Scrap | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 20-Jan-2023 |
| Aluminum Breakage Dirty Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 05-Jan-2023 |
| Aluminum Clean Die Cast Scrap | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | USD/LB | 05-Jan-2023 |
| Aluminum Litho Scrap | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 05-Jan-2023 |
| Aluminum Electrical Conductor Wire | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 15-Nov-2022 |
| Higher Grade Aluminum Scrap | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 15-Nov-2022 |
| Irony Cast Aluminum Scrap | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 15-Nov-2022 |
| Aluminum Die Cast Scrap | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | USD/LB | 17-Oct-2022 |
| Aluminum Die Cast Unclean Scrap | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | USD/LB | 17-Oct-2022 |
| Prepared Aluminum Scrap | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 17-Oct-2022 |
| Unprepared Aluminum | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 17-Oct-2022 |
| Aluminum Wheel Rims (Clean) Scrap | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | USD/LB | 22-Aug-2022 |
| Aluminum Cast Breakage | 7.37 | 7.37 | 7.37 | USD/LB | 20-Jul-2022 |
| Aluminum Thermal Break Extrusion Scrap | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 05-Jul-2022 |
| Aluminum Coolers Dirty Scrap | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | USD/LB | 19-Feb-2022 |
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.64 | USD/LB | 07-Feb-2022 |
| Al/Cu Reefers Scrap w/ Fe | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 | USD/LB | 07-Feb-2022 |
| Aluminum Coolers Scrap | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 | USD/LB | 07-Feb-2022 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.59 | USD/LB | 07-Sep-2021 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 24-Aug-2021 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.67 | USD/LB | 24-Aug-2021 |
| Aluminum Sheet Dirty Scrap | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | USD/LB | 24-Aug-2021 |
| SM. Electric Motors Scrap | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | USD/LB | 17-Aug-2021 |
| Aluminum Pistons Clean Scrap | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | USD/LB | 05-Aug-2021 |
| 6061 Aluminum Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 21-Jun-2021 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 03-Jun-2021 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 03-Jun-2021 |
| Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.49 | USD/LB | 03-Jun-2021 |
| Al/Cu Transformers Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 07-Apr-2020 |
| LG. Electric Motors Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 24-Mar-2020 |
| Aluminum Harness Wire Scrap | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | USD/LB | 04-Mar-2020 |
| Dirty Cast Scrap | 10.11 | 10.11 | 10.11 | USD//CWT | 02-Dec-2019 |
| Magnesium Scrap Dirty | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 20-Nov-2019 |
| UBC Baled Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 19-Sep-2019 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap 25% Recovery | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 20-Aug-2019 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 16-Aug-2019 |
| Aluminum Foil Scrap | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 09-Aug-2019 |
| Irony Automobile Radiators Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 08-Aug-2019 |
| Neoprene Scrap | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | USD/LB | 06-Aug-2019 |
| 6061 Aluminum Scrap w/Fe | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 31-Jul-2019 |
| 6063 Extrusions/Fe Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 31-Jul-2019 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap 50% Recovery | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 31-Jul-2019 |
| Aluminum Shavings Scrap | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | USD/LB | 31-Jul-2019 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty Cast Scrap | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | USD/LB | 03-Jul-2019 |
| Aluminum Breakage Scrap >50% Recovery | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 24-Jun-2019 |
| Mill Sheet Aluminum Scrap | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | USD/LB | 24-Jun-2019 |
| Breakage 50% Recovery Scrap | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | USD/LB | 18-Jun-2019 |
| Dirty Cast Aluminum Rims Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 07-May-2019 |
| Aluminum Chrome Car Wheels Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 03-May-2019 |
| 6063 Aluminum Scrap | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | USD/LB | 19-Apr-2019 |
| 6063 Aluminum Scrap w/Fe | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 19-Apr-2019 |
| Aluminum Mixed Die Cast Scrap | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 20-Feb-2019 |
| Automobile Radiators Scrap | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.38 | USD/LB | 18-Feb-2019 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 07-Jan-2019 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | USD/LB | 07-Jan-2019 |
| Cast Aluminum Rims Scrap | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 | USD/LB | 12-Dec-2018 |
| Litho Sheets Scrap | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.57 | USD/LB | 30-Nov-2018 |
| Heavy Irony Aluminum Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 31-Aug-2018 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap w/2% Fe | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 29-Aug-2018 |
| Mixed Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 | USD/LB | 03-Aug-2018 |
| Cast Aluminum Scrap w/Fe | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 20-Jul-2018 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.53 | USD/LB | 03-Jul-2018 |
| 2024 Aluminum Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 01-Jun-2018 |
| 7075 Aluminum Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 01-Jun-2018 |
