Aluminum Scrap Prices in Maine
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Maine vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Maine
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Maine
In Maine, aluminum reaches the scrap stream by way of forestry and paper, fishing, and shipbuilding. 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. Well over a dozen yards in Maine list aluminum among what they buy, with the widest choice around Auburn, Bangor, and Orrington. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, Maine yards move aluminum quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Maine 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 Maine
- AIM Recycling— Bangor
- AIM Recycling— Arundel
- AIM Recycling USA— Bangor
- Air Recycling Usa— Caribou
- American Iron & Metal— Caribou
- B & S Scrap Recycling— Hudson
- Bangor Reycles— Orrington
- Berwick Iron & Metal Recycling— Berwick
- Cash for Clunkers— Scarborough
- Cia Salvage— Limerick
- Clark's Eastside Scrap— Augusta
- Clarks Westside Scrap— Norridgewock
- Corey Recycling— Orrington
- Demo Salvage— Baileyville
- Dig-It Equipment Sales— Hermon
- E Perry Iron & Metal Co— Portland
- Ellsworth Waste Services— Ellsworth
- G S Bonville— Presque Isle
- Goldstein Steel Co— Scarborough
- Green State LLC— South Portland
- Ideal Recycling Inc.— Carmel
- J & J Auto & Recycling— Orrington
- JSL Metal Recycling— Linneus
- Jackson Salvage— Washington
- Kennebec Metal Recycling— Skowhegan
Frequently asked about aluminum in Maine
What is the aluminum scrap price in Maine today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Maine 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 Maine buy aluminum?
The yards listed on this page accept aluminum. In Maine the largest number of buyers to compare are around Auburn, Bangor, and Orrington. 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 Maine?
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 Maine yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest aluminum price at a Maine yard?
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 Maine?
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.