Aluminum Scrap Prices in Illinois
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Illinois vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Illinois
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Illinois
The Illinois market for aluminum scrap follows the state's mix of manufacturing, finance, food processing, and rail logistics. 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. Dozens of yards in Illinois take aluminum, and sellers near Chicago, Springfield, and Kankakee have the largest number of buyers to compare. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Illinois yards close to the consuming buyers of rolling mills, can sheet producers, and extrusion billet plants. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Illinois 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 Illinois
- A Metals Scrap Inc— Chicago
- A Reliable— Blue Island
- A Scrap Metal Company— Alsip
- Abco Metals Co— Chicago
- Ace Iron & Metals Inc— Joliet
- Adams Scrap Metal— Roselle
- Addison Metals— Elmhurst
- Addison Recycling— Addison
- AdelmanВ’s Resource Solutions— Chicago
- Advance Enterprises, Inc.— Mokena
- Advanced Antennas— Springfield
- Advanced Recycling— Springfield
- Advantage Recycling— Danville
- Advantage Recycling— Champaign
- Akat Scrap Metal— Hinsdale
- Aleris Rolled Products— Palatine
- All Around Auto & Tire— Pekin
- All Metal Recycling— Franklin Park
- All-Brite Anodizing— Northlake
- Allegiance Metal Recycling— Naperville
- Alliance Metal Recycling Inc— Aurora
- Alpha Metals— Chicago
- Alter Metal Recycling— Rock Island
- Alter Metal Recycling— Peoria
- Alter Metal Recycling— Peoria
Frequently asked about aluminum in Illinois
What is the aluminum scrap price in Illinois today?
This page lists the current US national average for every aluminum grade, updated daily from commodity markets. Illinois 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 Illinois buy aluminum?
Dozens of yards in Illinois list aluminum among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Chicago, Springfield, and Kankakee. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in Illinois?
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 Illinois yards on the same day.
How should I prepare aluminum before selling it in Illinois?
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 Illinois yards require from sellers of aluminum?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Illinois yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.