Aluminum Scrap Prices in Alabama
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Alabama vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Alabama
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Alabama
Aluminum scrap in Alabama moves through yards that serve automotive manufacturing, steel, aerospace, and forestry. Expect separate prices for Aluminum (Mixed), Aluminum Cans, and Aluminum Extrusion. Clean, sorted Aluminum Extrusion sits at the top of the board while Aluminum (Mixed) is priced for the extra processing it needs. Across Alabama, dozens of yards accept aluminum; the largest clusters are in Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery. Regional demand from rolling mills, can sheet producers, and extrusion billet plants across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady aluminum buying in Alabama. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Alabama yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum in Alabama
- A & K Metals— Flat Rock
- A 1/2 Price Auto Parts House— Madison
- ABC Salvage— Meridianville
- Acura Phil's— Trafford
- Adams Catalytic Converters Inc— Somerville
- Aia Recycling Corporation— Greenville
- Alabama Metal Recycling— Mobile
- Alabama Scrap Metal— Mobile
- Alabama Scrap and Salvage— Gadsden
- Allen Scrap— Lafayette
- Alter Metal Recycling— Chickasaw
- Aluminum Can Buyers-Huntsville— Huntsville
- AmRec Services— Hartselle
- American Ductile Iron Pipe-Division Office— Birmingham
- American Steel Pipe Div— Birmingham
- Angler Recycling— Odenville
- Ar Recycling— Laceys Spring
- Argos Automotive— Birmingham
- Becker Iron & Metal Co— Birmingham
- Becker Iron & Metal Corp Office— Mountain Brk
- Besco Recycling Corporation— Bessemer
- Billys Auto Salvage— Cullman
- Brannon Recycling— Blountsville
- Brannon Recycling & Salvage— Hanceville
- Brothers Recycling— Birmingham
Frequently asked about aluminum in Alabama
What is the aluminum scrap price in Alabama today?
This page lists the current US national average for every aluminum grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Alabama yards set their own rates around that figure based on volume, prep, and local freight, so use it as a baseline and confirm by phone.
Which scrap yards in Alabama buy aluminum?
The yards listed on this page accept aluminum. In Alabama the largest number of buyers to compare are around Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery. Call ahead to confirm which grades a yard takes and whether it is open for public drop-off.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in Alabama?
Clean material earns the top of the board: remove attached steel screws, plastic trim, and paint, separate Aluminum Extrusion from lower grades, and bring ID. Calling two or three Alabama yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare aluminum before selling it in Alabama?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip attached steel screws, plastic trim, and paint, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
Do I need ID to sell aluminum scrap in Alabama?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Alabama yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.