Aluminum scrap prices today
Estimated scrap yard prices for aluminum on November 5, 2026, per pound. Based on today's market. What your yard pays depends on your area, the grade and how clean it is.
Starting estimates. Live prices update every weekday morning.
| Grade | Est. yard price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum cans | $0.62/lb | – |
| Sheet aluminum | $0.66/lb | – |
| Cast aluminum | $0.57/lb | – |
| Aluminum extrusion (6061/6063) | $0.85/lb | – |
| Aluminum wheels/rims | $0.92/lb | – |
| Aluminum breakage | $0.26/lb | – |
Get the top price
- Separate cast, sheet and extrusion. Mixed aluminum sells at the lowest grade.
- Remove steel screws, rubber and glass from window frames to sell them as clean extrusion.
- Rims sell best with tire weights and valve stems off.
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These are estimates from market prices, not quotes. Call your yard for today's price.