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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%)

Historical Price Chart

Current Year Price Overview

High LowAverage
1.75 USD/LB0.02 USD/LB0.47 USD/LB

Prices in the U.S.A. Cities

Location PriceChangeHighLowUnitUpdated
Quarryville, Pennsylvania0.55 0.000.550.55USD/LB11/01/2024
Salt Lake City, Utah0.50 0.000.500.50USD/LB11/01/2024
St. George, Utah0.45 0.000.450.45USD/LB11/01/2024
Covington, Kentucky0.50 0.000.500.50USD/LB11/01/2024
Omaha, Nebraska0.58 0.000.580.58USD/LB11/01/2024
Viola, Illinois0.60 0.000.600.60USD/LB11/01/2024
Palatka , Florida0.40 0.000.400.40USD/LB11/01/2024
Ottawa, Illinois0.60 0.000.600.60USD/LB11/01/2024
Fillmore, Illinois0.55 0.000.550.55USD/LB11/01/2024
Tazewell, Tennessee0.50 0.000.500.50USD/LB11/01/2024
Shattuc, Illinois0.65 0.000.650.65USD/LB11/01/2024
West Babylon, New York0.50 0.000.500.50USD/LB11/01/2024

Canada

$ 0.40 USD/LB
0.00 (0.00%)

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Current Year Price Overview

High LowAverage
0.90 USD/LB0.15 USD/LB0.48 USD/LB

Prices in Canada Cities

Location PriceChangeHighLowUnitUpdated
Gatineau, Quebec0.40 0.000.400.40USD/LB11/06/2024
Hamilton, Ontario0.90 0.000.900.90USD/LB11/04/2024
Saint-Eustache, Quebec0.15 0.000.150.15USD/LB10/17/2024
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