Aluminum Scrap Prices in Montana
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Montana vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — Montana
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in Montana
The Montana market for aluminum scrap follows the state's mix of agriculture, mining, and forestry. 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 Montana list aluminum among what they buy, with the widest choice around Billings, Butte, and Great Falls. Export demand through West Coast ports supports aluminum prices in Montana, while inland freight costs shape what individual yards post. Posted prices on this page are national averages updated daily; Montana 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 Montana
- A & S Metals Of Butte— Butte
- AF&T Auto Parts & Salvage— Belgrade
- Anderson Steel Supply Inc— Great Falls
- Baker Metal & Recycling— Baker
- Border Steel & Recycling— Sidney
- Green Meadow Auto Salvage— Helena
- Industrial Scrap Cleanup— Billings
- Pacific Recycling— Billings
- Pacific Recycling— Billings
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Great Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Sidney
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Helena
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Bozeman
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Belgrade
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Great Falls
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Havre
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Kalispell
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Butte
- Pacific Steel & Recycling— Glasgow
- Rosin Brothers Inc— Butte
- Schnitzer Steel— Billings
- WMK— Billings
- WMK & Co— Billings
Frequently asked about aluminum in Montana
What is the aluminum scrap price in Montana today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Montana 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 Montana buy aluminum?
The yards listed on this page accept aluminum. In Montana the largest number of buyers to compare are around Billings, Butte, and Great Falls. 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 Montana?
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 Montana yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest aluminum price at a Montana 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 Montana?
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.