Aluminum Scrap Prices in Colorado
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Colorado vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Colorado
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Colorado
In Colorado, aluminum reaches the scrap stream by way of aerospace, energy, technology, and mining. 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 Colorado, dozens of yards accept aluminum; the largest clusters are in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. Export demand through West Coast ports supports aluminum prices in Colorado, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Colorado yards set their own rates around them based on volume, prep, and freight, so call ahead with your grade and weight for a firm quote.
Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum in Colorado
- A White Knight Scrap Hauling— Colorado Springs
- ABC Custom Iron— Denver
- All Auto Parts-Fast Eddie's— Cortez
- All Ways Towing— Kremmling
- Altitude Steel— Denver
- Always Hauling Junk Cars— Colorado Springs
- American Iron & Metal Co., Inc.— Pueblo
- Aragon Iron & Metal Inc— Fort Collins
- Arnold Consulting— Castle Pines
- Arvada Recycling— Arvada
- Atlas Metal & Iron— Aurora
- Atlas Metal & Iron Corp— Colorado Springs
- Atlas Metal Sales.— Denver
- Atwood Auto & Metal— Atwood
- Axis Steel Inc— Craig
- BK Maintenance and Recycling— Englewood
- Belt Salvage— Cortez
- Bizzy B's Recycling— Denver
- Bizzy B's Recycling & Salvage— Longmont
- Brighton Truck Parts & Recycling— Brighton
- C & M Iron & Metal Co— Englewood
- C & R Kustom Powder Koting— Delta
- Cherry City Metals— Denver
- Citewaste— Carbondale
- Clints Recycling & Light HLG— Peyton
Frequently asked about aluminum in Colorado
What is the aluminum scrap price in Colorado today?
This page lists the current US national average for every aluminum grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Colorado 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 Colorado buy aluminum?
Dozens of yards in Colorado list aluminum among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in Colorado?
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 Colorado yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest aluminum price at a Colorado 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 Colorado?
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.