Today's Prices — August 01, 2026
| Grade / Type | Price | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 6061/6063 Extrusion (clean) | $0.55–$0.75/lb | → |
| Aluminum Sheet / Plate | $0.50–$0.70/lb | → |
| Cast Aluminum (clean) | $0.40–$0.60/lb | → |
| Aluminum Cans (baled UBC) | $0.45–$0.65/lb | ↑ |
| Aluminum Radiators (clean) | $0.50–$0.68/lb | → |
| Aluminum Wire (clean) | $0.55–$0.72/lb | ↑ |
| Aluminum Wheels (clean) | $0.55–$0.72/lb | → |
| Aluminum Turnings (dry) | $0.30–$0.50/lb | → |
| Aluminum Breakage / Mixed | $0.25–$0.45/lb | → |
| Dirty/Contaminated Aluminum | $0.15–$0.30/lb | ↓ |
Aluminum Recycling Price Factors
Aluminum recycling prices are driven by the LME aluminum price, the alloy grade, and the cleanliness of the material. The LME aluminum price fluctuates daily based on global supply and demand. Clean, sorted aluminum of a known grade always commands a premium over mixed or contaminated material.
Why Aluminum Is Highly Recyclable
Aluminum is 100% recyclable without any loss of quality. Recycling aluminum uses only 5% of the energy required to produce primary aluminum from bauxite ore. This makes recycled aluminum extremely valuable to manufacturers — and it means scrap aluminum prices stay strong even when primary aluminum prices soften.
Aluminum Recycling by Industry
The largest generators of aluminum scrap are: aerospace manufacturing (6061, 7075, 2024 alloys), automotive manufacturing (cast aluminum engine blocks, wheels, body panels), construction (window frames, curtain wall, roofing), and packaging (aluminum cans, foil). We buy from all of these industries.
Related: Aluminum Scrap Price Per Pound · 6061 Aluminum Price
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