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Aluminum Cans Scrap Price

The Aluminum Cans Scrap prices listed below are the average prices paid by scrap yards in the U.S.A. and Canada. Prices are gathered directly from scrap yards and are updated every week. The average price paid by all scrap yards is indicated in the "Price" column of the city-wise price list. The "High Price" indicates the highest price paid for the material. The "Low Price" indicates the lowest price paid for the material.

United States

$ 0.55 USD/LB
0.02 (3.77%)

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1.80 USD/LB0.06 USD/LB0.54 USD/LB

Prices in the U.S.A. Cities

Location PriceChangeHighLowUnitUpdated
Elkins, West Virginia0.50 0.000.500.50USD/LB7/24/2025
Bloomington, Indiana0.35 0.000.350.35USD/LB7/24/2025
Fort Wayne, Indiana0.60 0.000.600.60USD/LB7/24/2025
Highland, Illinois0.78 0.000.780.78USD/LB7/24/2025
Phoenix, Arizona0.75 0.000.750.75USD/LB7/24/2025
Rockville, Maryland0.35 0.000.350.35USD/LB7/24/2025
Winchester, Kentucky0.60 0.000.600.60USD/LB7/23/2025
Stockertown, Pennsylvania0.45 0.000.450.45USD/LB7/23/2025
Spartanburg, South Carolina0.52 0.000.520.52USD/LB7/18/2025
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania0.60 0.000.600.60USD/LB7/17/2025
Fenelton, Pennsylvania0.82 0.000.820.82USD/LB7/17/2025
Dawson, Pennsylvania0.25 0.000.250.25USD/LB7/17/2025

Canada

$ 0.88 USD/LB
-0.06 (6.38%)

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Current Year Price Overview

High LowAverage
0.88 USD/LB0.40 USD/LB0.64 USD/LB

Prices in Canada Cities

Location PriceChangeHighLowUnitUpdated
Hamilton, Ontario0.88 0.000.880.88USD/LB7/07/2025
Gatineau, Quebec0.40 0.000.400.40USD/LB1/07/2025
Saint-Eustache, Quebec0.15 0.000.150.15USD/LB12/02/2024
Creemore, Ontario0.41 0.000.410.41USD/LB12/23/2020
Ottawa, Ontario0.45 0.000.450.45USD/LB5/26/2018

About Aluminum Cans & How to Get the Best Price for It

Aluminum cans are among the most commonly used drink containers in the United States. The U.S. recycled 45.2% of aluminum cans in 2023.

The “Bottle Bill” states in the U.S. have guaranteed that cans can be returned for a certain amount of money.

The bottle bill states are:‌

Depending on your state, your aluminum cans can be returned for 5 to 10 cents each

Common places where you can bring your cans

Tips to get top price for your Aluminum Cans