Aluminum Cans Scrap Price Today
National average and per-state rates. Last updated Jul 14, 2026.
US National Average
$0.99/lb
Source: spot-derived
What is Aluminum Cans?
Common scrap sources: aluminum cans (5-gallon bag, crushed).
How to prep Aluminum Cans
Prep guidance for items that contain Aluminum Cans:
- Aluminum Cans (5-gallon bag, crushed): Crush each can flat (foot or can-crusher) to roughly triple bag capacity for the same weight. Rinse soda and beer residue first — sticky cans attract pests in storage and may be downgraded at intake for contamination. Most yards weigh by the bag rather than counting cans, so denser is always better.
Aluminum Cans — 90-day price history
What does Aluminum Cans go into?
Common items that contain Aluminum Cans. Click any item to see its full value breakdown.
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