| Aluminum Reefers Scrap | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.29 | USD/LB | 04-May-2018 |
| Aluminum Reefers Scrap w/Fe | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.04 | USD/LB | 04-May-2018 |
| UBC Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 04-May-2018 |
| Aluminum Fins Scrap with Iron | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.79 | USD/LB | 30-Apr-2018 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2018 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1.35 | 1.36 | 1.35 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2018 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.09 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2018 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 0.62 | 0.63 | 0.62 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2018 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2018 |
| Aluminum Transformers Scrap | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2018 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap (No coating) | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2018 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2018 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 | USD/LB | 21-Mar-2018 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.58 | USD/LB | 14-Mar-2018 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.59 | USD/LB | 14-Mar-2018 |
| Aluminum Turning Scrap | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 14-Mar-2018 |
| Irony Aluminum Scrap | 1.98 | 1.98 | 1.98 | USD/LB | 14-Mar-2018 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 07-Mar-2018 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap - Clean 10/10 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 07-Mar-2018 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | USD/LB | 07-Mar-2018 |
| Aluminum Sheet Scrap | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.96 | USD/LB | 07-Mar-2018 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | USD/LB | 07-Mar-2018 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.3 | 0.31 | 0.29 | USD/LB | 07-Mar-2018 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average aluminum scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest aluminum scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest aluminum scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current price of aluminum scrap in the U.S.?
- The average price for aluminum scrap in the U.S. was $0.58/lb on November 18, 2025
- How much money is 1 lb of aluminum scrap in the U.S.?
- The price of scrap aluminum in the U.S. varies, but it's generally around $0.05 to $7.37 per lb.
- What is 1 ton of aluminum scrap worth in the United States?
- The value of 1 ton of aluminum scrap in the USA varies widely based on several factors. However, current prices range from around $100 to $14740 per ton.
Canada Aluminum Scrap Buy Price Index
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Beverage Cans | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.04 | USD/LB | 01-Dec-2025 |
| Aluminum Borings Scrap | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | USD/LB | 27-Oct-2025 |
| Aluminum Bare Extrusion Scrap | 1.56 | 1.56 | 1.56 | USD/LB | 23-Oct-2025 |
| Aluminum Painted Extrusion Scrap | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.58 | USD/LB | 23-Oct-2025 |
| Aluminum Transmissions | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 22-Oct-2025 |
| Aluminum Block & Plate Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 07-Jul-2025 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 07-Jul-2025 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 07-Jul-2025 |
| Aluminum Clad Wheels Scrap | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.83 | USD/LB | 13-May-2025 |
| Aluminum Engine Block Scrap | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | USD/LB | 04-Apr-2025 |
| Aluminum Shavings Scrap | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | USD/LB | 04-Apr-2025 |
| Mixed Metal Scrap | 240 | 240 | 240 | USD/NT | 04-Apr-2025 |
| Aluminum Litho Scrap | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.08 | USD/LB | 10-Mar-2025 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap (No coating) | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.03 | USD/LB | 17-Oct-2024 |
| Insulated Aluminum Triplex Scrap | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | USD/LB | 17-Oct-2024 |
| Aluminum Casting Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 05-Apr-2024 |
| Aluminum Clean Die Cast Scrap | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 | USD/LB | 05-Apr-2024 |
| Chrome Wheels Scrap | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 05-Apr-2024 |
| Aluminum Cast Breakage | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 05-Mar-2024 |
| Aluminum Die Cast Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 23-Jan-2024 |
| E.C. Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 20-Nov-2023 |
| 6061 Aluminum Plate Scrap | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.72 | USD/LB | 06-Nov-2023 |
| Aluminum Semi Truck Wheels | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.61 | USD/LB | 05-Oct-2023 |
| LG. Electric Motors Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 05-Oct-2023 |
| Al/Cu Transformers Scrap | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 | USD/LB | 20-Sep-2023 |
| 6061 Aluminum Solids Scrap | 1 | 1 | 1 | USD/LB | 22-Aug-2023 |
| Aluminum Solids Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 22-Aug-2023 |
| 6061 Extrusions Scrap | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 | USD/LB | 18-Jul-2023 |
| 6063 Extrusions Scrap | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 | USD/LB | 18-Jul-2023 |
| Extruded Aluminum Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 18-Jul-2023 |
| 6061 Aluminum Turning Scrap | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.26 | USD/LB | 09-Jun-2023 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Ends Scrap | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | USD/LB | 29-May-2023 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap w/2% Fe | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2023 |
