Aluminum Scrap Prices in Hawaii
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Hawaii vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Hawaii
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Hawaii
In Hawaii, aluminum reaches the scrap stream by way of tourism, defense, and agriculture. Yards price aluminum by grade: Aluminum (Mixed), Aluminum Cans, and Aluminum Extrusion. Keep Aluminum Extrusion apart from Aluminum (Mixed) and mixed loads, because a mixed pile is paid at the lowest grade in it. A dozen or so yards in Hawaii list aluminum among what they buy, with the widest choice around Honolulu, Kapolei, and Hilo. 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 Hawaii rates. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Hawaii 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 Hawaii
- Ace Metal Recycling Inc— Honolulu
- Atlas Recycling Centers— Hilo
- Commercial Metals Company— Kapolei
- Hawaii Metal Recycling Co— Kapolei
- Island Recycling Inc— Honolulu
- Island Recycling, Inc.— Kapolei
- Lenox Metals— Kapolei
- Mid Pacific Steel— Honolulu
- Monster Hi-5 and Tires— Honolulu
- Mr K's Recycle & Redemption Center— Hilo
- Okuda Metal Inc— Honolulu
- Reynolds Recycling— Honolulu
- Reynolds Recycling Inc— Hilo
- Schnitzer Steel— Puunene
- Schnitzer Steel— Kapolei
- Waipahu Recycling— Waipahu
Frequently asked about aluminum in Hawaii
What is the aluminum scrap price in Hawaii today?
This page lists the current US national average for every aluminum grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Hawaii 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 Hawaii buy aluminum?
The yards listed on this page accept aluminum. In Hawaii the largest number of buyers to compare are around Honolulu, Kapolei, and Hilo. 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 Hawaii?
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 Hawaii yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare aluminum before selling it in Hawaii?
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.
What do Hawaii yards require from sellers of aluminum?
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.