Aluminum Scrap Prices in Michigan
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Michigan vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Michigan
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Michigan
The Michigan market for aluminum scrap follows the state's mix of automotive manufacturing, steel, and aerospace. 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. Dozens of yards in Michigan take aluminum, and sellers near Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids have the largest number of buyers to compare. Midwest mills, auto plants, and rail links put Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan
- $1000 Cash For Junk Cars— Detroit
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Roseville
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Lansing
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Whitmore Lake
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Grand Rapids
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Buchanan
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Battle Creek
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Flint
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Livonia
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Port Huron
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Ann Arbor
- 100% hassle free scrap removal— Muskegon
- 8 Mile Recycling— Hazel Park
- A & A Recycling— Shelby Township
- A & L Iron & Metal Company— Gaylord
- A-1 Auto Salvage & Scrap— Ypsilanti
- A1 A1 A1 A1 Auto Scrap Buyer— Burton
- A2Z Salvage & Junk Removal— saint joseph
- AAA JUNK CARS WANTED— south lyon
- AAA&ALL Dumpster Rentals, Dump Trailers, Demolition, & Heavy scrap Iron, Machinery removal 248-634-3867.com metal— Clarkston
- AAA&ALLSIZE DUMPSTERS JUNK REMOVAL CLEAN-UPS— Belleville
- ABC Auto Repair— Flint
- ABC Salvage— Charlotte
- Aaron's Cash For Cars— Flint
- Action Metals— Southfield
Frequently asked about aluminum in Michigan
What is the aluminum scrap price in Michigan today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Michigan 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 Michigan buy aluminum?
Dozens of yards in Michigan list aluminum among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest aluminum price in Michigan?
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 Michigan yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
How should I prepare aluminum before selling it in Michigan?
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.
What do Michigan 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 Michigan yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.