Aluminum Scrap Prices in Kentucky
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Kentucky vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Kentucky
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Kentucky
In Kentucky, aluminum reaches the scrap stream by way of automotive manufacturing, aluminum, bourbon, and logistics. The grades yards commonly quote are Aluminum (Mixed), Aluminum Cans, and Aluminum Extrusion; Aluminum Extrusion usually earns the top rate and Aluminum (Mixed) the lowest, so sorting before you arrive pays. Across Kentucky, dozens of yards accept aluminum; the largest clusters are in Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. Regional demand from rolling mills, can sheet producers, and extrusion billet plants across the Southeast, plus nearby port access, supports steady aluminum buying in Kentucky. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Kentucky 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 Kentucky
- A Plus Coins— Bowling Green
- Ace Salvage— Louisville
- Ace Savage— Louisville
- Alumisource Ky— Richmond
- Amen Auto Salvage— Shepherdsville
- Amen East Auto Salvage & Recycling— Bagdad
- American Metal Supply Co— Louisville
- B F Iron & Metal Inc— Ashland
- Bailey Port Inc— Calvert City
- Baker Auto Salvage— Carrollton
- Baker Iron— Lexington
- Baker Iron & Metal Co— Lexington
- Baker Iron & Metal Co Inc— Lexington
- Baker's Scrap Metal & Recycling— Whitesburg
- Barren County Scrap— Glasgow
- Beckner Metal Recycling— Manchester
- Bee Creek Recycling— Corbin
- Blue Grass Recycling— Burlington
- Bowling Green Recycling— Bowling Green
- CMR Scrap Metal & Waste Services— Grays Knob
- Can Dew Recycling— Wilder
- Can-Dew Recycling— Covington
- Cash paid for Vehicles— Hopkinsville
- Cates Scrap Metal— Madisonville
- Caudill's Recycling— Morehead
Frequently asked about aluminum in Kentucky
What is the aluminum scrap price in Kentucky today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Kentucky 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 Kentucky buy aluminum?
Dozens of yards in Kentucky list aluminum among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky yards on the same day.
What prep gets the highest aluminum price at a Kentucky yard?
Separate grades, remove attached steel screws, plastic trim, and paint, and keep loads dry. Yards pay for the grade they can see, so mixed or dirty material is priced at the lowest grade in the pile.
Do I need ID to sell aluminum scrap in Kentucky?
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.