| Mixed Aluminum Turnings Scrap | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 20-Apr-2023 |
| New Aluminum Scrap | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | USD/LB | 30-Jan-2023 |
| Insulated Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | USD/LB | 13-Jan-2023 |
| Residential Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | USD/LB | 13-Jan-2023 |
| AC compressors Scrap | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | USD/LB | 23-Nov-2022 |
| Aluminum Starters Scrap | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | USD/LB | 11-Jul-2022 |
| Aluminum Wheel Rims (Clean) Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 22-Jun-2022 |
| Aluminum Wheel Rims (Dirty) Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 22-Jun-2022 |
| Aluminum Wheels Dirty Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 24-May-2022 |
| Aluminum Thermal Break Extrusion Scrap | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.78 | USD/LB | 27-Apr-2022 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap (Light) | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | USD/LB | 22-Dec-2021 |
| Al/Cu Radiators /Fe Scrap | 1.49 | 1.49 | 1.49 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2021 |
| Aluminum Wound Motors Scrap | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2021 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap (Heavy) | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 | USD/LB | 25-Oct-2021 |
| Aluminum Mixed Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 20-Sep-2021 |
| Aluminum Scrap | 0.57 | 0.66 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 23-Jul-2021 |
| Aluminum Scrap Dirty | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | USD/LB | 23-Jul-2021 |
| 6061 Aluminum Scrap | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 25-Feb-2021 |
| Litho Sheets Scrap | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.13 | USD/LB | 25-Feb-2021 |
| Magnesium Scrap Clean | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | USD/LB | 25-Feb-2021 |
| Aluminum Pistons Clean Scrap | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.42 | USD/LB | 24-Feb-2021 |
| Aluminum Harness Wire Scrap | 1.32 | 1.32 | 1.32 | USD/LB | 07-May-2020 |
| 1S Wire Scrap | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | USD/LB | 27-Mar-2020 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap - Clean 10/10 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 27-Mar-2020 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap Unclean | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 27-Mar-2020 |
| Aluminum MLC Clips Scrap | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 27-Mar-2020 |
| Aluminum Utensil Scrap | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | USD/LB | 09-Jan-2020 |
| Aluminum Wheels Clean Scrap | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | USD/LB | 09-Jan-2020 |
| UBC Scrap | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 09-Jan-2020 |
| ACSR Wire Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 10-Dec-2019 |
| Aluminum Cans Scrap | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.41 | USD/LB | 10-Dec-2019 |
| Aluminum Radiators /Fe Scrap | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | USD/LB | 10-Dec-2019 |
| Insulated Aluminum Wire Scrap | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | USD/LB | 10-Dec-2019 |
| Irony Aluminum Scrap | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | USD/LB | 10-Dec-2019 |
| Painted Aluminum Scrap | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.84 | USD/LB | 10-Dec-2019 |
| 1350 Aluminum Scrap | 1.59 | 1.59 | 1.59 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Aluminum BX (MC) Scrap | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Aluminum Car Rims Scrap | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Aluminum Cast Scrap | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Aluminum Old Sheet Scrap Clean | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Aluminum Painted Siding Scrap | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.84 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Aluminum Pop Cans Scrap | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Aluminum Radiators Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Aluminum Truck Wheels Scrap | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Aluminum Turning Scrap | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Irony Aluminum Extrusion Scrap | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Irony Aluminum Mixed Scrap | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Low Copper Aluminum Scrap | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.76 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Aluminum Car Wheels Scrap | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | USD/LB | 03-Dec-2019 |
| Mixed Aluminum Scrap | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | USD/LB | 03-Dec-2019 |
| Al/Cu Radiators Scrap | 1.92 | 1.92 | 1.92 | USD/LB | 18-Nov-2019 |
| Aluminum Siding Scrap | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | USD/LB | 18-Nov-2019 |
| Aluminum Transformers Scrap | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | USD/LB | 06-Nov-2019 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average aluminum scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest aluminum scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest aluminum scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current price of aluminum scrap in the Canada?
- The average price for aluminum scrap in the Canada was $0.65/lb on December 1, 2025
- How much money is 1 lb of aluminum scrap in the Canada?
- The price of scrap aluminum in the Canada varies, but it's generally around $0.03 to $1.92 per lb.
- What is 1 ton of aluminum scrap worth in the Canada?
- The value of 1 ton of aluminum scrap in the Canada varies widely based on several factors. However, current prices range from around $60 to $3840 per ton.
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