Aluminum Scrap Prices in California
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in California vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — California
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in California
In California, aluminum reaches the scrap stream by way of technology hardware, agriculture, aerospace, and entertainment production. 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. Dozens of yards in California list aluminum among what they buy, with the widest choice around Los Angeles, San Jose, and Anaheim. 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 California rates. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual California 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 California
- 21 Metal Inc— South El Monte
- 3rs Corporation— San Diego
- 911EarthProject— Anaheim
- A & J Metals— Santa Clara
- A & M Metals Co.— Santa Ana
- A & S Metals— Los Banos
- A & S Metals— Madera
- A & S Metals— Watsonville
- A C Auto Dismantling— Yuba City
- A C Metal Polishing— Oxnard
- A N K Metal Recycling— Sun Valley
- A Quality— Los Angeles
- A Star Recycling— North Hollywood
- A Star Scrap Metal— North Hollywood
- A To Z Demolition— compton
- A-1 Alloys— National City
- A-1 Metals— Rio Linda
- A-1 Metals & Auto Salvage— Paso Robles
- A-1 Scrap Metal— San Francisco
- A. Perez Trucking— Los Angeles
- AAA Recycling— Riverside
- AAA Truck and Auto Wrecking— Lancaster
- ADS Gold Inc— Anaheim
- ALL STAR METALS & RECYCLING.— Perris
- AM Recycling— Santa Clarita
Frequently asked about aluminum in California
What is the aluminum scrap price in California today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in California quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in California buy aluminum?
Dozens of yards in California list aluminum among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Los Angeles, San Jose, and Anaheim. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in California?
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 California yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest aluminum price at a California yard?
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 California?
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.