Aluminum Scrap Prices in Iowa
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Iowa vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Iowa
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Iowa
In Iowa, aluminum reaches the scrap stream by way of agriculture, food processing, finance, and biofuels. 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 Iowa take aluminum, and sellers near Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and Cedar Rapids have the largest number of buyers to compare. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Iowa yards close to the consuming buyers of rolling mills, can sheet producers, and extrusion billet plants. Use the national averages here as your baseline. Individual Iowa 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 Iowa
- A-Line Iron & Metals— Waterloo
- ABC Rolloff Dumpsters— Des Moines
- Ace Auto Recyclers Inc— Iowa City
- Air-Con Mechanical Corp— Des Moines
- Al-Jon Manufacturing— Ottumwa
- Aline Iron & Metals— Kellogg
- All Metals Recycling— Ottumwa
- Alter Metal Recycling— Waterloo
- Alter Metal Recycling— Mason City
- Alter Metal Recycling— Council Bluffs
- Alter Metal Recycling— Davenport
- Alter Metal Recycling— Dubuque
- Alter Scrap Processing— Dubuque
- Alter Scrap Processing— Burlington
- Aspen Waste— Des Moines
- B G Salvage— Maquoketa
- Bacon C J & Sons— Hopkinton
- Behr Iron and Metal— Riceville
- Bell Salvage— Ames
- Berman Sam & Sons— Grinnell
- Blum Co— Dubuque
- Bonestroo Salvage— Hull
- Buck's Recycling LLC.— Belmond
- CC Recycling— Cedar Rapids
- Can Farm— Le Mars
Frequently asked about aluminum in Iowa
What is the aluminum scrap price in Iowa today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Iowa 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 Iowa buy aluminum?
Dozens of yards in Iowa list aluminum among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and Cedar Rapids. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in Iowa?
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 Iowa yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare aluminum before selling it in Iowa?
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 Iowa?
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.