Aluminum Scrap Prices in Alaska
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Alaska vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Alaska
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Alaska
The Alaska market for aluminum scrap follows the state's mix of oil and gas production, fishing, and mining. The grades yards commonly quote are Aluminum (Mixed), Aluminum Cans, and Aluminum Extrusion; Aluminum Extrusion usually earns the top rate and Aluminum (Mixed) the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. A dozen or so yards in Alaska list aluminum among what they buy, with the widest choice around Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. West Coast ports and the regional mill base feed demand for rolling mills, can sheet producers, and extrusion billet plants, though longer hauls to inland buyers can show in posted Alaska rates. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Alaska yards move with volume, cleanliness, and local freight, and a quick call with your grade and weight gets you an exact number.
Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum in Alaska
- Alaska Scrap & Recycling— Anchorage
- Autocat Recycling of Alaska— Anchorage
- C & R Metal Recycling— Fairbanks
- C & R Pipe And Steel— Fairbanks
- Car Killer Recycling— Anchorage
- Central Recycling Services— Anchorage
- D & S Recycling— Juneau
- Peninsula Scrap & Salvage Company— Soldotna
- Schnitzer Alaska— Anchorage
- Schnitzer Steel Industries-AK— Anchorage
- Scrap Yard— Sitka
- Tri Metal International LLC— Wasilla
- W N Salvage Recyclers— North Pole
- WestRock Anchorage Recycling Center— Anchorage
- Wotc Scrap Metal Recycling Inc— Anchorage
Frequently asked about aluminum in Alaska
What is the aluminum scrap price in Alaska today?
This page lists the current US national average for every aluminum grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Alaska 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 Alaska buy aluminum?
A dozen or so yards in Alaska list aluminum among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in Alaska?
Sort by grade before you arrive, strip attached steel screws, plastic trim, and paint, and keep Aluminum Extrusion separate from Aluminum (Mixed). Weigh your load yourself, ask for the price per grade rather than a lump sum, and compare two or three Alaska yards on the same day.
How should I prepare aluminum before selling it in Alaska?
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 Alaska?
Scrap yards routinely ask for a government photo ID and record the sale, and state law often requires it for metal purchases. Bring ID, expect a photo of the load, and ask whether the yard pays cash or check.