Aluminum Scrap Prices in Delaware
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Delaware vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Delaware
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Delaware
The Delaware market for aluminum scrap follows the state's mix of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and finance. 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. A dozen or so yards in Delaware list aluminum among what they buy, with the widest choice around Dover, New Castle, and Newark. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Delaware yards move aluminum quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Delaware yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum in Delaware
- Billy Warren & Son— Greenwood
- C&J Contracting— Dover
- Company The TC-Brandywine Wds— Bear
- Diamond State Recycling Corporation— Wilmington
- Donovan Salvage— Georgetown
- Double Diamond Recycling— Dover
- Eastern Metal Recycling Terminal— New Castle
- Emr-New Castle— New Castle
- Gold Metal Environmental— Wilmington
- Kent Scrap Metal— Milford
- Kroeger's Recycling— Seaford
- Newark Jewelry & Coin— Newark
- Newark Recycling Inc— Newark
- Scrap Jack— Dover
- Scrap Metals— New Castle
- Sussex Scrap Metal— Delmar
Frequently asked about aluminum in Delaware
What is the aluminum scrap price in Delaware today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Delaware 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 Delaware buy aluminum?
A dozen or so yards in Delaware list aluminum among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Dover, New Castle, and Newark. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in Delaware?
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 Delaware yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare aluminum before selling it in Delaware?
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 Delaware?
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.