Aluminum Scrap Prices in New York
National average for every aluminum grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in New York vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Aluminum Grades — New York
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Mixed) | $0.70 | /lb |
| Aluminum Cans | $0.95 | /lb |
| Aluminum Extrusion | $0.99 | /lb |
Aluminum scrap in New York
New York yards that buy aluminum draw most of their supply from finance, healthcare, technology, and ports and shipping. 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. Across New York, dozens of yards accept aluminum; the largest clusters are in Buffalo, Brooklyn, and Albany. With refiners and export ports within a short haul, New York yards move aluminum quickly and price it close to the published benchmark. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a New York yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Aluminum in New York
- 1 American Waste— Pine Island
- 1-888-Junk-Demo— Dix Hills
- 180 Flood Drive Properties— Fulton
- A Supino Scrap Iron & Metal— Staten Island
- A&R Roll Up Gates— Brooklyn
- AC's Towing and Recovery— Schenectady
- ANYWAY TOWING— Huntington Station
- ARG Disposal— Albion
- AVL Recycling LLC— Ontario
- AW Scrap Processors Inc— Wappingers Falls
- Action Metal Co.— Stony Point
- Advanced Recovery Inc— Port Jervis
- Affordable Junk Car & Truck Removal— Slate Hill
- Al's Auto Recycling— Syracuse
- Albany Metal Recycling— Rensselaer
- All Recycling Inc— Newburgh
- Altmire's Auto Parts— Felts Mills
- Archie Nichols Inc— Frewsburg
- Arrow Scrap Corp.— West Babylon
- Arthur Trovei & Sons Inc— Sparrow Bush
- Atlantic Copper Co Inc— Somers
- Atlantic Recycling— Ozone Park
- Auto Salvage Technologies— Herkimer
- Auto Salvage Technologies INC— Herkimer
- Automotive Recycling Services— Schenectady
Frequently asked about aluminum in New York
What is the aluminum scrap price in New York today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in New York 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 New York buy aluminum?
The yards listed on this page accept aluminum. In New York the largest number of buyers to compare are around Buffalo, Brooklyn, and Albany. 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 New York?
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 New York yards with your exact grade and weight usually surfaces the highest rate.
What prep gets the highest aluminum price at a New York 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 New York?
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.